Update: Since discussion has already started here, I'll just tack on that the White Sox acquired Juan Pierre for two PTBNLs and $9 million.
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With the lack of White Sox news for once, I turned my attention to eulogies tonight, knocking out parting words for Octavio Dotel and D.J. Carrasco.
If you follow me on Twitter -- or read the box to the right -- you'll see a couple of interesting numbers about Dotel, namely that:
- He allowed more than half of his inherited runners to score in 2009.
- Compared to 2008, he allowed more inherited runners to score (13 to 12) despite having far fewer of them (25 to 43).
Add in the rising walk rate, declining strikeout rate, the lack of success with his fastball and his 37 years of age, and the Sox were smart to not offer him arbitration. Sorry, Chris.
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Christian Marrero Reading Room:
*South Side Sox has an awesome MS Paint art gallery going. Might not be safe for work, only due to the vivid colors and sheer hilarity.
*Andrew says J.J. Putz is composed of Sox parts.
*It's not related to the Sox, but this Roy Halladay-Cliff Lee-three-team-trade is amazing.
*Hideki Matsui is changing coasts and joining the Angels. "Cross him off the list, then."
*Fun to look at: A photo of old Old Comiskey from the Library of Congress (by way of BTF).
*On Facebook: A classic Christmas card from Kenny.
