Tag Archives: Paul Konerko

2005 World Series Didn’t Change Things

Flip Flop Fly Ball has a lot of really awesomely created infographics, and this White Sox-centric one is no exception. It shows the 2005 White Sox team that won the World Series, along with each player’s tenure in the Major … Continue reading

Where the White Sox Go From Here – Part 1

The White Sox ended the 2012 season on a disappointing note. After being in first place for most of the last two months of the season they couldn’t hold on and ended up missing the playoffs. Now they find themselves … Continue reading

Checking In On The White Sox: July Edition

When I checked in on the White Sox a month ago, they were 1.5 games up in the AL Central, with a +40 run differential and a losing record at home. A month later they have increased their division lead … Continue reading

Ranking the White Sox All-Star Candidates

1. Chris Sale If you believe FanGraph’s WAR, Chris Sale has been the 2nd best pitcher in the AL. If FIP (Field Independant Pitching) is your thing, he is #1. He is also 8-2, 5th in the AL in K/9 … Continue reading

Checking In On The White Sox After Two Months

Two months into the 2012 baseball season, the Chicago White Sox are in first place, and truth be told, it’s not that fluky. They have a run differential of +35, the only positive number in the AL Central and the … Continue reading

Figuring Out The White Sox After One Month

I am writing this as the White Sox are playing the Indians is the second game of a day-night double header. All of the stats and facts referenced in this article are from prior to this game. After dropping the … Continue reading

Paul Konerko Has Been Amazing
- southsidesox.com

Larry from South Side Sox: Since the beginning of 2010, his line is .311/.394/.560 and a .404 wOBA. A rather remarkable achievement, particularly in these post-Steroid Era days. To put his hitting performance into perspective, only Miguel Cabrera, Jose Bautista, … Continue reading

Paul Konerko: Consistent, Not Special
- espn.go.com

David Schoenfield: While Konerko has consistently put up good home run and RBI totals, his OBP has fluctuated from as low as .305 in 2003 while generally hovering around .350. He’s reached a .375 OBP just four times. Compare that … Continue reading

2012 White Sox Preview

Baseball is nearly upon us. Pitchers and catchers report to spring training any day now, and as a White Sox fan I am less than excited. Keith Law of ESPN recently ranked ($) all 30 major league organizations’ farm systems. … Continue reading

White Sox Offseason Plans
- blogs.suntimes.com

Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times talked to White Sox GM Kenny Williams about his offseason plans: He said he won’t be in a “shopping mode” this offseason but suggested he could become a power shopper if he can … Continue reading