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Man behind the glasses: How Carson Fulmer will force White Sox hand
Superman has his cape. Thor has his hammer. Iron Man has his suit. Carson Fulmer? He has his glasses. When the White Sox first-round pick from 2015 puts on his glasses before he dashes out to the mound, he transforms from a quiet kid from Lakeland, Fla. to a fiery competitor with a live fastball and an ace mentality. Fulmer…
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White Sox: Saladino hopes to apply lessons learned from Ramirez in 2016
Though Tyler Saladino and Alexei Ramirez only spent almost half of a season together with the White Sox, Ramirez made a strong impression on the rookie. When he was called up in July, Saladino transitioned over to third base after spending almost all of his time in the minors as a shortstop. Going from the minors to the starting lineup…
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White Sox: Anderson slips, Fulmer moves up in MLB Pipeline's 2016 prospect rankings
Tim Anderson made a tremendous amount of progress in 2015, enjoying a breakout year in Double-A Birmingham (.312 BA, 5 HR, 46 RBI, 49 SB over 125 games). But that didn’t help him make any moves up in the latest MLB Pipeline prospect rankings. Anderson, after starting 2015 as the No. 76 ranked prospect, finished last season at No. 38 in…
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After returning from Cuba, White Sox Jose Abreu ‘ready to give his all' in 2016
Since coming to the United States in 2013, life has been pretty good for White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu. He’s one of only two players (Albert Pujols being the other) who has hit at least 30 home runs and 100 RBI in their first two seasons in the majors. He won Rookie of the Year in 2014, became a…
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White Sox: Jason Benetti gives fans new voice to root for and follow
New White Sox play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti and Cerebral Palsy Foundation CEO Richard Ellenson were scheduled to meet for lunch to go over how Benetti, who has cerebral palsy, can help his foundation. What was thought to be a quick chat between the two turned into a meal the two would never forget. “We both put aside about 45 minutes…
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White Sox: Three players with most to prove in 2016
February 19th (the first Spring Training workout for White Sox pitchers and catchers) can’t get here soon enough. While everyone at U.S. Cellular Field wants to wash out the bad taste from the 2015 season, there are some players that have a lot to prove. We know about the veterans that are in need of bounce back seasons, but...
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White Sox prospect Adam Engel wins Arizona Fall League MVP
While the the MLB Hot Stove begins to heat up, White Sox prospect Adam Engel was already lighting the diamond in Arizona on fire. On Saturday, the outfielder was named the Arizona Fall League MVP after leading the league in batting (.403), on-base percentage (.523) and slugging (.642). He was also second in the league in doubles (9) and stolen…
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White Sox: Everything starting to click for outfielder Adam Engel
In this year’s Arizona Fall League, White Sox prospect Adam Engel has been doing his best Daniel Murphy impression. The 23-year old outfielder has watched everything suddenly click for him at the plate, hitting a league-best .403 with a home run, nine doubles, a triple and nine RBI. He’s also swiped 10 bases in 14 attempts. Engel has been known…
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Twins win bidding for Korean slugger Byung-ho Park
The mystery team that won the bidding for Korean first baseman Byung-ho Park has finally been revealed. The Minnesota Twins will be (unless they can’t agree to a contract within 30 days) the new home for Park as the 29-year old moves to the U.S. [SHOP: Gear up, White Sox fans!] Park has put up video-game numbers in his...
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White Sox season review: Second base
As the White Sox head into the winter following a 76-86 offseason, CSNChicago.com will examine the past, present and future of each position group at 35th and Shields. We’ll look at second base today. Depth chart 1. Carlos Sanchez: Pre-arbitration eligible2. Micah Johnson: Rookie What went right Sanchez’s glove lived up to the hype in 2015. His fielding percentage (.99)…