He's Back!

The Sox have agreed to terms with 1B Paul Konerko on a $60 million, 5-year deal.

Big Mistake

The Sox have sent Aaron Rowand and two minor league left-handed pitchers, Gio Gonzalez and Daniel Haigwood, to Philly in exchange for former Sox-killer Jim Thome pending the players passing physicals. The Sox will also receive cash considerations to pay for some of the remaining $43.5 million due to Thome over the next 3 seasons.
So the Sox are sending a proven rock-solid center fielder and their two best young left handed arms, and in return we get a 35 year old, injury riddled slugger on the downside of his career. Peachy. I know we need a LH power hitter, but wouldn't it be wise to try and get one who we can count on being healthy for the entire season next year? Before going down with a season ending elbow injury which required surgery in August, Thome hit .207 with seven homers and 30 RBI in 193 at-bats. He also has battled back and shoulder problems in years prior to this season.
This trade should pretty much officially end Frank Thomas era on the South Side. In my opinion, counting on Thome to be healthy all year next season is just as much of a risk as depending on Frank to be healthy next year would be. If anything, Thome is a more of a risk because he is under contract for 3 more years. Thomas could have been had for a incentive laden 1-year deal that I guarantee would cost less than 1 year of Thome's salary, even with the Phillies paying a huge portion of it. Granted, KW probably felt his hand was forced if he wanted a LH slugger after Delgado went to the Mets this morning.
I'm upset about this in every way possible. We are giving up way too much, including one of my favorite players in Aaron Rowand. Throwing two of our top 10 prospects in the trade is absolutely insane. Not only two top 10 prospects, but two LHP's if early reports are accurate. I don't like getting Thome at his age with the history of injury problems that he has had. As if all that weren't enough, the move will most likely force my favorite White Sox player of all-time (Frank Thomas) out the door. I hate to say it, but I hope Thome fails his physical so this whole thing doesn't go down.

Another Sight To See

Now This Is A Sox Fan

My uncle painted this on to his VW Passat during the playoffs. I'm an even bigger Sox fan than him, but I'm not that crazy. Looks pretty good if you ask me. I'd drive it.

Sox Snubbed On Gold Gloves

Despite playing just 93 games in CF before going down with a season ending ankle injury, Tori Hunter (3 Errors, .987 FPCT) beat out Aaron Rowand (3 Errors, .992 FPCT) for the Gold Glove. Joe Crede (10 Errors, .971 FPCT) was also snubbed in favor of Eric Chavez (15 Errors, .966 FPCT). We are truly the Rodney Dangerfield's of the American League.

Here's an updated MLB drought list. It's a beatuiful thing to see a 0 next to Chicago White Sox in every category.

Larry Mahnken at The Hardball Times explains how the Sox were due...and how the Yankee's won't be for approximately 651 years. (Provided that they don't win one before then.)

John Brattian at The Hardball Times takes a good look at both side's of the story concerning "Shoeless" Joe Jackson's involvement in throwing the 1919 World Series.