Today in White Sox History: January 9

Jan 9 2023 by South Side Sox

 
Bill Simas had a terrific 2000 season — but never pitched in the majors again.

The end of two major league careers

2001

The White Sox confirmed that reliever Bill Simas, who had Tommy John surgery in December, would miss the entire 2001 season. The righty became just another casualty on a pitching staff that suffered massive losses in the 2000 AL Central title run, including starters James Baldwin and Cal Eldred.

Simas in fact would never pitch in the major leagues again, attempting...

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