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Pierre Could Go To The Southside

Juan Pierre could very well be back in Chicago next season, though for the White Sox.

''Yeah, I love Ozzie,'' Pierre said of Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, his former third-base coach during the Florida Marlins' World Series championship season in 2003. ''I know how he is as a person. He talks, but you go out there and play hard with no excuses, and you get along with him. Just knowing him and being around him for so long, and winning the World Series with him, yeah, I definitely wouldn't mind playing for Ozzie.''

General manager Jim Hendry confirmed he wants to keep him, and the Cubs have begun preliminary talks about re-signing Pierre.

But it's clear that Pierre is determined to test the market.

''It will weigh in,'' Pierre said of Dusty Baker's fate playing a role in his decision. ''There are a lot of question marks. Dusty will be a factor because he is the best manager I've ever played for. I respect him a lot.

Via Chicago Sun-Times


Chicago Teams Headline List Manny Could Join

The Red Sox are expected to shop Manny Ramirez this winter, and the two Chicago teams are believed to be teams he would waive his 10-5 rights to join. The others are the Mets, Angels, Tigers and Phillies.

Via Chicago Tribune


Guillen Wants To Shut Down Contreras

Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said Saturday he'd prefer that Jose Contreras sit out the rest of the season after the right-hander strained his right hamstring in Friday night's loss to Seattle.

Via AP


White Sox Sep 2006 Archive

  • Boras Doesn't Believe Crede's Days In Chicago Are Over

    Joe Crede declined to elaborate Tuesday on the condition of his lower back or his future with the White Sox, but his high-profile agent defused the perception his client's days are numbered in Chicago.

  • Figgins On The Move To Chicago?

    The White Sox could be a trade partner for Chone Figgins since they likely will be shopping for a center fielder, left fielder and shortstop this winter.

  • Crede May Need Back Surgery

    Joe Crede was out of the starting lineup with lower back pain for the third straight game on Saturday and said the injury may require offseason surgery.

  • Buehrle's MRI Comes Back Good

    Mark Buehrle has a $9.5 million club option for 2007, which the club is expected to pick up.