May 2015 - Chicago White Sox Wiretap

White Sox Bring Beckham Back On $2M Deal

Jan 29, 2015 4:59 PM

The Chicago White Sox have signed Gordon Beckham to a one-year, $2 million deal.

Chicago traded Beckham to the Los Angeles Angels in August, but decided to bring the infielder back.

Beckham has the ability to play second, third or shortstop.

Doug Padilla/ESPN

Tags: Chicago White Sox, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Terms Agreement

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White Sox Sign Penny, Soto To Minors Deals

Jan 23, 2015 8:29 AM

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to Minor League contracts with Brad Penny and Geovany Soto.

Soto appeared in just 24 games with the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics last season.

Penny was 2-1 with a 6.58 ERA in four starts and eight appearances with the Miami Marlins last season.

Associated Press

Tags: Chicago White Sox, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Jeff Samardzija Will Earn $9.8M In 2015

Jan 19, 2015 8:46 AM

The Chicago White Sox have avoided arbitration with Jeff Samardzija by agreeing to a one-year, $9.8 million contract.

Chicago acquired Samardzija in a trade with the Oakland Athletics earlier this offseason.

This is Samardzija's final run through arbitration.

Dan Hayes/CSN Chicago

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White Sox To Retire Konerko's No. 14

Jan 15, 2015 3:43 PM

The Chicago White Sox will honor Paul Konerko by retiring his No. 14 on May 23.

A statue of Konerko has already been placed on the outfield concourse in Chicago.

The first 20,000 fans in attendance for the May 23 game against the Minnesot Twins will receive a replica Konerko statue.

Doug Padilla/ESPN

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Abreu Eyes Playoff Berth For White Sox

Jan 9, 2015 8:41 AM

Jose Abreu has been paying close attention to what the Chicago White Sox have been doing this offseason.

The White Sox have added Jeff Samardzija, David Robertson, Adam LaRoche and Melky Cabrera.

"I'm preparing for a longer season," Abreu said with the help of his assistant. "I'm not preparing for 162 games. I want playoffs in Chicago.

"Individual accolades won't matter. At the end, we will be remembered for what we accomplished as a team, and as a team, we have business to finish this year and years to come."

Scott Merkin/MLB

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White Sox Agree To $4M Contract With Bonifacio

Jan 5, 2015 4:37 PM

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with Emilio Bonifacio, according to a source.

Bonifacio will make a guaranteed $3 million in 2015. The deal includes a $4 million club option for 2016 with a $1 million buyout.

The 29-year-old is a .262 hitter with 164 stolen bases over eight seasons.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

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White Sox Trying To Move Dayan Viciedo

Jan 2, 2015 4:37 PM

The Chicago White Sox will look to trade Dayan Viciedo.

Chicago could make the move while looking to upgrade their bullpen and bench depth.

Viciedo has hit .254/.298/.424 over 483 Major League games.

 

Scott Merkin/MLB

Tags: Chicago White Sox, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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