StatManDu Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 THIS DATE IN SOX HISTORY: DEC 19 For more, see www.whitesoxalmanac.com LUKE, YOU ARE A DODGER 1938: After four solid seasons behind the plate, the White Sox sold 18-year veteran Luke Sewell to the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Titus, Ala., native was purchased by the Sox on Jan. 19, 1935 immediately after he had been from Washington. Sewell hit .285 for the 1935 Sox, his best output since hitting .294 for the 1927 Indians. The following year, Sewell reached career-highs with five home runs and 73 RBIs and topped league backstops with 87 assists. After another year as a regular behind the Sox plate, Sewell’s playing time decreased. The emergence of Mike Tresh, who played for the Sox until 1948, made Sewell expendable. GIL … JUST IN CASE 1997: Benji Gil the heir apparent to Ozzie Guillen? Seeking veteran insurance at shortstop, the White Sox acquired Benji Gil from the Texas Rangers for relievers Al Levine and Larry Thomas. With Guillen’s playing days with the Sox over, the team was thin at shortstop. The Sox had acquired Mike Caruso from the Giants in the “white flag” trade the previous July but he had never played above Class-A. In Gil, the Sox were receiving a somewhat proven commodity, who had given Texas solid seasons in 1995 and 1997 but had his 1996 was cut short by an injury. There was never any need for Gil. Caruso had a spectacular rookie season in 1997 while Gil was relegated to the Sox Triple-A affiliate at Charlotte. PIERZYNSKI FOR THREE 2005: The White Sox and catcher A.J. Pierzynski agreed to terms on a three-year contract. And why not? In the previous 87 years, the Sox did not have Pierzynski, they did not win a World Series. In his first season with the team, the White Sox won the World Series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 QUOTE(StatManDu @ Dec 19, 2007 -> 01:38 PM) THIS DATE IN SOX HISTORY: DEC 19 For more, see www.whitesoxalmanac.com LUKE, YOU ARE A DODGER 1938: After four solid seasons behind the plate, the White Sox sold 18-year veteran Luke Sewell to the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Titus, Ala., native was purchased by the Sox on Jan. 19, 1935 immediately after he had been from Washington. Sewell hit .285 for the 1935 Sox, his best output since hitting .294 for the 1927 Indians. The following year, Sewell reached career-highs with five home runs and 73 RBIs and topped league backstops with 87 assists. After another year as a regular behind the Sox plate, Sewell’s playing time decreased. The emergence of Mike Tresh, who played for the Sox until 1948, made Sewell expendable. GIL … JUST IN CASE 1997: Benji Gil the heir apparent to Ozzie Guillen? Seeking veteran insurance at shortstop, the White Sox acquired Benji Gil from the Texas Rangers for relievers Al Levine and Larry Thomas. With Guillen’s playing days with the Sox over, the team was thin at shortstop. The Sox had acquired Mike Caruso from the Giants in the “white flag” trade the previous July but he had never played above Class-A. In Gil, the Sox were receiving a somewhat proven commodity, who had given Texas solid seasons in 1995 and 1997 but had his 1996 was cut short by an injury. There was never any need for Gil. Caruso had a spectacular rookie season in 1997 while Gil was relegated to the Sox Triple-A affiliate at Charlotte. PIERZYNSKI FOR THREE 2005: The White Sox and catcher A.J. Pierzynski agreed to terms on a three-year contract. And why not? In the previous 87 years, the Sox did not have Pierzynski, they did not win a World Series. In his first season with the team, the White Sox won the World Series. I remember that day and i was damn excited when it happened. Can't we have a day like this soon KW? Suprise by getting a key player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 QUOTE(StatManDu @ Dec 19, 2007 -> 07:38 AM) THIS DATE IN SOX HISTORY: DEC 19 For more, see www.whitesoxalmanac.com LUKE, YOU ARE A DODGER 1938: After four solid seasons behind the plate, the White Sox sold 18-year veteran Luke Sewell to the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Titus, Ala., native was purchased by the Sox on Jan. 19, 1935 immediately after he had been from Washington. Sewell hit .285 for the 1935 Sox, his best output since hitting .294 for the 1927 Indians. The following year, Sewell reached career-highs with five home runs and 73 RBIs and topped league backstops with 87 assists. After another year as a regular behind the Sox plate, Sewell’s playing time decreased. The emergence of Mike Tresh, who played for the Sox until 1948, made Sewell expendable. GIL … JUST IN CASE 1997: Benji Gil the heir apparent to Ozzie Guillen? Seeking veteran insurance at shortstop, the White Sox acquired Benji Gil from the Texas Rangers for relievers Al Levine and Larry Thomas. With Guillen’s playing days with the Sox over, the team was thin at shortstop. The Sox had acquired Mike Caruso from the Giants in the “white flag” trade the previous July but he had never played above Class-A. In Gil, the Sox were receiving a somewhat proven commodity, who had given Texas solid seasons in 1995 and 1997 but had his 1996 was cut short by an injury. There was never any need for Gil. Caruso had a spectacular rookie season in 1997 while Gil was relegated to the Sox Triple-A affiliate at Charlotte. PIERZYNSKI FOR THREE 2005: The White Sox and catcher A.J. Pierzynski agreed to terms on a three-year contract. And why not? In the previous 87 years, the Sox did not have Pierzynski, they did not win a World Series. In his first season with the team, the White Sox won the World Series. Mike Tresh. Father of former Yankee SS and NBC Game of the Week broadcaster, Tom Tresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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