White Sox Lose Konerko, Crain To Disabled List
Crain's trade value will certainly take a hit.
Brent Morel
McKnight: Morel Carries Positive Attitude Through Demotion
Third baseman Brent Morel was among the latest roster cuts for the White Sox Tuesday. Morel saw regular at-bats toward the end of 2011 and at the start of 2012 but back issues forced him to miss 127 games last season.
Morel, Stewart Among White Sox Cuts
As expected, third baseman Brent Morel and pitcher Zach Stewart were among five White Sox cuts Tuesday at Camelback Ranch.
Hoge: Despite Being Healthy, Morel Appears To Be Odd Man Out
A year ago, Brent Morel was sitting in the Camelback Ranch clubhouse knowing he would be the White Sox's Opening Day third baseman. Monday, he was sitting in the clubhouse just hoping he'll make the team.
Bernstein: Adding A-Rod Would Be So Kenny
Kenny Williams has always had a thing for twilight.
Bernstein: OK White Sox, Now Don't Blow This
The White Sox are no longer a cute little story, and that's a good thing.
Hoge: Low Attendance Limiting Kenny Williams, White Sox
At some point a fact is a fact: the White Sox's attendance issues are going to have an impact on what kind of improvements can be made in the next month and a half.
Konerko Has Wrist Procedure; Morel, Danks Remain On DL
Paul Konerko was a late scratch from Tuesday night's White Sox lineup because he had a small chip flushed in his left wrist.
Hoge: Success Of White Sox Could Depend On Beckham
No factor has been as important as the decision manager Robin Ventura made May 7 in the second game of a day/night doubleheader in Cleveland.
Hoge's White Sox Mailbag: Attendance Issues, Draft Strategy, Morel Conundrum
Don't look now, but the White Sox are suddenly just a game behind the Texas Rangers for the best record in the American League. That sure happened quickly.
Hoge's White Sox Notebook: Morel Or Hudson At Third Base?
White Sox third baseman Brent Morel is eligible to come off the disabled list Saturday, but that doesn't necessarily mean you'll see him back in Chicago that quick.
Hoge: Door Wide Open For Orlando Hudson
It's hard to ignore the fact that Orlando Hudson has never played a single game at third base in his major league career.
White Sox Officially Sign Hudson, Place Morel On D.L.
The White Sox officially signed infielder Orlando Hudson to a one-year deal Tuesday and placed third baseman Brent Morel on the 15-day disabled list.
Hoge's White Sox Mailbag: How Much Will Hudson Play?
Another week of White Sox baseball and another week of questions at third base. Here is this week's mailbag, written as NATO protesters surround the building.
White Sox Notes: Morel Scratched, Viciedo Unlikely To Start This Weekend
Morel was originally in Friday's lineup, but was scratched late with his on-going back issues and was replaced by Eduardo Escobar.
Hoge's White Sox Mailbag: Is Jared Mitchell The Answer?
As the White Sox continue to hang around mediocrity, White Sox fans are naturally looking for answers and starting to wonder if the team will be buyers or sellers later this summer.
Hoge's White Sox Mailbag: Is .500 The Ceiling?
The White Sox have only won two games since our last mailbag and have now lost 10 of their last 13 games.
Hoge's White Sox Mailbag: When Is A Slump No Longer A Slump?
I get it. We're a month into the season and the questions you have about the White Sox are pretty much the same ones you had at the beginning of April.
White Sox Fall Short As A's Get 3 In 14th, Win 5-4
The White Sox head back to the Windy City from a solid road trip with a pair of milestones to celebrate alongside their home fans. They nearly had one more win to take along, too.
Hoge's White Sox Mailbag: More Home Runs - Dunn Or Pujols?
Coming off a three-game sweep of the Mariners in Seattle, here is this week's White Sox mailbag.
Hoge: After 12 Games, Verdict Still Out On White Sox
No phrase in baseball is used more often in the month of April than "it's early."
Reimold Homers Again As Orioles Beat White Sox 3-2
Nolan Reimold homered for the fourth consecutive game and made a terrific diving catch in left field, helping the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Hoge's White Sox Mailbag: Time To Send Beckham Down?
We're a week into the season and it's time for our first White Sox mailbag of the year. This week address Gordon Beckham, trading Alex Rios and Hawk calling Viciedo "Tanks".
Laird Homers, Leads Tigers Over White Sox 5-2
Gerald Laird homered among his three hits to back a strong outing by Rick Porcello and lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2 victory over the White Sox on Sunday, snapping Chicago's four-game winning streak.
Hoge's Verdict: White Sox Are Contenders This Season
After spending a week at spring training in Arizona, I've come to a number of conclusions regarding the White Sox. Here are my thoughts on the team and my final verdict for the season.
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