AJ Pierzynski

  1. 2013 MLB Predictions: Seasoned Veterans Who Will Have Major Impact

    In Major League Baseball, veterans are always a key component to the success of a team, but there are some elder statesman who will have a major role for their respective clubs in 2013...

    Michael Moraitis Written by Michael Moraitis about 4 months ago 600 reads 1 comments

  2. 2 Ways the Chicago White Sox Can Overcome Losing A.J. Pierzynski

    Chicago White Sox GM Rick Hahn can respond to the loss of A.J. Pierzynski in two ways: He can continue to improve the White Sox through a series of calculated measures, or he can be aggressive and replace Pierzynski through a blockbuster trade...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 5 months ago 2,783 reads 6 comments

  3. A.J. Pierzynski: Win for the Texas Rangers or Loss for the Chicago White Sox?

    The Texas Ranger have agreed to sign free-agent catcher A.J. Pierzynski to a one-year $7.5 million deal, pending a physical, according to CBSSports .com's Scott Miller . Pierzynski, who had a career year last season batting ...

    Gary Ousdahl Written by Gary Ousdahl about 6 months ago 546 reads 5 comments

  4. How A.J. Pierzynski's Persona Will Impact Texas Rangers Lineup, Locker Room

    There's something of a belief in professional team sports that every team needs someone who can stir things up on the field and in the locker room...

    Ian Casselberry Written by Ian Casselberry about 6 months ago 3,520 reads 4 comments

  5. MLB Free Agency 2013: A.J. Pierzynski Passes on Yankees, Signs with Rangers

    The New York Yankees just lost another option for their vacant catcher spot. First, it was Russell Martin, who bolted from the Bronx to the Pirates on a two-year deal. Now, the last big free-agent catcher is officially off the market...

    Doug Rush Written by Doug Rush about 6 months ago 5,942 reads 16 comments

  6. Texas Rangers and Catcher A.J. Pierzynski Reportedly Agree on 1-Year Deal

    The Texas Rangers and catcher A.J. Pierzynski have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract. UPDATE: Wednesday, December 26 at 12:32 p.m...

    Matt Fitzgerald Written by Matt Fitzgerald about 6 months ago 10,345 reads 42 comments

  7. Chicago White Sox: Are They Ready for the Departure of A.J. Pierzynski?

    The Chicago White Sox appear on the verge of having someone other than A.J. Pierzynski behind the plate to open a season for the first time since 2004...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 6 months ago 2,203 reads 17 comments

  8. Ranking the 10 Most Misunderstood MLB Players

    There is something special about walking into a ballpark, past the food vendors, and emerging upon the field where professional superstars play catch before a game. These are players we see on television nearly everyday...

    Ben Stepansky Written by Ben Stepansky about 6 months ago 2,561 reads 17 comments

  9. The 10 Most Irritating Players in MLB

    They may be the best at the game, but professional baseball players are far from perfect. Whether it is poor judgment, a hot temper or a rotten attitude, many of our favorite (or not so favorite) stars possess faults similar to our own...

    Ben Stepansky Written by Ben Stepansky about 6 months ago 7,452 reads 23 comments

  10. Yankees Rumors: Why the Bombers Should Steer Clear of A.J. Pierzynski

    With Russell Martin signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates last week, veteran catcher A.J. Pierzynski has been suggested as a possible replacement behind the dish for the New York Yankees ...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 7 months ago 8 reads 27 comments

  11. MLB Free Agency 2013: Yankees Negotiating to Sign A.J. Pierzynski as New Catcher

    We all wondered what the Yankees would do to fill the void at their catcher spot. New York's catcher of the last two seasons, Russell Martin, signed a two-year, $17 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates this past Friday...

    Doug Rush Written by Doug Rush about 7 months ago 11,968 reads 57 comments

  12. Seattle Mariners: 3 Reasons They Should Sign A.J. Pierzynski

    Without question the biggest need to the Mariners this winter is offensive firepower. They've already bettered themselves by letting go of two offensively deficient commodities, Chone Figgins and Miguel Olivo ...

    Madison Guernsey Written by Madison Guernsey about 7 months ago 1,517 reads 5 comments

  13. Yankees Shore Up Rotation, but Huge Hole Remains at Catcher

    The New York Yankees look to replicate the pitching success they enjoyed down the stretch and in the playoffs this past season...

    Brandon Mauk Written by Brandon Mauk about 7 months ago 1,418 reads 14 comments

  14. Chicago White Sox: Can Josh Phegley Replace A.J. Pierzynski on the South Side?

    If Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn cannot re-sign A.J. Pierzynski , he may be forced to look within the organization for a replacement...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 8 months ago 3,235 reads 6 comments

  15. Ranking the 10 Most Irksome Players in MLB

    The 2012 MLB season came to an exciting end this week when the San Francisco Giants captured their second World Series Championship in the past three seasons. The season was full of plenty of memorable moments and unique characters...

    John Altamura Written by John Altamura about 8 months ago 1,668 reads 6 comments

  16. New York Mets Rumors: Latest Chatter Around Potential Offseason Moves

    The New York Mets will be looking to make a number of changes this offseason. Rumors about the players that the Mets are interested in pursuing this winter have already come to light, and there are certainly some interesting players mentioned...

    Robert Knapel Written by Robert Knapel about 8 months ago 4,244 reads 11 comments

  17. Should the New York Yankees Replace Russell Martin with A.J. Pierzynski?

    Russell Martin is set to become a free agent once the World Series is complete and the New York Yankees are going to need to find a way to replace him. A.J...

    Robert Knapel Written by Robert Knapel about 8 months ago 3,646 reads 16 comments

  18. Chicago White Sox: Why Bringing A.J. Pierzynski Back Is a Must

    The Chicago White Sox have serious decisions to make regarding a few players as the MLB free-agency period prepares to get underway. Catcher A.J...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 9 months ago 1,327 reads 5 comments

  19. Chicago White Sox: Where Is the MVP Love for A.J. Pierzynski?

    The main reason the Chicago White Sox have found success this season is the play of catcher A.J. Pierzynski . He is the most important player on the White Sox and is without question their MVP...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 10 months ago 438 reads 3 comments

  20. Chicago White Sox: A.J. Pierzynski Continues to Give Fans a Reason to Love Him

    Most fans of the Chicago White Sox remember Game 2 of the ALCS in 2005. A.J. Pierzynski ran to first base after L.A. Angels catcher Josh Paul “dropped” strike three in a tie game...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 10 months ago 623 reads 4 comments

  21. Is Josh Beckett the Biggest Clubhouse Cancer in Baseball?

    Josh Beckett continues to suffer the trials and tribulations of a meager Boston Red Sox season. But is he the worst clubhouse cancer in baseball? Chew on that one for a second, because it’s not as cut and dry as you would think...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 10 months ago 38,303 reads 77 comments

  22. AJ Pierzynski Smacks Sarah Kustok in Face with Pie After White Sox Win

    White Sox reporters and officials, you have been warned. If you ever leave Chicago, you are getting a pie right to the kisser via A.J. Pierzynski...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 11 months ago 5,045 reads 0 comments

  23. Chicago White Sox: Can They Afford to Let A.J. Pierzynski Walk Away?

    Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski is enjoying a career season with the bat with just under two months to play in the 2012 season...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 11 months ago 1,443 reads 11 comments

  24. A.J. Pierzynski: White Sox Vet Has 5th Straight Game with a Home Run

    Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski is the hottest baseball player on the planet right now. The 35-year-old veteran swatted his fifth home run in as many games Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Angels ...

    Sam R. Quinn Written by Sam R. Quinn about 11 months ago 1,390 reads 3 comments

  25. Chicago White Sox Playoff Push: Sox Head into Weekend Alone in First Place

    The Chicago White Sox , fresh off of a three-game sweep of Minnesota and a day off, head to Texas as sole owners of first place in the AL Central in the first of a three-game series with the Rangers ...

    James Kries Written by James Kries about 11 months ago 188 reads 0 comments