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No Deal for Sox Fans
While the new labor deal has Twins fans celebrating a trip to the playoffs, Sox Fans can't find much of anything for us except more heartache. WSI's Mark Liptak recaps the sad totals.
Consensus among White Sox is they're happy to be playing
8/31...The Daily Herald writes that the Sox are happy to be back, and will continue to be bad.
August 30... They're Ba-aack!
No strike and the Sox 2002 nightmare will continue another month. Danny Wright settles down and the Sox win a meaningless game in Detroit, 4-3.
Striking out!
The strike date is upon us and the newest chapter in over 30 years of baseball labor strife is about to be written. WSI's Hal Vickery puts the current situation in perspective. One more fan's opinion...
August 28... Garland Brilliant!
Jon Garland threw a complete game 6-hit shutout and the Sox cruise behind two homers and five rbi's by Magglio Ordonez, 8-0 over Toronto. Was this the last game of the season?
Sox at Tigers, August 30-September 1
8/28... TBSU for the Sox/Detroit showdown this upcoming weekend. More than likely, the first two games of the set will be the last of the season.
August 27... Crede Slams Jays!
Joe Crede hits two homers including a walk-off grand slam to lead the Sox to a comeback 8-4 victory over Toronto in ten innings!
Strike it Big at White Sox Interactive!
WSI founder George Bova shares how White Sox Interactive got started, how WSI will handle a strike, views on the Chicago media, and a little known but shocking secret about himself!
August 26... Walks haunt Sox
The Sox issue 8 walks and allow six runs in the fateful third inning, losing to Toronto 6-4. But hey, it's only the first loss to the Jays all season!
Bad game, bad news, bad team
8/26... The Tribune reports on the Sox's loss to Toronto, the possible season-ending injury to All-Star first baseman Paul Konerko, the overall ineffectiveness of starter Jim Parque, and just the complete crappiness of the 2002 Chicago White Sox.
Sox and Cubs have minor leagues set
8/26... The Tribune reports that the Sox could have made a move to acquire the local Kane County Cougars, but chose to keep things the way they are down on the farm.
Labor talks getting urgent
8/26... The Tribune reports that the labor talks between the owners and the MLBPA are gaining a sense of urgency as the strike date approaches.
Glover sharp, Graffanino hurt, Sox win
8/25... The Tribune reports on the Sox's win over Tampa Bay that featured a possible season-ending injury for Tony Graffanino and a solid outing by starter Gary Glover.
Hoyt Wilhelm remembered
he ex-Sox and hall-of-famer past away last Friday, August 23 at age 79. White Sox Interactive is proud to offer Sox Fans this special tribute to the knuckleball ace, "Old Tilt."
Manuel not giving up on struggling Thomas
8/24...Sox manager Jerry Manuel is not ready to give up on who is the biggest offensive player in White Sox history. The Sun-Times with the story.
August 23... Back to being pathetic.
The Sox rolled over and played dead for Tanyon Sturtze and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The final was 8-2 on Elvis Night.
Kris Honel speaks!
He's the high school All-American drafted #1 by the Sox in 2001. Now he's tearing up the South Atlantic League and speaking to WSI's Michael Callis in this EXCLUSIVE interview!
Hitting the clause button
8/23...The Sun-Times reports on why Sox president Jerry Reinsdorf will likely use the diminished skill's clause on Frank Thomas' contract.
Thomas takes a seat; Manuel still supportive
8/22...The Daily Herald writes that while Frank Thomas rode the pine, manager Jerry Manuel is still supportive.
What went right?
Was the 2002 season a total disaster for Sox Fans? Okay, close. But close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades! WSI's Hal Vickery recounts a few things that went right, too.
Valentin wants winners; not big names
8/20... The Tribune reports that Sox shortstop Jose Valentin wants the Sox to go after players who want to win, not just big name vets.
Strike will effect 2003 Sox payroll (The Sox lost, too)
8/20... The Tribune reports that Sox GM Kenny Williams has stated that a work stoppage will negatively effect the 2003 Sox payroll. Oh, they lost, too.
Nancy Faust speaks!
For thirty-two seasons, she has been the one constant for Sox Fans at Comiskey Park. Now organist Nancy Faust shares her view with WSI's Dan Helpingstine in this EXCLUSIVE interview!
August 19...Humiliated and don't care.
Gary Glover gives up four homeruns the first two innings, including three to the first four hitters. The Sox humiliated, 7-3 to the Twins.
Sox may have played final road game
8/19...The Daily Herald writes that if a strike does happen, the Sox havve played their last road game of the 2002 season.
What went wrong: Part Two!
The team most experts thought the favorite to win the A.L. Central flopped miserably. WSI's Hal Vickery proudly introduces this annual summary Sox Fans can practically set their watch to. So big, we had to split it into two parts!
August 17... Dead again in Oakland.
The Sox are blown out in Oakland 9-2, and the only interesting thing is the Sox get plunked after three A's get hit first. Yawn...
Ritchie to remain on disabled list with sore shoulder
8/17...Sox manager Jerry Manuel says Todd Ritchie is going to get an extra 10 days off. The Sun-Times brings the story.
August 16... Hard luck Buehrle
The Sox give Mark Buehrle absolutely no support, sending him to his ninth defeat. Sox lose in Oakland 1-0. Nobody is surprised.
What went wrong?
The team most experts thought the favorite to win the A.L. Central flopped miserably. WSI's Hal Vickery proudly introduces this annual summary Sox Fans can practically set their watch to. So big we had to split it into two pieces!
Manuel regrets selling Valentin short at short
8/15...The Sun-Times reports that as Jerry Manuel is looking back, that maybe moving Jose Valentin from shortstop wasn't the best idea.
August 14... Walk-fest, Sox pounded.
Jim Parque can't make it out of the second inning, and thing go downhill from there for Sox Fans. Sox lose 11-6 at Texas.
Cory Snyder speaks!
There are intriguing questions of "what if" that spring from the short 3 month stay of Cory Snyder with the White Sox. 1991 was a pivotal year after a 94-win season. Frank Thomas was a budding superstar, Sammy Sosa the dark horse for the right field spot, and Walt Hriniak a hitting coach with incredible authority in the clubhouse. Cory Snyder speaks with WSI's Mark Liptak in this EXCLUSIVE interview!
August 11... Big hits for Big win!
Four runs on three dingers provide the winning margin as the Sox take the rubber game of the series, 6-5 over Seattle!
Biddle not pleased with bullpen's effort
8/11...The Daily Herald writes that Rocky Biddle was none to pleased with the work of the bullpen on Saturday.
August 10... Tinkering collapse.
Jerry Manuel's righty-loaded line up blows another Sox win, but he stubbornly refuses to give up on it. Sox lose 7-3 to Seattle.
August 9... Who are these guys?
The Sox cruise over Seattle 10-2, leaving Sox Fans asking themselves who are these guys, and please don't let the old ones come back!
Fire Sale Foul up!
Is there any other team besides the Sox that could screw up dumping salary? We're still stuck with four guys fighting for playing time on the left side of the infield! Plus more MLB follies from Commissioner Bud recounted by WSI's Dave Schmitt!
Trio must prove they can hit at big-league level
8/9...The Daily Herald writes that the Sox three young stars Aaron Rowand, Joe Crede, and Willie Harris have to show they can hit major league pitching.
August 8... Parque hangs tough!
Jim Parque goes 5.1 innings to pick up his first win in nearly two years, 3-2 over Anaheim, marking two consecutive one-run victories by our Sox. Who wudda thunk it?
Sox 7, Angels 6
8/8...Another late inning choke job...by the other team this time! Clayton knocks in the winning run, in your face Rally Monkey. AP, has the details.
August 7... Showing heart--finally!
The Sox win their first ninth inning walk-off victory, 7-6 over Anaheim, and Royce "Clutch" Clayton was the hero! Who wudda thunk it?
20 Game Losers?
The Sox have announced Todd Ritchie will no longer start for the team, blowing his chances at 20 losses. Hollywood celebrity and Sox Fan Senor Sock takes time out from romancing movie starlets to note Ritchie doesn't deserve the honor!
