White Sox Trade Rumors

Free-agent market may be slow for Chicago White Sox, other teams
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November 19
Chicago Tribune
 
"Don't expect a stampede Friday when the White Sox and the other 29 major league teams can start tendering contracts to free agents. With some teams unwilling to lose draft picks for signing Type A free agents, combined with an additional pool of players that won't be tendered contracts by Dec. 12, teams could be willing to move deliberately to assess their options in a market that could be saturated. The exceptions are teams that identify a player who fits a specific need and won't cost them compensation. Backup catcher Henry Blanco, whom the Sox have expressed interest in signing, is an unranked free agent. The Sox, with $74.05 million earmarked to 12 players for 2010, have all but ruled ..."
Big package needed to acquire Adrian Gonzalez
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November 18
SI.com
 
"Adrian Gonzalez: Any acquiring team would have to put together a tremendous package for the superstar player with the most reasonable multiyear contract in baseball ($10.5 million over the next two years). The silliest rumor so far had Gonzalez possibly going in a three-way trade with Paul Konerko going to the Angels and prospects to the Padres. Beyond the fact the Angels have a great first baseman in Kendry Morales, Konerko's high contract makes him a giveaway at this point."
Agent: White Sox interested in Henry Blanco
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November 18
Chicago Tribune
 
"The agent for free agent catcher Henry Blanco said Tuesday that the White Sox are one of several teams interested in his client. Teams cannot negotiate financial terms with free agents from other teams until Thursday. Blanco, 38, is regarded as a valuable backup because he has thrown out 43 percent of would-be base stealers throughout his career and had a 40 percent success rate in 2009 with San Diego."
AL rookie of the year to be named Monday
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November 16
Chicago Tribune
 
"Gordon Beckham will find out Monday if he will win the rookie's version of the Triple Crown. Beckham, 23, who earned 2009 American League rookie of the year honors last month from The Sporting News and the Major League Baseball Players Association, will learn if he's the recipient of AL rookie of the year honors from the Baseball Writers Association of America. No Sox rookie has won the honor from the BBWAA since manager Ozzie Guillen in 1985. Despite not reaching the majors until June 4, Beckham led all AL rookies with 28 doubles, 43 extra-base hits and 63 RBIs, as well as tying all rookies with 28 multihit games. He finished second in on-base percentage (.347), slugging percentage ..."
Dye has been cast
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November 11
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Jermaine Dye isn't ruling anything out. After all, at 35 years old and with 14 major-league seasons under his belt, the free-agent outfielder has seen crazier things happen. 'First of all, I could come back to the Sox,'' Dye said in a phone interview Tuesday. ''I talked to [White Sox general manager] Kenny [Williams], and negotiations could still go on. Kenny talked to me about the fact that his hands are tied as far as spending money, but ... I could sign for less.'' That's classic Dye, being the good businessman and keeping all doors open. Even one as slammed shut as the situation with the Sox actually is. The Sox announced last week that they would pay Dye a $950,000 buyout rather than ..."
ChiSox not confident about Figgins
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November 10
Foxsports.com
 
"The White Sox need a leadoff man, but the team still expects that free agent Chone Figgins will be out of their price range. Figgins could fit for the Sox at third, with the White Sox moving newly acquired Mark Teahen to right field, or in left field. Rival scouts and executives view Teahen as a below-average defender at third, but the Sox likely will keep him in that spot and seek an outfielder who could hit at the top of the order. If the Sox added no one, they could use Gordon Beckham at leadoff. Another option could be top outfield prospect Jordan Danks, who could emerge as this year's Beckham from the farm system. The expectation, however, is that the Sox will add a leadoff man."
Figgins a tough decision for Angels
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November 8
Orange County Register
 columnist Mark Whicker
"On July 14, 2001, the Register reported the Angels had traded Kimera Bartee to Colorado for an infielder named Desmond Figgins. Desmond DeChone Figgins, to be precise. None of his three names seemed destined for fame. Figgins had spent two years in the Carolina League. He did have a fanciful 34 triples that second year, but he was in Double-A when the Angels got him. It was hard to imagine that he would ever be a tough decision for the Angels. He is now. Assuming that he files for free agency, Chone Figgins is fixing to find out how much he is loved and, more important, valued. He is one of the best offensive players in this class. Even the most critical Angels fans must admit that Figgins ..."
Sox' Getz confirms trade to Kansas City
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November 6
Chicago Tribune
 
"White Sox second baseman Chris Getz confirmed he has been traded to Kansas City with Josh Fields for Mark Teahen and an undisclosed amount of cash. Getz said he was notified by Sox general manager Ken Williams of the trade, ending more than 24 hours of speculation after a report in Thursday's editions of the New York Daily News. The cash included in the deal will provide aid to the Sox, who could give the arbitration eligible Teahen a 2010 contract that could be worth around $5 million. Getz and Fields aren't eligible for salary arbitration. "I'm happy," Fields said before placing a return call to Williams."
Dye now a free agent as the JD Era closes
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November 6
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"The Jermaine Dye Era has all but come to an end on the South Side. The White Sox announced on Friday morning that that they bought out the 2010 mutual option on the right fielder, paying him $950,000 rather than picking up the $12 million for the upcoming season. The move makes it so that Dye will now become a free agent. Dye's hope throughout the season was that the club would offer him an extension, but a dismal second half in which he hit .179 with just seven homers seemed to seal his fate. Acquiring Alex Rios at the end of August also put the writing on the wall for the 35-year-old Dye that his five-year stay was just about over."
Reports of Teahen trade appear to be premature
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November 6
Kansas City Star
 
"It didn't take long for the Royals to surface in baseball's offseason trade rumors. Merely hours after the New York Yankees secured their 27th World Series title, a report claimed the Royals had agreed to send outfielder Mark Teahen to the Chicago White Sox for second baseman Chris Getz and third baseman/outfielder Josh Fields. The report first appeared Thursday in the New York Daily News and gained steam when the Chicago Sun-Times cited confirmation from the White Sox. It now appears those reports, at best, are premature. "We're in discussions with a lot of clubs about a lot of things," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. "There is nothing to announce yet, and we won't comment ..."
White Sox ink Kotsay to one-year deal
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November 5
MLB.com
 
"Mark Kotsay will be back in a White Sox uniform for the 2010 season. The White Sox announced Thursday that they had agreed to terms with Kotsay on a one-year, $1.5 million contract. Kotsay, who would have been eligible to file for free agency, combined to hit .278 with four home runs and 23 RBIs in 67 games with the Red Sox and White Sox in 2009. He was traded to the White Sox on July 28 in exchange for outfielder Brian Anderson. Following the deal, Kotsay batted .292 with three homers and 18 RBIs in 40 games for Chicago. The move to bring back Kotsay was not a surprise. White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen specifically expressed at the end of the '09 season that he wanted Kotsay back for 2010. ..."
White Sox trade Chriz Getz and Josh Fields to Royals for Mark Teahen
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November 5
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"The White Sox have traded Josh Fields and Chris Getz to Kansas City in exchange for infielder-outfielder Mark Teahen, the White Sox have confirmed. Teahen hit .271 while connecting on 12 home runs and driving in 50 runs last season. The 28-year-old lefty has spent his entire five-year career with the Royals. The move likely means Jermaine Dye, who is a free agent, will be replaced in right field by Teahen."
Tigers join Chapman sweepstakes
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October 27
SI.com
 
"The Tigers have joined the host of teams expressing interest in Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman, a source tells SI.com. The team has contacted Chapman's camp in attempts to schedule a meeting later this week or early next week, the source said. Chapman, a 21-year-old who has hit 102 mph on radar guns, has garnered substantial interest from major league teams since he defected July 1. His zipping fastball, youth, projectable frame (6-foot-4 and lean) and a shallow free-agent pitching pool are expected to make Chapman one of the most expensive players on the market this offseason. Several industry sources expect Chapman will command more than the $32 million the Yankees paid Cuban ..."
White Sox talk new deal with Scott Podsednik's agent
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October 10
Chicago Tribune
 
"The White Sox and the agent for Scott Podsednik held a preliminary discussion this week with the aim being to bring the leadoff hitter back to the South Side. "It's in the early stages," Ryan Gleichowski, Posednik's agent, said Friday of a brief chat with Sox assistant general manager Rick Hahn. Gleichowski said the sides agreed to talk later this month. The Sox have exclusive negotiating rights until 15 days after the World Series with Podsednik, who batted .304 with 30 stolen bases and a .353 on-base percentage in 132 games. Podsednik is a more affordable option than free agent Chone Figgins of the Los Angeles Angels. Quentin update: In addition to undergoing successful surgery to ..."
Chicago White Sox pick up options on Freddy Garcia and Matt Thornton
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October 7
Chicago Tribune
 
"The White Sox virtually set their 2010 rotation Tuesday when they picked up their $1 million option on Freddy Garcia. Garcia, 33 Tuesday, enters spring training as the leading candidate for the fifth spot in a rotation with Jake Peavy, Mark Buehrle and Gavin Floyd signed through at least 2011. Left-hander John Danks is arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter and is under team control. As expected, the Sox also picked up a $2.25 million option on left-handed reliever Matt Thornton. Thornton, 33, limited left-handers to a .203 batting average while striking out lefties 43 times in 101 at-bats. He posted a 2.74 ERA in a career-high 70 appearances. The Sox now have 11 players under ..."
Sox must decide what to do with Jenks
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October 5
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"The White Sox are facing a few questions this offseason, and some are doozies. None is bigger than the possibility of trading closer Bobby Jenks. Jenks continued to battle injuries this season, and some of the problems were believed to be conditioning-related. He also saw his production dip for a second consecutive season. On the other hand, moving Jenks elsewhere means making Matt Thornton the closer and weakening the setup role. Plus, one of Jenks' strengths is his short-term memory. Yes, he blew six saves, but he never let it carry over for long. So what to do? That falls on general manager Ken Williams. ''That's a hypothetical question that I'm not going to go to until something ..."
Several Chicago White Sox playing final series with club
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October 2
Chicago Tribune
 
"Jermaine Dye is at peace, regardless of what decision the White Sox make on his future. Octavio Dotel still cherishes John Danks' masterpiece in the 2008 tiebreaker game over the Twins that vaulted the Sox into the postseason. And Josh Fields has no regrets about a once-promising stint with the Sox that has evaporated. The threesome is part of a group that faces the probability the weekend series against the Tigers will be their last in a Sox uniform. The Sox have six potential free agents and six arbitration-eligible players entering the offseason. Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf told his players last weekend to work hard and aim high in 2010. The Sox are trying to stabilize a shrinking ..."
Frustrated Williams sees better '10 results
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September 24
MLB.com
 
"For 28 minutes prior to Wednesday's game with the Twins, in between extensive staff meetings looking toward 2010 and beyond, White Sox general manager Ken Williams took questions from the media concerning a disappointing 2009 campaign. Williams dealt with topics ranging from closer Bobby Jenks to free agency to the definition of players who are "Chicago tough." But Williams provided an expected answer when asked at the outset the basic question of where would he like to see the White Sox improve going into next season. "In the win column," Williams said. "Plain and simple, in the win column." That particular won-loss category will leave Williams, manager Ozzie Guillen and the White Sox ..."
Guillen's coaches will be coming back
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September 24
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"For all the White Sox fans who've been waving the torches and calling for the coaches' heads, it isn't going to happen. General manager Ken Williams all but settled that Wednesday, when he met with the media for almost 30 minutes to discuss a 2009 season gone wrong and the promise the team has in 2010. Minutes after Williams spoke, a source confirmed that all of the coaches whose contracts are up after the season -- specifically hitting coach Greg Walker, pitching coach Don Cooper, bench coach Joey Cora and first-base coach Harold Baines -- had signed or were in the process of signing extensions that were believed to be through 2011. There were whispers that Williams recently signed an ..."
Struggling Dye knows his Sox days are over
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September 23
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"There was a time this season when Jermaine Dye was willing to rip up his contract, forget the mutual option awaiting him this winter and sign a new deal at a hometown discount to keep him with the White Sox. But life was different then. He had a .302 average to go along with 20 home runs and 55 RBI heading into the All-Star break. Now Dye is trying to survive and show he's not washed up at 35. And, realistically, he knows this is his last homestand on the team with which he won a World Series. ''I'm not concerned about that,'' Dye said about his fate being all but sealed. ''Whatever happens is going to happen. At this point, you just want to get into a groove before the season is over, go ..."
White Sox release pitcher Bartolo Colon
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September 16
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"The White Sox no longer have to worry about putting out APBs on the whereabouts of starting pitcher Bartolo Colon, as they announced on Wednesday that they requested waivers on the right-hander for the purpose of granting him his unconditional release. While Colon's 2009 return to the South Side was basically a disaster, it was memorable, considering Colon went missing twice in dealing with injuries, and had to be tracked down by the club through his agent during his first MIA. The 36-year-old went 3-6 with a 4.19 ERA in 12 starts for the Sox, and after battling a knee problem came back for a short stint and then had right elbow inflammation. He was placed in the disabled list a second ..."
Peavy will pitch, but there's no telling when
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September 12
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Leave it to the White Sox to turn a soap opera into a mystery. Pitcher Jake Peavy said all the right things Friday, two days after he threw a simulated game in the bullpen. ''Just normal soreness,'' Peavy said of the right elbow that was struck by a comebacker in a rehab start Aug. 24. ''[Wednesday] was almost like a start day. I threw about 60 pitches, got up and down about three times like innings, so I was sore, but just general soreness like you should have because I was letting some balls go. Other than that, just got some working out in [Friday]. I'm just waiting for them to tell me what, when and where, if they want me to, don't want me to.'' Pitching coach Don Cooper said little. ..."
Chicago White Sox setting table for off-season moves
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September 11
Chicago Tribune
 
"Addressing the White Sox's priorities for 2010 will be more complex than simply signing Angels free agents Chone Figgins and Bobby Abreu to fill their leadoff and left-handed run-producing concerns. General manager Ken Williams is placing his immediate thrust in this season's final 21 games toward seeing if the Sox can make a late push toward the American League Central title and aligning the team quickly for what could be an unpredictable off-season. "First, I have to let this play out and see how we finish, what that means in terms of next year's projections. Once marketing and sales gives us all the information, [Sox Chairman] Jerry Reinsdorf will give me a budget number," Williams ..."
Carlos Torres' poor outing opens door for Jake Peavy
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September 9
Chicago Tribune
 
"About two hours before Carlos Torres failed to survive the first inning Tuesday night, pitching coach Don Cooper unveiled a scenario in which Jake Peavy could make his White Sox debut at Torres' expense. Peavy is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, with the likelihood that he will take Torres' turn in the rotation Tuesday in Seattle. There is a possibility Peavy could pitch as soon as this weekend against the Angels, although the Sox have left-handers John Danks and Mark Buehrle lined up to pitch Saturday and Sunday. "We have to be flexible because his performance on the sideline and how he feels is going to give us the impetus to put him in the game," Cooper said before the ..."
Peavy has long, strong bullpen session
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September 7
Chicago Tribune
 
"Originally set to start last Friday against the Red Sox, it now appears Jake Peavy could start Sept. 15 or 16 in Seattle or at home Sept. 18 against the Royals. That, of course, is if everything progresses as well as it did Sunday morning, when Peavy threw a long and strong bullpen session. But at least he and the White Sox can see a light at the end of the tunnel as he recovers from a bruised elbow suffered during a minor league rehab start more than a week ago. "Big improvement from the start I tried to make, just because we've had time and countless numbers of treatments," Peavy said. "Hopefully, we're on the right track now without any setbacks. With as crazy as this has been, who ..."
Beckham's a sore sider
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September 6
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"White Sox third baseman Gordon Beckham was taken out in the first inning Saturday with a sore right side he hurt in batting practice. That prevented the rookie-of-the-year candidate from gaining exposure in a nationally televised game against the Boston Red Sox. The White Sox have a page on their Web site devoted to promoting Beckham, Chris Getz and Jayson Nix for the award, but manager Ozzie Guillen already has made up his mind. ''Gordon should be the American League rookie of the year,'' said Guillen, who won the award in 1985. ''With all respect to the other kids, when you see what this kid is doing, he's playing without a position [at third base instead of his natural shortstop], ..."
Pickup puts future of Pods, Dye in air
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August 11
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Scott Podsednik was having trouble finding the words. Maybe because he actually didn't know what to say about the news that the White Sox had claimed Alex Rios off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays hours earlier, or maybe because the dream of signing a contract extension to return to the South Side beyond this season had just taken a big dent for the outfielder. Either way, the move to acquire the 28-year-old Rios will have a lasting fallout on the roster. Now the question is will it be good or will it leave a clubhouse full of Nick Swishers? ''There are a bunch of ways you can look at it,'' outfielder Jermaine Dye explained. ''He does play all three outfield spots, I'm a free agent, ..."
White Sox downplay rumored waiver bids
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August 10
Chicago Tribune
 
"General manager Ken Williams confirmed White Sox activity in the waiver process without answering directly whether he placed a claim on pricey Blue Jays outfielder Alex Rios. "I'm not confirming or denying any interest or any claims or anything," Williams said Saturday. "But if these things get out on a daily basis, boy, it's going to be a heck of an August around here in terms of how many players you claim and how many you don't claim. It will make your head spin if you follow each report. "A lot of players get claimed every day. Why is this a big deal?" Because Rios is guaranteed nearly $60 million from 2010 to 2014. An ESPN.com report said a team placed a claim on Rios, and that the ..."
White Sox reportedly have interest in Alex Rios
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August 8
Chicago Tribune
 
"The White Sox were willing to take on the remaining $56 million on Jake Peavy's contract he signed with the Padres, and a report Friday night suggests they might be willing to take a bigger financial obligation with Blue Jays outfielder Alex Rios. According to ESPN.com, citing major league sources, the Sox were the team most likely to have put in a waiver claim on Rios. Rios is guaranteed $59.7 million from 2010 through 2014. Teams can put in waiver claims simply to block another team (think the Tigers) from trying to acquire a player but run a financial risk. The Blue Jays, who are trying to shed payroll, have three options: --They can award Rios to the team that claims him without any ..."
Peavy might be back sooner than expected
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August 4
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Jake Peavy started his White Sox career Sunday with a pain-free throwing session at U.S. Cellular Field in his first time on a mound in nearly two months. Peavy, who is recovering from a torn tendon in his right ankle, went through his repertoire and felt a renewed confidence. ''The biggest thing was everything was pain-free,'' Peavy said. ''The ankle was a non-issue. I threw about 50 pitches and threw all my pitches, trying to get a feel to accelerate this thing as fast as we can to get back out there. Once again, you have to be smart about it. It was a good day. ''To get out there 100 percent and pain-free was an ease to my mind, knowing I can get on the mound and go through my normal ..."
New White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy could face Cubs in September
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August 4
Chicago Tribune
 
"Even if he returns sooner than expected, Jake Peavy could still face his favorite non-San Diego-based team on Sept. 3 when the White Sox play a makeup game at Wrigley Field. Peavy, you'll remember, had been rumored to be a Cub-in-waiting for almost a year, with the deal supposedly hours away during December's winter meetings. That was when he was seen singing, "Go, Cubs, Go" in a Las Vegas bar. "I've got no preference," he said of pitching that day. "If it happens, sure, it would be a little ironic with all the [trade] talk and speculation, but I'm here to win games, whether we're playing the Cubs or anybody else." Peavy is 2-1 with a 2.91 ERA in nine games against the Cubs. Peavy, Part ..."
Padres agree to deal Peavy to White Sox
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July 31
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"The Chicago White Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Jake Peavy, a two-time All-Star and the 2007 National League Cy Young Award winner, from the San Diego Padres in exchange for left-handers Aaron Poreda and Clayton Richard and right-handers Dexter Carter and Adam Russell. Peavy, 28, is 6-6 with a 3.97 ERA, one complete game and 92 strikeouts in 13 starts with the Padres in 2009. The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder has been on the disabled list since June 13 with a strained tendon in his right ankle. At the time he was disabled, Peavy ranked among the NL leaders in starts, strikeouts, strikeouts per 9 inning, opponents average , wins and baserunners per 9.0 IP. Jake Peavy was close to joining ..."
White Sox and Cubs look for help before deadline
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July 31
ESPN.com
 
"The Chicago Cubs are looking to add a top-flight defensive outfielder as the trading deadline approaches at 3 p.m. CT on Friday. Players who the Cubs have looked at include Oakland's Rajah Davis. The Cubs are not interested in whether the player is an outstanding offensive player. Their main concern is getting someone who can play top-notch defense in center late in games. If the Cubs are not able to pull off a deal, left-handed hitting Sam Fuld will split playing time in center with Kosuke Fukudome. The Cubs have talked to Kansas City on numerous occasions about the availability of infielder/outfielder Mark Teahen. Kansas City general manager Dayton Moore has not shown an interest in ..."
ChiSox interested in Orioles' Sherrill
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July 30
Foxsports.com
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"The White Sox have some degree of interest in Orioles lefty George Sherrill, major league sources indicated Wednesday, but it's unclear if the sides have had any serious talks. Baltimore prefers to get a third baseman in return for Sherrill, and Chicago may have enough infield depth that general manager Kenny Williams could include Josh Fields in the deal. Fields, once a highly-regarded prospect, came up through the minors as a third baseman but was replaced there by Gordon Beckham last month. Fields, batting .220, has since become a part-time player."
Anderson to Red Sox for Kotsay
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July 29
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"The last place Brian Anderson wanted at this point was to be held prisoner in the White Sox organization. The last thing Ken Williams wanted to be was the warden. So Tuesday afternoon, the Anderson era came to a disappointing end, with the club announcing they had traded their former first-round pick from the 2003 draft to Boston for outfielder Mark Kotsay and cash considerations. ''To be honest I'd like to still have him,'' Williams said. ''But that's secondary to me giving him my word. While he's had opportunities here, they hadn't gone as well as he would have liked and didn't go as well as we obviously would have liked. But I asked him to go down [to Class AAA Charlotte] with a good ..."
Red Sox trade for outfielder Brian Anderson
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July 28
Boston Globe
 
"The Red Sox today traded for righthanded hitting White Sox outfielder Brian Anderson, sending Mark Kotsay to Chicago in return. Anderson, who is hitting .238 with two homers on the season, was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on July 20. Kotsay was designated for assignment by the Red Sox last week. It is unclear whether Anderson will be added to the 25-man Red Sox roster or whether he will be optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket. The Red Sox had been in the market for a righthanded-hitting outfielder."
Floyd shrugs off trade rumors
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July 28
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Gavin Floyd is all for the White Sox acquiring Toronto ace Roy Halladay, under one condition. ''It would be kind of cool if we got Halladay and to have him here, that would be special,'' Floyd said Monday, ''but if it was for me that would kind of suck.'' The right-hander had reasons to be concerned, considering his name was floating around in the rumor mill last week, with speculation that Floyd would headline a package for the Sox if they were trying to acquire a front-line starter. But according to Floyd, he was just told by the organization to relax, he wasn't going anywhere. ''From what I've been told there's always going to be rumors about everybody,'' he said. ''I'm not going to ..."
Richard staying in rotation or trade bait?
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July 27
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"The demise of Clayton Richard as a starter to the bullpen may have been highly exaggerated. Following the left-hander's second consecutive dominant performance on Sunday night, manager Ozzie Guillen admitted that they will now have something to discuss as far as what to do with the southpaw. Clayton was expected to be heading to the bullpen, joining Matt Thornton as the two lefties down there, but Guillen was now planning to have a discussion with general manager Ken Williams about an alternate plan with Clayton - possibly giving him one more start. "Last two outings this kid has been great,'' Guillen said after Sunday's win over Detroit. "I've got to sit down with Kenny on the plane ride ..."
Anderson seeks trade, everyday opportunity
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July 23
MLB.com
 
"Brian Anderson wants to be traded. Almost immediately after reading this sentence, one can imagine the collective rolling of the eyes or snickers coming from the general White Sox fan base. Through his .225 career average over 782 at-bats, Anderson hasn't exactly put himself in position to make demands. Before passing judgment on Anderson, though, remember this is not a five-year veteran, hitting just .238 with 13 RBIs in 2009, demanding a move because he doesn't like the organization, or because he has been treated unfairly. Instead, this is a story about a 27-year-old, a former 15th-overall selection for the White Sox in the 2003 First-Year Player Draft, who wants a full-out, full-time ..."
Jays GM: Next week key for trade talk
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July 22
ESPN.com
 
"Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi expects the Roy Halladay trade talks will come to a head early next week, he said Wednesday. Ricciardi said the Blue Jays "haven't even really exchanged names" yet with teams pursuing Halladay because they're still scouting the minor-league systems of the clubs involved. "But we're getting really close to sitting down and telling teams, 'This is what it's going to take,'" Ricciardi said. "I'd say going into Monday, we'll pretty much have our cards on the table." That wouldn't leave those teams much time to complete a deal before the Jays' unofficial deadline of Tuesday, July 28. But Ricciardi quipped: "We'll see how fast people want to ..."
GM Williams admits to Sox trade activity
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July 22
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"According to a major-league source, the White Sox did more than inquire about Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Roy Halladay, putting together an offer that was shot down. Whether that happened or if Sox general manager Ken Williams was still trying to make a deal happen before the July 31 trade deadline, Williams wasn't saying. ''Nice try,'' Williams said when asked if he was making progress toward changing the roster. He acknowledged there has been activity. ''It's July. It's never quiet,'' he said. ''Yeah, but [the activity is] in the 'Get Smart' Cone of Silence.'' The Sox are believed to still be hunting down a proven starting pitcher. What has slowed potential trade activity is that ..."
Chicago White Sox report no activity on trade front
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July 22
Chicago Tribune
 
"General manager Ken Williams and assistant Rick Hahn were relaxed and joking as they watched batting practice before Tuesday night's game. And manager Ozzie Guillen intimated that there are no trade discussions that would increase the intensity around the White Sox's offices as the July 31 trade deadline approaches. "Right now we don't have anything on the table," Guillen said. "I don't expect anything to happen." Identity theft: Catcher A.J. Pierzynski shifted much of the credit for nailing two base stealers Monday night to the pitchers' improvement in holding runners and disrupting their timing. "From Gavin [Floyd] speeding up his delivery and bullpen guys doing some things to help us ..."
Phillies won't give up Drabek for Halladay
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July 21
SI.com
 
"The latest word from a source familiar with Philadelphia's thinking is that the front-running Phillies have decided they will not include top pitching prospect Kyle Drabek in a four-player package for superstar pitcher Roy Halladay, perhaps raising the chances that Halladay will be dealt elsewhere or maybe even stay with the Jays. The Phillies are believed to have told Toronto of their Drabek decision, but if they haven't yet they will inform the Jays very soon. Philadelphia has a bevy of respectable prospects, but opinions around baseball vary as to how decent the deal might be for Toronto without the inclusion of Drabek. The two teams have been discussing prospects, including outfielder ..."
Halladay the crown jewel of trade market
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July 20
MLB.com
 
"The July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline is looming, and Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay continues to show why he is the most popular pitcher available on the market.On Sunday, the 2003 American League Cy Young Award winner limited Boston to one run on six hits over nine innings in a 3-1 win for his fourth complete game of the year. The victory improved Halladay's record to 11-3 and dropped his ERA to 2.73. The right-hander's availability has been a hot topic since before the All-Star break, when Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi said he would listen to offers for the team's star pitcher.According to reports, the Phillies, Yankees, Cardinals, Dodgers, Brewers, Tigers, Rangers, Red Sox, ..."
Freddy Garcia to throw bullpen session for White Sox
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July 20
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Right-hander Freddy Garcia, who was part of the 2005 White Sox world-championship starting rotation, will throw a bullpen session today at U.S. Cellular Field to gauge his status and determine his minor-league destination as he attempts to restart his career. Garcia, 33, signed a minor-league contract with the Sox in late May after being released by the New York Mets in late April, when he still was experiencing pain more than a year after having shoulder surgery. Garcia said Sunday he is pain-free and hopeful he can return to the majors. ''I'm feeling good. I don't have any pain, and that's good,'' he said. ''With the Mets, I was in extended spring and doing good. But I needed more time ..."
Chicago All-Stars recruiting Blue Jays' Roy Halladay?
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July 14
Chicago Tribune
 
"Because Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay has a no-trade clause, the All-Star Game might be an opportunity for him to be "recruited" by the two Chicago representatives. That would include the Cubs' Ted Lilly, who was Halladay's teammate from 2004 to 2006, and the White Sox's Mark Buehrle, who has been asked to help in matters like this before. "I don't know how good a recruiter I am," Buehrle said with a chuckle. "The last guy I called was Torii Hunter, and two weeks later he signed with L.A." Lilly avoided the question, except to reiterate what a great teammate Halladay could be. But if Cubs general manager Jim Hendry had a deal worked out and needed some "assistance," Lilly would surely ..."
Carlos Quentin situation doesn't preoccupy White Sox
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July 13
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Carlos Quentin played his sixth game on a rehab assignment for Class AAA Charlotte, going 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI Sunday. He played the entire game in left field. Quentin, who has been on the disabled list since May 26 with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, is hitting .333 with five RBI. The White Sox get daily reports on how well he's running the bases and moving in the outfield. The latest was that there had been improvement, but a decision about his return won't be made until after the break. If the Sox don't get him back soon, they seem ready to move on without him. ''Obviously, I'm pulling for 'Q' to come back and play well,'' hitting coach Greg Walker said. ''I'm pulling ..."
White Sox prospect Dayan Viciedo improving
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July 13
Chicago Tribune
 columnist Phil Rogers
"Not so long ago, the White Sox were sufficiently sold on 19-year-old Cuban Dayan Viciedo to give him $10 million. He showed why in Sunday's Futures Game, delivering an opposite-field double down the right-field line during the World team's winning rally. But Viciedo also demonstrated why his big-league future is not so clear-cut, air-mailing a throw on his only chance in the field. Viciedo, now 20, has stuck as a third baseman in his season-long assignment to Double-A Birmingham. It was the position he played in Cuba, and where he could have the most value once he arrives in Chicago. But there are some who believe he'll wind up moving either across the infield or into left field, where his ..."
Jermaine Dye's one guy White Sox still need
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July 11
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"The White Sox might be playing a very dangerous game with right fielder Jermaine Dye. Since they dangled him during the winter meetings in December, it had been assumed this season would be Dye's last chapter in Chicago. It's becoming very apparent, though, that the Sox need Dye more than they've been letting on -- maybe more than he needs them. No wonder Ozzie Guillen was so adamant about a scenario in which the Sox sign Dye to a contract extension -- or at least pick up their end of a mutual option, paying him $12 million for the 2010 season. ''Believe me, I want to sign J.D.,'' Guillen said Friday. ''If you ask me if I want J.D. here, of course I want him. If you ask [general manager] ..."
Ozzie Guillen casts his vote to keep Jermaine Dye
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July 11
Chicago Tribune
 
"The roller-coaster status of Jermaine Dye took on a twist Friday when manager Ozzie Guillen strongly supported keeping his right fielder beyond this season. "Believe me. I want to sign J.D.," Guillen said. "If you ask [general manager] Kenny Williams if you want J.D. here, he'll say the same stuff." But there are several factors the Sox must weigh even though Dye would like to remain in Chicago. First, the Sox are facing a revenue shortfall, as several corporate sponsorships expire after the 2009 season. Second, the Sox are destined to give big raises to John Danks and Carlos Quentin, who will be eligible for arbitration for the first time, as well as closer Bobby Jenks, who is earning ..."