1. Chicago White Sox: Like Them or Not, Hawk Harrelson's Comments Stem from Love

    Chicago White Sox broadcaster Hawk Harrelson is quick to speak his mind. It should come as no surprise to any White Sox fan that he would come to the defense of the team that has employed him for so many years...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 12 months ago 749 reads 5 comments

  2. Chicago Blackhawks: Stan Bowman Overpaid for Johnny Oduya

    Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman made his first big-money signing of the offseason. It's too bad it was for the wrong guy at the wrong price...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 12 months ago 3,355 reads 53 comments

  3. NHL Free Agency: 6 Chicago Blackhawks Who Will Not Be Re-Signed, Plus Update

    The Chicago Blackhawks will be casting off pieces of the 2011-12 team when free agency begins in July. Some of those pieces will find their way to other teams. Others will probably hang up their skates...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 12 months ago 5,223 reads 10 comments

  4. Chicago White Sox: 6 Keys to Staying in the AL Central Race

    The Chicago White Sox are officially contenders for the American Central League title. Through two months of the 2012 season, that is. Chicago served notice to the visiting Cleveland Indians of the above sentiments, sweeping a weekend set at U...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 12 months ago 1,990 reads 6 comments

  5. Chicago Blackhawks: What to Make of Stan Bowman's Housekeeping Signings

    Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman has surfaced this offseason with some organizational housekeeping. Bowman has yet to make any big-money signings, but there is something to be said for the two moves he made at the end of this past week...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 12 months ago 3,191 reads 7 comments

  6. 2012 Stanley Cup Finals: The Ex-Chicago Blackhawks Factor for L.A. Kings

    The Chicago Blackhawks may not be one of the two teams facing off in the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals . However, 'Hawks fans can find some familiar faces to pull for on the Los Angeles Kings ...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 12 months ago 1,717 reads 2 comments

  7. Chicago White Sox: Alejandro De Aza Filling the Leadoff Spot Capably

    Chicago White Sox center fielder Alejandro De Aza is not a leadoff hitter in the mold of Juan Pierre. However, he has more than stepped right in for the man he replaced...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 12 months ago 671 reads 0 comments

  8. Chicago Blackhawks: 10 UFA Defensemen Who May Be in Stan Bowman's Sights

    Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman may be on the hunt for a defenseman come July. What's available to the 'Hawks as they attempt to upgrade on the back end? Bowman has failed to put ...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 3,501 reads 11 comments

  9. Chicago White Sox: Brent Morel's Back Has Been an Issue for Some Time

    Chicago White Sox third baseman Brent Morel has some downtime to rediscover whatever stroke the baseball gods instilled in him back in September of 2011...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 306 reads 0 comments

  10. Chicago Blackhawks: Is Duncan Keith over the Hill on the Blue Line?

    Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith is turning 29 this summer. Has he peaked as a player? Keith is a Norris Trophy winner and Olympic gold medalist...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 2,658 reads 39 comments

  11. Chicago White Sox Sweep the Cubs with Pitching and the Long Ball

    The Chicago White Sox swept their North Side rivals by playing the kind of baseball that was supposed to make them contenders back in 2011...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 375 reads 0 comments

  12. Chicago White Sox: Picking Up Orlando Hudson Is Low-Risk Move That Can't Hurt

    Chicago White Sox GM Kenny Williams is going to hear it from his detractors if and when it becomes official that the team has signed veteran second-baseman Orlando Hudson . I don't know why that has to be the case for two reasons...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 997 reads 2 comments

  13. Chicago Blackhawks: Micheal Frolik Last Man Standing at World Championships

    The 2011-12 NHL season is a distant memory for the Chicago Blackhawks , but some members of the organization were still in action at the 2012 IIHF World Championships. Heading into the semifinals, forward Michael Frolik stands alone...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 1,134 reads 0 comments

  14. Chicago Blackhawks: Jeremy Roenick Says Relationships Make a Good Assistant

    The Chicago Blackhawks are on the hunt for an assistant coach. What kind of guy is right for the job? Consider the players, Joel Quenneville...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 967 reads 6 comments

  15. 5 Chicago White Sox to Watch in Round 1 of the Crosstown Classic

    The Chicago White Sox are winging back from the West Coast to start the first of two meetings with the Cubs on Friday. With both teams struggling to approach the .500 mark, the clash of North and South Sides loses a bit of its shine...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 802 reads 0 comments

  16. 2012 NHL Playoffs: Jeremy Roenick and Mike Modano Talk Playoff Beards and Hockey

    Jeremy Roenick and Mike Modano aren't trading goals on the ice anymore. That doesn't mean that they can't work up some fabulous facial fuzz...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 1,413 reads 3 comments

  17. Why Chicago White Sox Should Use Adam Dunn in Left Field for Interleague Games

    Should Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura use his designated hitter in the outfield when his team comes up against National League opponents? Absolutely. Even if that player is Adam Dunn ? In a heartbeat...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 539 reads 3 comments

  18. Chicago Blackhawks: Decisions to Make About 5 Restricted Free Agents

    The Chicago Blackhawks will be making decisions on their crop of free agents in the coming weeks. Last week, I submitted my opinions on the fates of veteran players who were due to become unrestricted free agents ...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 2,812 reads 20 comments

  19. Chicago White Sox: Contenders Don't Drop Home Series to the Royals

    The Chicago White Sox are still trying to figure out the perplexing Kansas City Royals . The 13-20 Kansas City Royals. In the first meeting of the season between the two teams, Chicago dropped two out the three games this weekend...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 419 reads 3 comments

  20. Chicago White Sox: The Great Chris Sale Panic Reflects Poorly on Front Office

    Last week, Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale was a starter. As of today, Sale is a starter. In between, Sale got bounced around like a rubber ball and we got treated to a good old-fashioned soap opera...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 706 reads 4 comments

  21. Chicago Blackhawks: What Happens to the 7 Unrestricted Free Agents?

    The Chicago Blackhawks have decisions to make on players who have expiring contracts this summer. GM Stan Bowman signed several players to one-year deals last July 1, presumably to allow several prospects to grow into roles at the NHL level...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 4,163 reads 27 comments

  22. Chicago Blackhawks: 5 Players Who Could Be Dealt

    The Chicago Blackhawks are in need of some dealing from GM Stan Bowman. Rather than swapping valuable pieces for prospects and draft picks, Bowman is charged with obtaining some impact players this summer...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 5,124 reads 32 comments

  23. Chicago White Sox: Way Too Early to Tell If Kenny Williams Buys or Sells

    The Chicago White Sox pulled to within three games of first-place Cleveland Wednesday night. Is it too early to discuss trades? In a word, yes, but let's do it anyway...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 591 reads 4 comments

  24. Chicago White Sox: Beating Division Rivals Still the Key to Competing

    For the Chicago White Sox , the key to competing in the AL Central Division is the same as it has always been. Win the games against your division rivals...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 502 reads 0 comments

  25. Chicago Blackhawks: Joel Quenneville Takes the Reins by Firing Mike Haviland

    The Chicago Blackhawks made a change in their coaching staff Tuesday. It was certainly not the change anyone expected. The 'Hawks sent out a stunner with the news that assistant coach Mike Haviland was let go...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 1,486 reads 27 comments