1. White Sox: Can Gordon Beckham Kick-Start His Offensive Performance in 2013?

    Chicago White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham is a defensive wizard who struggles mightily at the plate...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 3 months ago 1,444 reads 11 comments

  2. Chris Sale and the Chicago White Sox Agree on a 5-Year, $32.5 Million Contract

    The Chicago White Sox announced that they have signed left-handed pitcher Chris Sale to a five-year, $32.5 million extension...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 3 months ago 2,168 reads 34 comments

  3. Chicago White Sox: Could Jeff Keppinger Open the Season as the Second Baseman?

    When the Chicago White Sox signed Jeff Keppinger , it looked like they filled the need for a third baseman. With recent developments in Glendale, however, Keppinger could open the season as the White Sox second baseman...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 3 months ago 3,022 reads 11 comments

  4. Chicago White Sox: Is Donnie Veal Destined for Triple-A Charlotte?

    Chicago White Sox left-handed reliever Donnie Veal may fall victim to the numbers. See, if the White Sox do not open the season with 13 pitchers, Veal may begin the year at Triple-A Charlotte...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 3 months ago 1,122 reads 2 comments

  5. Chicago White Sox Prospects: Is Conor Gillaspie a Better Fit Than Brent Morel?

    Newly acquired third baseman Conor Gillaspie had better continue to impress Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura ...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 3 months ago 1,956 reads 4 comments

  6. Chicago White Sox: Best-Case 2013 Performance for John Danks

    When Chicago White Sox left-hander John Danks underwent shoulder surgery last August, the hope was that he would be ready to go by the time spring training rolled around...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 3 months ago 570 reads 7 comments

  7. Chicago White Sox: How Important Is the Health of John Danks?

    Chicago White Sox left-hander John Danks appears to be coming back nicely from shoulder surgery. That is welcome news because having Danks ready is of critical importance to the White Sox...

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  8. The Complete Chicago White Sox 2013 Season Preview

    For the 2013 Chicago White Sox , much has changed, yet little is different. Just like in 2012—when Sports Illustrated famously predicted the White Sox would lose 95 games—the 2013 squad will have to prove the doubters wrong...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 3 months ago 4,109 reads 15 comments

  9. Robin Ventura Shows Once Again That the Chicago White Sox Are in Good Hands

    The Chicago White Sox are fortunate that then-general manager Kenny Williams chose Robin Ventura to be the team’s manager. Not only was Ventura superb in 2012, but he continues to prove that the White Sox are in good hands...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 3 months ago 1,637 reads 3 comments

  10. White Sox: 10 Reasons Dayan Viciedo Will Be the Long-Term Replacement at 1B

    Chicago White Sox left fielder Dayan Viciedo is a right-handed-hitting All-Star in the making. Viciedo is also the first baseman of the future for the White Sox...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 3 months ago 2,229 reads 12 comments

  11. Does Rick Hahn Have the Chicago White Sox Headed in the Right Direction?

    General manager Rick Hahn and the Chicago White Sox have had a relatively quiet offseason up to this point. So quiet, in fact, that it is easy to question whether or not Hahn has the White Sox headed in the right direction...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 4 months ago 1,735 reads 10 comments

  12. Ranking Chris Sale Among MLB's Top Starting Pitchers Under 25

    Chicago White Sox left-hander Chris Sale is in select company as a MLB pitcher under the age of 25 who has already inserted himself into the national conversation...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 4 months ago 2,336 reads 3 comments

  13. Chicago White Sox: 4 Questions That Will Be Answered During Spring Training

    Spring training officially begins for the Chicago White Sox on Feb. 12, when pitchers and catchers report to camp . Unlike spring training last season, though, White Sox manager Robin Ventura will not have as many questions to answer...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 4 months ago 2,185 reads 7 comments

  14. 6 Chicago White Sox Prospects Who Could Surprise in 2013

    The Chicago White Sox had their fair share of prospects make significant contributions during the 2012 season. And if the White Sox hope to build off of last year’s successes, more than one prospect will need to surprise them in 2013...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 4 months ago 2,683 reads 1 comments

  15. Chicago White Sox: Is the Schedule in 2013 a Recipe for Success or Failure?

    The Chicago White Sox ' 2012 season ended abruptly, and—without question—a contributing factor was an unbalanced schedule. So, as the White Sox prepare for the 2013 campaign, will the schedule prove to be a hindrance yet again?...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 4 months ago 986 reads 4 comments

  16. Why Chris Sale Will Be the Best Pitcher in the AL Central in 2013

    Chicago White Sox left-hander Chris Sale is ready for the next step. Following a breakout season for the White Sox last year, Sale will evolve into the best pitcher in the AL Central...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 4 months ago 2,005 reads 34 comments

  17. Did Kenny Williams Just Tell Us Something About Tyler Flowers

    From all appearances, the Chicago White Sox are going with Tyler Flowers behind the plate in 2013. Appearances may be deceiving, however, given the nature of recent comments White Sox executive vice president Kenny Williams made about Flowers...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 4 months ago 3,350 reads 10 comments

  18. Chicago White Sox: 5 Potential Batting Orders for the South Siders in 2013

    The Chicago White Sox have lineup questions that must be answered before the 2013 season begins. It will be up to second-year manager Robin Ventura to squeeze every ounce of offensive production out of the White Sox batting order...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 4 months ago 3,749 reads 7 comments

  19. Chicago White Sox: Should Adam Dunn Be the No. 5 Hitter in 2013?

    The Chicago White Sox have to shuffle their lineup, starting with Adam Dunn . The problem is, that for much of the 2012 season, the White Sox had Dunn hitting in the wrong spot in the batting order...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 4 months ago 1,689 reads 12 comments

  20. The Reason the Chicago White Sox Could Be in Trouble Without A.J. Pierzynski

    The Chicago White Sox have more than one cause for concern following the loss of A.J. Pierzynski . There is, however, one reason the White Sox could be in trouble without Pierzynski that stands above the rest...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 4 months ago 1,218 reads 13 comments

  21. Chicago White Sox: Is Matt Carpenter the Infielder Rick Hahn Is Looking For?

    The Chicago White Sox are looking for a left-handed hitting utility infielder, and Matt Carpenter from the St. Louis Cardinals fits the bill. In fact, Carpenter may be exactly what White Sox general manager Rick Hahn needs...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 4 months ago 3,646 reads 7 comments

  22. Would the Chicago White Sox Ever Consider Trading Chris Sale?

    At the age of 23, Chicago White Sox left-hander Chris Sale has developed into the ace of the pitching staff. Would the White Sox ever consider trading Sale, though? Of course, they could consider trading Sale , but that is too easy...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 4 months ago 3,862 reads 30 comments

  23. Chicago White Sox: Does Rick Hahn Have the Bullpen Ready for the 2013 Season?

    For Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn, success in 2013 largely hinges on how well the bullpen performs. See, if the White Sox are going to win the AL Central, the bullpen Hahn puts together will need to be the principal piece...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 4 months ago 1,636 reads 16 comments

  24. Chicago White Sox: Should Carlos Sanchez Make the Opening Day Roster?

    Carlos Sanchez is a star in the making for the Chicago White Sox and will be on the 25-man roster at some point during the 2013 season...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 5 months ago 2,718 reads 16 comments

  25. 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 2,766 reads 6 comments