Good news -- my proof copy of White Sox Outsider 2010 is hitting the printer. I'm going to give it a once-over for quality control, and when it (hopefully) passes the test, I should be able to put it up for sale sometime next week (Tuesday? Wednesday?) . Thank Johnny Damon and my corrupt database for the delay. And thank you for your patience.
A simple link dump will have to suffice today. I'm through with you, words.
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Ozzie Guillen's decision to join Twitter continues to be a hot topic, with Dan McNeil wondering whether it represents a tipping point for Ozzie overload.
One wonders, however, when Sox fans will reach their tipping point on Guillen's antics. If the White Sox's reconstructed bullpen, for example, fails to support what looks like one the best rotations in baseball, will Sox fans want Guillen run out on a rail?
If Guillen is using Twitter like he's using it now, though...
Dr drew I like you work very very patient guy I wish I have that abilities u have.
...well, there won't be much to worry about. His sons are helping him out, and Oney Guillen already learned a lesson from Sox brass when he and Joey Cora (no longer on Twitter) got into an argument after a ball dropped between Carlos Quentin and Alexei Ramirez last year. Meanwhile, Ozzie Jr. uses Twitter innocuously, staying out of White Sox business.
So I'm thinking it's going to be harmless fun. But if it ain't, it'll probably end quickly, so pay attention.
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Otherwise:
*Guillen says he won't consider stepping down as long as birthday boy Jerry Reinsdorf is alive.
*Omar Vizquel showed up to camp and talked about his mentor/backup infielder role. Guillen still isn't taking any pressure off Ramirez.
*Take a look at Jake Peavy's path through the minors. It's pretty cool.
*Ominous quote from Juan Pierre:
"If I bring the game I've had over the years, we'll be fine."
*Joe Cowley ponders Daniel Hudson's options. The curveball in it -- the idea that Ozzie Guillen might want to carry three left-handed relievers! He can't even handle two.
*Hudson won't have many opportunities to wow his bosses, as the starting five will receive most of the spring starts.
