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It’s Official: Manny Belongs to Chicago

By ⋅ August 30, 2010 ⋅ One comment

After the Chicago White Sox were awarded a waiver claim on Manny Ramirez, the Dodgers will simply hand him and his $4.3 million obligation to Chicago Monday, according to baseball sources. Ramirez was reportedly looking for a contract extension in exchange for waiving his no trade clause, but withdrew that demand when he was benched [...]

Manny Ramirez To White Sox?

By ⋅ August 28, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

After being placed on waivers by the Dodgers, the White Sox have successfully placed a claim on the slugger. The teams now have until Tuesday (the playoff-eligible deadline for new teams) to work out a trade or to simply hand Ramirez and his $4 million+ remaining salary to Chicago. Ramirez does have a no-trade clause, [...]

SoB MLB Power Rankings 8-03-10

By ⋅ August 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Just when you thought it was over, you get rebuked by teams that want back in. Minnesota is notably back in the race, and the Cardinals and Reds are still too close to call. Tampa and New York are tied, with the Rays getting the tiebreaker by virtue of leading the season series 6-5. Not [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 17

By ⋅ August 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Just two months are left in the regular season, and the trade deadline (without waivers) has passed. Texas has a firm grasp on their division, but it looks like we may have to have a playoff game with the Cardinals and Reds. The Twins have come roaring back, the Phillies are trying to do so, [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 16

By ⋅ July 26, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The season has almost reached 100 games and the trade deadline, and still much is up in the air. Texas and Atlanta are the only teams with at least a 5.0-game division lead. Dan Haren will help the Angels try to say something about that, though. Minnesota is back within a game of their division, [...]

SoB MLB Power Rankings 7-20-10

By ⋅ July 20, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

With the next SoB power rankings here, it’s been fairly easy to pick teams. The White Sox have widened their division lead, the Cardinals have taken one again, and the Giants have quietly punched their ticket to the Wild Card race. The Rays are back in form, the Braves, Padres, and Rangers are all still [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 15

By ⋅ July 20, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Approaching the 100-game mark of the season, it seems that nothing is set in stone. The Rangers continue to be impressive out West, and the Cardinals have usurped the Reds, again. After touching the playoff picture, the Red Sox have rapidly fallen back. The Yankees are still the team to beat, despite Andy Pettitte’s imminent [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 14

By ⋅ July 12, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The All Star break is here, and a shortened week lies ahead. Texas acquired Cliff Lee to protect their lead, but STILL got SWEPT by the Orioles. At home. Even with Lee, that will kill their credibility. The first, second, and (tied for) fourth best team in the majors are all in the same division [...]

SoB MLB Power Rankings 7-6-10

By ⋅ July 6, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Welcome back for another edition of the SoB Power Rankings for Major League Baseball. This edition is jam packed with thirteen teams getting nods for the ten spots, yet only one dropping from the rankings. And eight teams have either kept their previous spot or moved just one. The Twins’ recent slide out of the [...]

SoB MLB Power Rankings 6-21-10

By ⋅ June 21, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Rays aren’t doing so well lately, and it’s cost them. They’re now tied with the Red Sox, and dropping in our rankings. After Mark Teixeira’s grand slam, the Yankees are back on top alone. Now, they’ll visit Arizona, for three easy wins. The 2001 World Series probably still has the Yankees hating. The Rangers [...]

Buehrle Gets First Victory Since Perfect Game, Wins 5-1

By ⋅ September 7, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Chicago pitcher Mark Buehrle earned his first win since his perfect game on July 23, ending an eight-start stretch without a win. Sadly, Buehrle’s  victory came at the expense of the Red Sox, who lost 5-1 Monday afternoon and lost three games overall of a four-game weekend series. Buehrle scattered eight hits and two walks [...]

Lest the Wildcard Lead Evaporates, Lester Wins Again

By ⋅ September 6, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

This is why “Sox” is one of my favorite Scrabble plays, and yes it is a legitimate plural of “sock.” The Red Sox threw the White Sox in the spin cycle and hung them up to dry for a 6-1 victory on Sunday. Business picked up in the 4th with a two-run homer to left [...]

Boston Loses Battle of the Soxes

By ⋅ September 6, 2009 ⋅ One comment

I love Tim Wakefield, but asking a 43-year-old knuckleballer who can barely walk to save your season is asking a lot. Saturday afternoon against the White Sox, it was asking too much. After giving up three runs in the bottom of the first inning, Wake settled in, allowing just one more run in the next [...]

White Sox Slaughter Byrd, Red Sox 12-2

By ⋅ September 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Coming off a surprisingly strong start in a win against the Blue Jays, recently re-signed starter Paul Byrd was looking to continue to his run of good pitching against the White Sox Friday night. After one scoreless inning, things looked good. In the second inning, former Red Sox 1B/OF Mark Kotsay launched a two-run shot [...]

Wakefield to Start Saturday, Dice-K Bombed in Rehab Start

By ⋅ September 5, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Tim Wakefield will return to the Red Sox rotation Saturday to start against the White Sox, which will be just his second start  since early July. Wake is 11-3 with a 4.12 ERA in 18 starts this season. Wake has been bothered by a sore back that has plagued him in recent years. Terry Francona [...]

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