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After Carlos Lee's terrible second-half in 2001 and Paul Konerko all-star appearance in 2002, perhaps most Sox Fans would never think to debate the relative value of these two young Sox players. WSI's Andrew Ritchie ran the numbers, and has an answer that might surprise you!
Speaking of the Big Hurt
What value does Frank Thomas bring the Sox? How smart was the diminished skills clause? WSI's Dave Schmitt shares his views on these and other subjects!
Reinsdorf kills another team?
While the animosity between Sox Fans and Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf are well known, can you believe fans in Montreal aren't very fond of him either? WSI's Hal Vickery recounts what has Francophones and Anglophones equally ticked off in Quebec!
Dirt Bikes, Bruises, & More!
Aaron Rowand falls off a dirt bike, Mark Buehrle is bruised playing ball in Japan, Konerko inks a new deal, and Chicago baseball talk revolves around the other team's manager. WSI's Hal Vickery recaps a strange set of recent events!
Dick Allen: A Different View (Pt. 1)
Here is the internet's most complete review of Dick Allen, the enigmatic star of the Sox of the 1970's as researched by scout and author Craig Wright and first published by SABR magazine. Another WSI Exclusive!
The Beat Goes On!
Of all the original teams from the early-20th century, only two have been shutout of the World Series the past 42 years. One is the Sox, and the other plays on the other side of town (but their fans think losing is cute). WSI's Mark Liptak does not like the sound of Lovable Loser Sox!
Worse than Expansion Teams
The Anaheim Angels have become yet another team to have captured a world championship since our Sox last did it--never mind that the Sox got a 40+ year head start! WSI's Hal Vickery is a frustrated Sox Fan.