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 Kansas City Royals announced that they have acquired infielders Chris Getz and Josh Fields from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for infielder/outfielder Mark Teahen and cash considerations.
Publ.Date : Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:55:29 GMTThe goal was met for Ozzie Guillen be present at the World Series. It was supposed to be as manager of the White Sox, however, rather than as a Fox TV analyst.
Publ.Date : Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:49:29 GMTWhite Sox sign Mark Kotsay to one-year, $1.5 million deal.
Publ.Date : Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:22:57 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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