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.
CHICAGO (AP) — Omar Vizquel is joining a team with a long history of Venezuelan shortstops, and that was part of the attraction in coming to the Chicago White Sox .
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:16:03 GMTCHICAGO -- Omar Vizquel agreed Monday to $1.375 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox. The 42-year-old is an 11-time Gold Glove winner and has played mostly shortstop during 21 major league seasons. He figures to add depth to Chicago's young infield. With the Rangers this year, Vizquel hit .266 with one homer and 14 RBIs in 62 games. He had no errors in 207 chances while playing ...
Publ.Date : Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:14:41 GMTThe Associated Press Omar Vizquel agreed Monday to $1,375,000, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox. Chuck Crow, The Plain DealerOmar Vizquel, as a Texas Ranger, reacting to a standing ovation from Indians fans in Cleveland last Aug. 11.The...
Publ.Date : Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:51:43 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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