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Today in White Sox History: December 14

Jim Delsing saw just a short stint on the South Side before being shipped away on this day, 76 years ago. | Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images

A minor swap with New York that turned out about as even as can be

1948

The White Sox dealt young center fielder Jim Delsing to the Yankees for first baseman-left fielder Bud Souchock. And by any account the deal was a draw between 0.1 WAR players. Souchock was a platoon player for the 1949 White Sox before being lost to Detroit in 1950’s...

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Today in White Sox History: December 13

More than 10 years after his major league debut, Bill Robinson won a World Series with the Pirates in 1979. On this day 53 years ago, the White Sox helped him along on that journey.

A mostly-brutal day of transactions

1969

The White Sox dealt their star lefthander Gary Peters and catcher Don Pavletich to the Red Sox for Syd O’Brien and Billy Farmer. (Farmer retired instead of reporting, so as compensation Chicago received Gerry “Wheat Germ Kid” Janeski in early March 1970.)...

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2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 8

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Expanded to a 13-player ballot, to accommodate the Garrett Crochet deal

The trade of Garrett Crochet to Boston, bringing in four top prospects from a system at least as good as ours, is a good enough time as any to signal a transition in the voting and to get rid of the expended Prospect Vote history that has topped each of the first seven votes.

Given that our ballot now extends to the (estimated) 16th overall prospect for the White Sox and four players in...

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Today in White Sox History: December 12

This man, Dick Ruthven, singlehandedly scuttled the success of one of the biggest trading days in White Sox history, 49 years ago today. | George Gojkovich/Getty Images

One of the busiest trading days in South Side annals ends as a sum negative

1975

In an effort to start improving a desultory offense, White Sox GM Roland Hemond and new owner Bill Veeck acquired former NL batting champ Ralph “Road Runner” Garr and infielder Larvell Blanks from Atlanta for pitchers Dan Osborn and...

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White Sox Sign Dan Altavilla To Minor League Deal

The White Sox announced Thursday that they’ve signed right-handed reliever Dan Altavilla to a minor league contract. The MAS+ Agency client will be in spring training as a non-roster invitee.

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Yankees pulled out of blockbuster Garrett Crochet trade over star prospects

The New York Yankees drew a firm line in negotiations with the Chicago White Sox over left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet, according to the New York Post.

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Yankees pulled out of blockbuster Garrett Crochet trade over star prospects

The New York Yankees drew a firm line in negotiations with the Chicago White Sox over left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet, according to the New York Post.

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Braves reportedly among finalists in Garrett Crochet trade

The Braves haven’t been in on any of the top free agent pitchers to this point, and that’s not expected to change, given the inflated market. Where Anthopoulos usually does his bidding for stars is through trade, the most sought-after option this offseason being Garrett Crochet.

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Sox snag Shane Smith from Brewers in Rule 5 draft

Shane Smith spent time with the AFL’s Surprise Saguaros in 2023, and has to be happy he’ll make the jump from Double-A to the majors in 2025. | Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images

He’ll likely take a swingman role in 2025, providing he can break north out of Arizona

With the first pick in the draft that sorta doesn’t really matter, the White Sox plucked pitcher Shane Smith from the Milwaukee Brewers.

There was little Rule 5 draft suspense as the White Sox selected, as news...

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Former Tennessee Vols hurler Garrett Crochet heading to new team in MLB blockbuster trade

Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet is reportedly finally on the move.   The ex-Tennessee Vols pitcher is heading to the Boston Red Sox via trade, per multiple outlets on Wednesday.

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Garrett Crochet Trade Nets White Sox Four Promising Prospects

The rumors since the 2024 trade deadline are finally becoming a reality for the Chicago White Sox. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Boston Red Sox are acquiring Chicago's left-handed starting pitcher, Garrett Crochet, pending a physical.

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Garrett Crochet shipped to Boston

Kyle’s smile? Kyle Teel heads from a playoff contender to a 121-loss club in this Wednesday’s swap of Sox. | Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

Four prospects, including the Carmines’ No. 4 and 5, head to Chicago

Every decade or so, the White Sox make a Chris Sale trade. Only in 2024, it’s called the Garrett Crochet Trade.

On Wednesday the White Sox shipped their ascendant southpaw star east to Boston in return for four Red Sox prospects. Included in the...

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White Sox Luis Robert Jr. Draws Trade Interest at Winter Meetings

Chicago White Sox centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. has become a part of the MLB Winter Meetings buzz. The Cincinnati Reds have reportedly expressed interest in not only Chicago's blossoming ace, Garrett Crochet but also Robert Jr, as they aim to bolster their roster for a potential playoff push in 2024.

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Reds Join the Fray for AL Central Team’s Top Trade Target

With the Winter Meetings in full swing, the Chicago White Sox are fielding calls from teams eager to pry away two of their most valuable assets: left-hander Garrett Crochet and centerfielder Luis Robert Jr.

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Report Indicates that the Cincinnati Reds are Interested in The White Sox Outfielder

The Luis Robert Jr. trade market has been somewhat quiet, but a new report shows that the Cincinnati Reds may have some interest in him. As the Chicago White Sox field a flurry of offers for their main trade chip Garrett Crochet, it has been somewhat quiet with news about interest regarding outfielder Luis Robert Jr.

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Today in White Sox History: December 11

On this day 15 years ago, J.J. Putz signed a prove-it deal with the White Sox, in hopes of getting a closer role again in the future.

J.J. Putz arrives to make the back of the South Side pen airtight

1924

White Sox superstar second sacker Eddie Collins, who had led the club to a 14-13 record as player-manager to finish out an awful 1923 season, was named the permanent player-manager of the club. All Collins did was lead the battered mid-1920s White Sox to consecutive winning records (79-75...

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White Sox retain Grady Sizemore on coaching staff

New Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable is retaining Grady Sizemore, who concluded the 2024 season as interim manager, on his coaching staff. Sizemore will serve as the offensive coordinator under Venable, who announced the full coaching staff for the upcoming season on Monday.

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MLB Rumors: Garrett Crochet Trade Not 'Close' Amid Yankees, Mets, Red Sox Buzz

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet's name has been included in trade rumors since last season. A deal didn't materialize before the 2024…

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White Sox Hire Joel McKeithan As Assistant Hitting Coach

The White Sox announced their finalized coaching staff on Monday afternoon. The only previously unreported addition was the hiring of Joel McKeithan as assistant hitting coach.

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Today in White Sox History: December 10

Future Hall-of-Famer Al Simmons was sold to Detroit on this day, 89 years ago.

The South Siders sell off a future Hall-of-Famer

1935

The White Sox sold left fielder Al Simmons to the Detroit Tigers for $75,000 (about $1.7 million in today’s dollars). Chicago had in fact purchased Simmons from Philadelphia along with Mule Haas and Jimmy Dykes three years earlier, in a $100,000 purchase, making this sale three years later a pretty solid one.

During his three All-Star seasons with the Sox,...

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