On Saturday, the White Sox scored a big victory for the rebuilding effort when they landed 19-year old Cuban phenom Luis Robert. This was the type of move that everyone should be happy about, not only because Robert is incredibly talented and will likely be a top-15 global prospect upon his arrival in the minor leagues, […]
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Let’s Talk About Saturday
Entering Saturday, the White Sox faithful were being told that the Cardinals were looking like the favorite to land Luis Robert with only a late night game being pitched by Mike Pelfrey as comfort. The script flipped abruptly and to the White Sox’ benefit on both fronts in dramatic fashion. First it was announced that […]
Chicago White Sox reportedly signing star Cuban outfielder Luis Robert
The hunt for the last big Cuban signing possible under the old international free agent rules is over: the White Sox are signing Luis Robert. Ken Rosenthal reported it first with Jon Heyman confirming the news shortly thereafter. This, quite frankly, is huge. In 53 games as a 19 year old in the Cuban National Series, Robert […]
South Side Morning 5: Tim Anderson is struggling, but it’s not panic time yet
1. Tim Anderson’s struggles have gotten to the point of being well documented, if not worrisome. He’s now accumulated about one quarter of the plate appearances he had during his rookie season, and has acknowledged the fact that he’s not performing up to his standards. “This year has been one of the toughest times of […]
South Side Morning 5: Rain Check
1. The White Sox were rained out for the second time already this season on Wednesday, pushing back the much anticipated debut of James Shields and leaving everyone wondering if baseball will ever be played on the south side of Chicago again. The extra day of rest the Sox lost from Monday’s rainout has been […]