South Side Sox

On this day 44 years ago, the White Sox brought Jim Essian back home from Oakland. | Ron Vesely/Getty Images Jim Essian comes home 1869 Clark Griffith was born, in Clear Creek, Mo. While his 63.8 WAR career was built mostly in the 1890s as a pitcher for the Chicago Colts (Cubs), Griffith was a key member of the first MLB pennant-winning White Sox team, in 1901. For … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: November 20

With the White Sox in perpetual buy-low mode, welcome Austin Slater to the South Side! | Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Colson Montgomery and Juan Carela added in advance of the Rule 5 draft, Austin Slater signed for RF platoon On Wednesday, the White Sox announced the signing of outfielder Austin Slater. The deal is the definition of buy-low, as it will cost the White Sox … [Read more...] about Latest White Sox 40-man moves

On this day 16 years ago, former Sox backstop Don Wakamatsu became a true pioneer. | Rick Stewart/Getty Images Seattle makes a progressive hire — of a former South Side backstop 1913 After playing a number of games in the U.S. to spread and promote baseball, the White Sox and Giants boarded the liner R.M.S. Empress of Japan to cross the Pacific and start the world … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: November 19

In 2008, Dustin Pedroia became the first AL second baseman to win the MVP since Nellie Fox. | Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images A Dirtbag matches honors with Nellie 1976 It was a minor swap, but one the White Sox still lost. Seeking to fortify themselves at catcher, Dave Duncan was acquired from Baltimore for Pat Kelly. While Kelly’s career was waning, he still … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: November 18

Despite operating the club by the skin of his teeth, Bill Veeck was beloved among St. Louis Browns players. | Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images Bill Veeck is forced out of baseball — next stop, Chicago 1953The St. Louis Browns, relocated to Baltimore, officially became the Orioles — and without owner Bill Veeck. Veeck knew he’d have to leave … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: November 17