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Ozzie Guillen, 44, is the 37th manager in White Sox history, taking over the team in 2004. Known for his candid style, the Venezuelan native has been a source of entertainment and controversy for media members and fans. Guillen started his professional career with the San Diego Padres organization but was traded to the White Sox before the 1985 season. He played 16 major league seasons, the first 13 with the Sox, and compiled a .264 career batting average. He won the 1985 American League Rookie of the Year award and was regarded as one of the best defensive shortstops of his era. Guillen played his final three years with Baltimore (1998), Atlanta (1998-99) and Tampa Bay (2000). He was a thir...
Ozzie Guillen, 44, is the 37th manager in White Sox history, taking over the team in 2004. Known for his candid style, the Venezuelan native has been a source of entertainment and controversy for media members and fans. Guillen started his professional career with the San Diego Padres organization but was traded to the White Sox before the 1985 season. He played 16 major league seasons, the first 13 with the Sox, and compiled a .264 career batting average. He won the 1985 American League Rookie of the Year award and was regarded as one of the best defensive shortstops of his era. Guillen played his final three years with Baltimore (1998), Atlanta (1998-99) and Tampa Bay (2000). He was a third base coach for Montreal in 2001, then was a coach for Florida in 2002 and 2003. Guillen took over as White Sox manager in 2004, admitting he had a hangover while interviewing for the position. He became the first Venezuelan to manage a team in the majors and became the first Latin American manager to win a World Series when the Sox won 11 of 12 postseason games and swept the Houston Astros in the 2005 World Series. Guillen has developed a reputation for letting his starting pitchers work deep into games. He has a 344-304 record as a manager and currently ranks ninth in franchise history for most wins. Guillen has been ejected 12 times and served two suspensions. He is married (Ibis) and has three sons (Ozzie Jr., Oney and Ozney).
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Cubs moving camp from Fitch Park to HoHoKam
MESA, Ariz. — When clubhouse man Tom "Otis" Hellmann addressed the team on the field before Monday's workout at Fitch Park, it looked like the Cubs were pulling out all stops to shake things up in 2009. As it turned out, Hellmann wasn't giving a...Tags: Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, Ryan Dempster, Spring Training, World Baseball Classic
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Jerry Owens, Chris Getz, Josh Fields to get early shot to impress Chicago White Sox
GLENDALE, Ariz. — A peek at the White Sox's traveling squad for Wednesday's exhibition opener against the Los Angeles Angels gives some indication as to which players will get a chance to make an early impression. Center fielder Jerry Owens, second...Tags: Josh Fields, Chicago White Sox, Major League Baseball, Trips and Vacations, Jerry Owens
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White Sox newcomer Jeff Marquez being compared a little to ex-Sox sinkerballer Jon Garland
Tribune reporterGLENDALE, Ariz. — Expectations and comparisons have followed Jeff Marquez throughout his brief career. As recently as last spring, Marquez was mentioned as part of a home-grown young pitching nucleus of the Yankees' system that featured high-...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Spring Training, Gavin Floyd, Major League Baseball, Javier Vazquez
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Competition at second base for White Sox
Alexi Ramirez's move to shortstop from second base has left a vacancy that manager Ozzie Guillen needs to fill. "It will be a key position for us," Guillen said Monday, adding that he's in no hurry to make a decision. "I don't care if we don't have a...Tags: Spring Training, Chicago White Sox, Major League Baseball, Automotive Equipment, Javier Vazquez
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Joe Crede makes Twins favorites in AL Central
You can argue that Joe Crede has been the White Sox's best all-around ballplayer since he arrived in Chicago to stay in 2002. The point is inarguable since 2005, when Magglio Ordonez fled to Detroit for reasons of money and health. Crede is unlikely to...Tags: Kyle Lohse, Joe Crede, Juan Uribe, Magglio Ordonez, Major League Baseball
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12-man pitching roster will leave White Sox with tough choices
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Starting positions are open at second base and center field, but the competition to merely land a backup spot could intensify if the White Sox carry a 12-man pitching staff. That could sway heavily in Brent Lillibridge's favor,...Tags: Joe Crede, Josh Fields, Spring Training, World Baseball Classic, Chicago White Sox
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Brent Lillibridge hopes speed fills need on White Sox
Tribune reporterGLENDALE, Ariz. — Brent Lillibridge says he won't be tempted by the power-friendly environment at U.S. Cellular Field. He knows better after witnessing his deep drives fade into routine outs last season at Atlanta's Turner Field. Lillibridge's...Tags: Chicago White Sox, Major League Baseball, Jerry Owens, U.S. Cellular Field, Baseball
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White Sox wish Joe Crede well in Minnesota
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Third baseman Joe Crede might need earplugs April 10 when he returns to U.S. Cellular Field as a member of the rival Minnesota Twins. "When they come to town and he's 20 feet away from our dugout, I'm sure he's going to get...Tags: Joe Crede, Robin Ventura, Gavin Floyd, Contracts, Alexei Ramirez
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Crede joins Twins, believes bad back is behind him
AP Sports WriterJoe Crede was in the clubhouse before his first workout with the Minnesota Twins when manager Ron Gardenhire entered the room and gave a brief but glowing introduction to his new team. "Welcome, Mr. Crede. Now that you've killed us as much as you have,...Tags: Joe Crede, Contracts, Major League Baseball, All Stars, Paul Konerko
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Vegas teen Bryce Harper has big future ahead
Tribune reporterA last-place finish—that is, 30th out of 30—might never be as sweet as it will be next season. That's because the 2010 season determines the order for the 2011 draft, and that draft will include the Tiger Woods of baseball—Bryce Harper,...Tags: Jeff Samardzija, Schools, Major League Baseball, Metal and Mineral, Tiger Woods
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Fields faces challenges as Crede replacement
A sequel that follows a hit can be tricky business. That's the spot that Josh Fields finds himself in trying to replace the popular Joe Crede at third base for the Chicago White Sox. Fields has had success for the Sox. He hit 23 homers with 67 RBIs...Tags: Joe Crede, Josh Fields, United States, World Baseball Classic, Chicago White Sox
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Guillen still the leader of these Sox
AP Sports WriterOzzie Guillen's golf cart weaves from one practice field to the next, stopping along the way to pick up players and give them a lift. Sometimes he'll just pull up so he can chat, joke and tell stories. Guillen is entering his sixth season as manager...Tags: Jim Thome, Joe Crede, Gavin Floyd, Magglio Ordonez, Alexei Ramirez
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