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White Sox ink Betemit and Wise; finalize four-year deal with Viciedo Fri Dec 12 17:18:45 2008 EST
Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago White Sox avoided arbitration on Friday with infielder Wilson Betemit and outfielder DeWayne Wise, signing the duo to one-year contracts. The 27-year-old Betemit, who was acquired from the Yankees last month in the package that sent Nick Swisher to the Bronx, will earn $1.3 million in 2009, while Wise, 30, will collect $550,000 next year. Betemit hit .265 with six homers and 25 RBI in 87 games for New York in 2008. In six pro seasons with three clubs,
Cameron reportedly headed to the Bronx Thu Dec 11 06:40:56 2008 EST
enterfielder Mike Cameron could be headed to the New York Yankees. The deal, according to the paper's sources, would have Cameron heading to the Bronx and Melky Cabrera being shipped to Milwaukee. Cameron, who broke into the majors with the Chicago White Sox and later played in New York with the Mets, posted a .243 batting average in 120 games with the Brewers in 2008. The Yankees would be Cameron's seventh team. The 35-year-old also has played for the Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners and San
Indians sign Ohka Fri Dec  5 12:12:26 2008 EST
ht- hander Tomo Ohka to a minor league contract. Ohka hasn't pitched in the majors since 2007 when he went 2-5 with a 5.79 earned run average in 10 starts for the Toronto Blue Jays. Last year he spent the year at Triple-A Charlotte after signing with the Chicago White Sox organization during spring training Over nine major league seasons, Ohka has compiled a 50-63 mark with a 4.14 ERA in 184 games, including 172 starts, for Boston, the Montreal/Washington franchise, Milwaukee and the Blue Jays.
Report: White Sox sign Cuban defector Viciedo Fri Nov 21 12:47:59 2008 EST
Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago White Sox have reportedly agreed to terms on a lucrative contract with 19-year-old Cuban defector Dayan Viciedo. Viciedo, considered to be a five-tool talent at third base, defected from Cuba with his family in May. According to the Chicago Tribune, Viciedo worked out in the Dominican Republic last week for a number of teams The Tribune reported late Wednesday night that the deal was worth $10 million, while MLB.com, citing Viciedo's agent, Jaime Torre
Mariners pick A's bench coach Wakamatsu as manager Wed Nov 19 12:43:33 2008 EST
, Red Sox third base coach DeMarlo Hale and Cardinals third base coach Jose Oquendo. A former catcher, Wakamatsu played with seven organizations over 12 seasons. His only stint in the majors came in 1991, when he played in 18 games with the Chicago White Sox, batting .226 with no homers or runs batted in. Born in Hood River, Oregon, Wakamatsu grew up in Hayward, California, and played collegiately at Arizona State alongside Barry Bonds before the Cincinnati Reds selected him in the 11th round o
Report: Mariners pick A's bench coach Wakamatsu as manager Tue Nov 18 20:34:55 2008 EST
ch Jose Oquendo -- none of whom had major league managerial experience. A former catcher, Wakamatsu's playing career spanned 12 seasons with seven organizations. His only stint in the majors came in 1991, when he played in 18 games with the Chicago White Sox, batting .226 with no homers or runs batted in. Born in Hood River, Oregon, Wakamatsu grew up in Hayward, California, and played collegiately at Arizona State before the Cincinnati Reds selected him in the 11th round of the 1985 amateur dra
ChiSox outright MacDougal to minors Fri Nov 14 16:23:26 2008 EST
Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago White Sox have outrighted the contract of pitcher Mike MacDougal to Triple-A Charlotte. MacDougal appeared in 16 games for the White Sox last season and did not register a decision while pitching to an earned run average of 2.12. He was also 0-4 with a 3.83 ERA in 38 games with Charlotte. The 31-year-old right-hander has a career record of 13-20 with 50 saves and a 4.04 ERA in 257 games, all but three in relief, over eight seasons with the White Sox an
Yankees get Swisher from White Sox for three players Thu Nov 13 16:44:28 2008 EST
Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Yankees announced on Thursday that they have acquired Nick Swisher and pitcher Kanekoa Texeira from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for infielder Wilson Betemit and two minor league hurlers. "We're excited with the addition of Nick Swisher," said Yankees manager Joe Girardi. "We feel he has a ton of upside. He's a patient switch-hitter, adds versatility at a number of defensive positions, and will be a positive presence inside the clubhouse." Swisher
Twins sign Gardenhire to extension Thu Nov 13 10:59:31 2008 EST
ough the 2011 season. Gardenhire will begin his eighth season as Twins skipper in 2009. He has guided the club to a record of 622-512, including 88-75 in 2008. Last year's team nearly reached the postseason, losing a one-game playoff to the Chicago White Sox for the American League Central crown. The Twins also signed Gardenhire's coaching staff to two-year contracts through the 2010 campaign -- the first year of Minnesota's new ballpark. "Ron and his staff have done an outstanding job over the
Ozuna files for free agency Wed Nov 12 17:58:27 2008 EST
New York, NY (Sports Network) - Infielder Pablo Ozuna was the only player to file for free agency on Wednesday. Ozuna, 34, hit .260 with one home run and nine RBI in 96 at-bats over 68 games between the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers last season. A career reserve, Ozuna has logged more than 100 at-bats only twice in his seven-year career. His best season came in 2006, when he batted .328 with two homers and 17 RBI in 189 at-bats for the White Sox. The Dominican Republic native is a c
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