Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
Scott Merkin / MLB.com : Pierzynski not worried about future — With deal expiring and Flowers in wings, uncertainty exists — CHICAGO — It's easy to support the theory of A.J. Pierzynski standing out as one of the most valuable players on the White Sox roster during his five-year tenure in Chicago.
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
MLB.com's Scott Merkin talked to White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who hopes to remain with the team after his current contract runs out: "Hopefully, we have a great year as a team and they will be in a situation where they want to bring me back, because I would be all for it. We haven't really talked about it, but everyone knows I would love to stay here and be a part of the White...
MLB (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
What are legitimate expectations for Jake Peavy? Should Gordon Beckham finished higher in BBWAA Rookie of the Year voting? Scott Merkin answers your latest Inbox questions.
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
White Sox lefty John Danks hopes to sign a multiyear extension with the White Sox, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin. The 24-year-old is eligible for arbitration for the first time this winter. Though he was thrilled to receive it, Danks turned down a four-year, $15.5MM offer from the White Sox on the advice of his agent Jeff Berry before the season. Gavin Floyd accepted the same offer....
MLB (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Who is going to take the field on Opening Day and at what positions? Will the White Sox make any trades. Beat reporter Scott Merkin answers these questions and more in his Inbox.
South Side Sox (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
White Sox playoff hero Orlando Hernandez. View full size photo uploaded October 26, 2009 On this date four years ago, the White Sox won the World Series. Where were you? White Sox link roundup: JJ continues his player reviews with Jayson Nix . The always entertaining mailbag , this time from Scott Merkin. Continuing the Sprocle bender, there's a White Sox first round draft pick quiz ....
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
More Thursday linkage... MLB.com's Mark Sheldon guesses the Reds will buy out Ramon Hernandez's option for $1MM, but then try to re-sign him. Sheldon also runs through the upcoming important hot stove dates. White Sox GM Ken Williams wouldn't reveal much about his offseason plans, talking to MLB.com's Scott Merkin. "I'm always looking at all the possibilities," said Williams....
MLB (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
Will outfielder Jermaine Dye be back with the White Sox in 2010? Did the Nick Swisher deal with the Yankees end up being a bad one? Scott Merkin answers these questions and more in the White Sox Inbox.
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009
... Floyd - $2.75MM SP - John Danks - $520K+ SP - Freddy Garcia - $1MM RP - Bobby Jenks - $5.6MM+ RP - Scott Linebrink - $5MM RP - Matt Thornton - $2.25MM RP - D.J. Carrasco - $440K+ RP - Tony Pena - $430K+ RP - Randy Williams - $410K RP - Carlos Torres - $400K Other commitments: Mike MacDougal - $350K, Jermaine Dye - $1MM Non-tender candidates: Bobby Jenks The White Sox have about $82MM committed...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 10/18/2009
... until I got a chance to fly up there and visit … Discussion: , and Discussion: : : : RELATED: Scott Merkin / : — Pitching coach showed success in Arizona and Seattle — Reds president of baseball operations and general manager Walt Jocketty did not set a strict timetable to hire a new Major League pitching coach when he spoke about the topic on Monday … Discussion: and Discussion:...
MLB (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
Will Alexei Ramirez return to the shortstop position in 2010? Will GM Kenny Williams make any moves via trade or free agency? Scott Merkin answers these questions and more in the White Sox Inbox.
