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The Chicago White Sox was one of the original eight American League teams formed in 1901. They are located on the city's South Side and often referred to as the South Siders or the Pale Hose. The Sox's often futile history includes an 88-year drought between World Series titles, from 1917 to 2005. The Sox have won three Series titles, six AL pennants and four division titles in their history.
That history includes one of baseball's most ignominious chapters: The "Black Sox Scandal" of 1919, in which eight members of the heavily favored Sox allegedly conspired to throw that year's World Series to the Cincinnati Reds....
That history includes one of baseball's most ignominious chapters: The "Black Sox Scandal" of 1919, in which eight members of the heavily favored Sox allegedly conspired to throw that year's World Series to the Cincinnati Reds....
The Chicago White Sox was one of the original eight American League teams formed in 1901. They are located on the city's South Side and often referred to as the South Siders or the Pale Hose. The Sox's often futile history includes an 88-year drought between World Series titles, from 1917 to 2005. The Sox have won three Series titles, six AL pennants and four division titles in their history.
That history includes one of baseball's most ignominious chapters: The "Black Sox Scandal" of 1919, in which eight members of the heavily favored Sox allegedly conspired to throw that year's World Series to the Cincinnati Reds. The eight, including hitting star Shoeless Joe Jackson, pitchers Eddie Cicotte and Lefty Williams and third baseman Buck Weaver, were acquitted of all criminal charges, but Commissioner Kennesaw Mountain Landis banned them from baseball for life anyway. The powerful franchise owner Charles Comiskey had assembled was devastated, and the Sox would not return to the World Series until 1959, when they lost to the Dodgers in six games. Comiskey died in 1931, but his family retained control of the Sox until 1959, when flamboyant Bill Veeck took over. Veeck was known as a promotion-crazy maverick whose gimmicks included cow-milking contests and an exploding scoreboard. Health issues forced Veeck to sell John Allyn in 1961, but Veeck re-acquired the team in 1975 and brought back his wild style, including such innovations as uniform shorts and a Disco Demolition night that resulted in a forfeit. But Veeck did not have the finances to remain viable and sold the team to a group headed by Jerry Reinsdorf and Eddie Einhorn before the 1982 season. The Sox won a division title the next under manager Tony La Russa and reached the postseason again in 1993 and 2000. They wouldn't return to the World Series until 2005, when they swept Houston in four games under manager Ozzie Guillen, their former shortstop. The Sox have played in what is now called U.S. Cellular Field since 1991, across the street from the old Comiskey Park, the one-time "Baseball Palace of the World."
That history includes one of baseball's most ignominious chapters: The "Black Sox Scandal" of 1919, in which eight members of the heavily favored Sox allegedly conspired to throw that year's World Series to the Cincinnati Reds. The eight, including hitting star Shoeless Joe Jackson, pitchers Eddie Cicotte and Lefty Williams and third baseman Buck Weaver, were acquitted of all criminal charges, but Commissioner Kennesaw Mountain Landis banned them from baseball for life anyway. The powerful franchise owner Charles Comiskey had assembled was devastated, and the Sox would not return to the World Series until 1959, when they lost to the Dodgers in six games. Comiskey died in 1931, but his family retained control of the Sox until 1959, when flamboyant Bill Veeck took over. Veeck was known as a promotion-crazy maverick whose gimmicks included cow-milking contests and an exploding scoreboard. Health issues forced Veeck to sell John Allyn in 1961, but Veeck re-acquired the team in 1975 and brought back his wild style, including such innovations as uniform shorts and a Disco Demolition night that resulted in a forfeit. But Veeck did not have the finances to remain viable and sold the team to a group headed by Jerry Reinsdorf and Eddie Einhorn before the 1982 season. The Sox won a division title the next under manager Tony La Russa and reached the postseason again in 1993 and 2000. They wouldn't return to the World Series until 2005, when they swept Houston in four games under manager Ozzie Guillen, their former shortstop. The Sox have played in what is now called U.S. Cellular Field since 1991, across the street from the old Comiskey Park, the one-time "Baseball Palace of the World."
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Edwin Jackson likely to land one-year deal; hurts Orioles chances in sweepstakes
The Baltimore SunRight-handed pitcher Edwin Jackson, the best free agent remaining on the market, is much more likely to accept a one-year deal and test free agency again after the 2012 season than to ink a multiyear contract, according to an industry source. And that...Tags: Kyle Lohse, Matt Cain, Baseball, Spring Training, Zack Greinke
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Cespedes granted free agency by MLB
The Baltimore SunThe bidding war for outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is about to begin. The 26-year-old Cuban defector was granted free agency Wednesday by Major League Baseball, meaning teams can begin contract negotiations. This week, Cespedes established Dominican...Tags: Chicago Cubs, Baseball, Miami Marlins, Free Agency, Buck Showalter
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Orioles make Betemit signing official, designate VandenHurk for assignment
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Orioles remain interested in Cespedes
The Baltimore SunThe Orioles remain interested in signing free-agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, according to an industry source. Cespedes, the highly-touted Cuban defector, received free-agent status from MLB on Wednesday and can now begin negotiating with clubs. MLB...Tags: Chicago Cubs, Baseball, Miami Marlins, Buck Showalter, Major League Baseball
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Orioles tap New Zealand for 17-year-old prospect
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Orioles have some interest in Francisco Cordero
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New addition Poitevint will concentrate on Asian scouting
Longtime baseball man Ray Poitevint, announced Monday as the Orioles' executive director of international baseball, will be in charge of the organization's scouting efforts in Asia.
The Orioles have spent this offseason tapping into the market, signing...Tags: Hideo Nomo, Baseball, Eddie Murray, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles
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Boras and Fielder did not meet with Angelos on free agent tour
In an attempt to market his top free-agent client to major league baseball’s biggest decision-makers, renowned player representative Scott Boras took slugging first baseman Prince Fielder on a brief tour this month to meet with several club owners....Tags: Jim Johnson, Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, Ryan Madson
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Looking at payrolls, O's spend money — just not wisely
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While I was taking a few days off, the Associated Press released its final payrolls for each Major League Baseball team’s 40-man roster....Tags: Jim Johnson, Leveraged Buyouts, Philadelphia Phillies, Michael Gonzalez, Detroit Tigers
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Best and worst Orioles memories of 2011?
As the year comes to a close, it seems appropriate to look back on the most lasting Orioles memories of 2011.
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O's sign Newby, Link, Richardson and Cruz to minor league deals
The Baltimore SunThe Orioles have agreed to minor league deals with right-handed pitchers Kyler Newby and Jon Link and outfielders Antoan Richardson and Lee Cruz. A former 50th round draft pick, Newby, 26, spent the past seven seasons in the Arizona Diamondbacks...Tags: Arizona Diamondbacks, Baseball, Baseball Statistics, Atlanta Braves, Juan Pierre
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Pitching trades are trickling in, but nothing yet with the Orioles
DALLAS – Two deals have been announced today – both involving pitchers. And at least one of those pitchers had interested the Orioles.
The Colorado Rockies acquired Minnesota Twins pitcher Kevin Slowey for a player to be named later –...Tags: Adam Jones (baseball), Minnesota Twins, Baseball, Colorado Rockies, Robert Andino
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