A franchise most famous for the 1919 scandal that almost destroyed the sport, the Chicago White Sox have seen flashes of glory where they've rivaled even the lovable loser Chicago Cubs in popularity, most notabley their 2005 World Series win. Beyond Shoeless Joe Jackson and his game-throwing cronies, the White Sox have employed some of the game's finest players including Nellie Fox, Frank Thomas, Luis Aparicio, Eddie Collins, Ed Walsh, Carlton Fisk and many others.
The Chicago White Sox are closing in on a contract agreement with free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel. The deal could be announced as soon as Monday, according to a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not commented. Vizquel, who will be 43 in April, has played 21 major league seasons.
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:11:58 GMTThe Chicago White Sox are close to signing veteran infielder Omar Vizquel.
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:37:57 GMTCHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox are closing in on a contract agreement with free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel. The deal could be announced as soon as Monday, according to a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not commented.
Publ.Date : Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:09 GMT
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The White Sox were actually originally founded in 1893 in Sioux City, Iowa, then moved to St. Paul, Minnesota before becoming a Chicago team in the American League in 1900.
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