1. Freddy Garcia? Really? Assessing the White Sox Rotation

    The White Sox offense seems to be reaching some level of consistency over the last month. Led by Gordon Beckham and AJ Pierzynski, all members all the lineup are contributing actively...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about almost 4 years ago 251 reads 2 comments

  2. Key To Success—The 2009 Tennessee Titans

    With the Tennessee Titans preparing for their first preseason game today, lets take a look at the key players for the team that could make or break the season...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about almost 4 years ago 179 reads 4 comments

  3. Does Alex Rios Spell The End For Jermaine Dye?

    Alex Rios begins his White Sox career this evening. No one (including Ozzie Guillen) seems quite sure where he is going to play, but play he will. My bet, he'll be lining up in his favourite and accustomed right-field spot...

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  4. The Top 10 MLB First Overall Draft Picks - 1998 to 2007

    Over the years, there have been some huge stars taken with the first overall pick in the MLB draft.... and some huge busts too. As with all sports drafts, sometimes the greats come from nowhere and the big names at the top of the draft board are flunks...

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  5. White Sox Update: What's Wrong With Mark Buehrle?

    Eleven days ago, Mark Buehrle walked Alexi Casilla with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning of a one zero White Sox lead against the Minnesota Twins. That walk ended a run of 45 consecutive retired batters, a new Major League Baseball record...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about almost 4 years ago 128 reads 2 comments

  6. My Two Cents: Mark's Miracle

    I'm not going to analyse, or interpret, or start making predictions about Cy Young's and HOF. I just simply want to say that last night's ninth inning was by far and away the greatest thing I've ...

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  7. Erik Bedard And J.J. Hardy: Chicago White Sox On The Hunt?

    As July 31 fast approaches, trade buzz is rife across Major League Baseball. It's a hugely exciting and nerve-racking time for players and fans alike...

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  8. Anemic Offense, Poor Pitching a Huge Concern for Ozzie Guillen

    On Monday night, Gavin Floyd was hung out to dry by the Cleveland Indians. He was grilled for eight earned runs, as his ERA was raised to 7.32. What has happened to this guy?? He was the staff ace last year, but his control and location have just vanished

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about 4 years ago 84 reads 0 comments

  9. Who Will Replace Jose Contreras in the White Sox Rotation?

    Friday night's start against the Texas Rangers resulted in another dismal display from Jose Contreras. Throwing 3.2 innings, he gave up 5 runs (3 earned), walked 2 and also threw 2 wild pitches...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about 4 years ago 98 reads 2 comments

  10. Chicago White Sox-Detroit Tigers: Series Preview

    A.J Pierzynski comes into a crucial series for both teams red hot at the plate, batting .600 with two long-balls and 5 RBI over his last 20 at-bats...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about 4 years ago 61 reads 2 comments

  11. Favre To the Vikings? Don't Do It Brett!

    For almost two decades, the name Favre was synonymous with class, character, strength, and quality. The man who didn’t miss a start for sixteen years. Through injury and personal tragedy, he soldiered on, taking every snap on every down...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about 4 years ago 559 reads 11 comments

  12. Sabathia, Teixeira: New York's Own Economic Crisis

    There is no questioning it, C.C Sabathia was unstoppable last year for the Brewers. Through 17 starts, he only gave up more than three runs once and threw seven complete games. He was by far the most dominating pitcher in baseball...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about 4 years ago 219 reads 2 comments

  13. South Sidings: The White Sox X-Files

    Just a week ago, I discussed the fact that the White Sox rotation was in disarray. With Buehrle, Floyd, and Danks firing on all cylinders, Contreras and Colon were way behind, looking ...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about 4 years ago 62 reads 2 comments

  14. Three Weeks In: The MLB Stories So Far

    So three weeks ago, the season opened with the Braves knocking down the Phillies in impressive style, a little against expectations too. Strange word that, expectations...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about 4 years ago 43 reads 0 comments

  15. White Sox Rotation Woes: What To Do with Jose Contreras and Bartolo Colon?

    After a heavy loss to Baltimore at Camden Park, the White Sox return to Chicago, licking their rotation wounds. The top three guys are off to a superb start, Mark Buehrle looks as good as ever, starting the year 2-0 with an ERA of 3...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about 4 years ago 74 reads 2 comments

  16. Chiefs Trade Tony Gonzalez

    The Kansas City Chiefs traded six-time Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez to the Atlanta Falcons Thursday for a second-round pick in the 2010 draft...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about 4 years ago 128 reads 1 comments

  17. South Sidings: Assets and Liabilities

    Welcome to the first edition of my new weekly section, South Sidings—my own views and opinions on the previous week's White Sox action...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about 4 years ago 107 reads 0 comments

  18. Breakdown: The End Of Jose?

    Yesterday, I posted what turned out to be an ill-fated article on what appeared to be a resurgent and resiliant Jose Contreras...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about 4 years ago 102 reads 3 comments

  19. Scott Podsednik Rejoins the White Sox

    Scott Podsednik agreed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox Tuesday, insurance for a team stretched thin in center field after Dewayne Wise was placed on the 15 day DL with a separated right shoulder...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about 4 years ago 170 reads 1 comments

  20. With Dewayne Wise on the DL, Who Will Run the Sox Outfield?

    After a spectacular and rather flamboyant diving catch in right-center field, robbing extra bases from Ramon Santiago, Dewayne Wise sheepishly returned to his feet with a separated right shoulder...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about 4 years ago 72 reads 1 comments

  21. Is Torry Holt Really the Tennessee Titans' Best Option at Wideout?

    Rumors have circulated in the last month that seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Torry Holt could be on his way to Nashville to play out his remaining years...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about 4 years ago 2,795 reads 4 comments

  22. The Young and The Rest: The Vince Young Experiment

    April 26 2006, New York City, there's a buzz in the air, raw talent waiting in the wings, it could only mean one thing - Draft Day...

    Lucian Chase Written by Lucian Chase about 4 years ago 410 reads 4 comments