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White Sox the fifth-lowest total in MLB tweets

Brush Back — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:14:15 -0000

White Sox the fifth-lowest total in MLB tweets

In Major League Baseball, the Brewers (www.twitter.com/Brewers) have not discovered the tonic of the tweet. They have 692 followers, the fourth-lowest total in baseball. They are not super songbirds either. Their 215 tweets are tied with the Chicago White Sox for the fifth-lowest total.

The Philadelphia Phillies lead all of baseball with 464,525 followers, which places them far ahead of the second-place New York Yankees, who have 162,050 followers.

Sox May Be Finished With Offseason Shopping

Brush Back — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:46:24 -0000

Sox May Be Finished With Offseason Shopping

Merkin reports that White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen seems satisfied to stand pat with the current composition of his roster, a decision that would leave Chicago without the everyday DH that seemed to be the club's top priority this winter.

White Sox Acquire Juan Pierre

Brush Back — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:08:36 -0000

White Sox Acquire Juan Pierre

The White Sox acquired Juan Pierre from the Dodgers for two minor league pitchers, John Ely and Jon Link.

Pierre will cost the White Sox $3 million in ‘10 and $5 milllion in ’11, with the Dodgers picking up the remaining $10.5 million of his $18.5 million.

6.5 million reasons why Matsui won't play here

Brush Back — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:08:57 -0000

6.5 million reasons why Matsui won't play here

If the Sox want to add competition, ... consider a member of their 2005 World Series ......

Brush Back — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:13:59 -0000

If the Sox want to add competition, ... consider a member of their 2005 World Series ... team....Neal Cotts...

White Sox receive ample evidence from J.J. Putz's rehabilitation

"I've heard the rumors," Beckham said... "I kind of hope I don't lead off. I've never lead off...

Brush Back — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:05:06 -0000

"I've heard the rumors," Beckham said... "I kind of hope I don't lead off. I've never lead off before."

Chicago White Sox still seeking a leadoff hitter

Wise Declares Free Agency

Brush Back — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:27:45 -0000

Wise Declares Free Agency

Outfielder Dewayne Wise has declared free agency in lieu of accepting an outright assignment to Class AAA Charlotte.

No backpacks allowed - will MLB follow suit?

Brush Back — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:58:37 -0000

Backpacks not allowed here

NFL issues new stadium 'bag policy'? Does this just affect the Bears? What's the deal?

NOT ALLOWED:

Any size backpack
Fanny packs
Duffel bags
Shoulder purses
Non-fitting, over-sized camera cases
All other types of bags, regardless of size

ALLOWED AFTER INSPECTION:

Small handheld 'clutch' purses
Diaper bags (with related items)
Medical bags
Clear zip-lock bags for personal food
Clear Bears Pro Shop bags with merchandise from stadium stores
Cameras (6" lens max.) & binoculars with fit-to-size cases
Above items must fit into 12" x 12" template box at gates

Will the MLB follow suit - if so, that will drastically reduce the games I go to, how about you?

Its here, Its here - in HD on Comcast

Brush Back — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:07:03 -0000

I just saw that I now have MLB in HD... yes glorious HD on Comcast channel 233. Why didn't anyone tell me? When did this happen? Here I've been watching MLB in low res all this time - felt like I should have rabbit ears on the set with foil, no remote, and a mechanical dial to change channels!

(You direct TV users don't need to brag how you've had it all along!)

Crede, Uribe file for free agency

Brush Back — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:11:25 -0000

Crede, Uribe file for free agency

White Sox third baseman Joe Crede and infielder Juan Uribe were two of 65 players who filed for free agency Thursday.