StatManDu Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 MARCH 23: A KING-SIZED DEAL 1989: The White Sox traded outfielder-third baseman Ken Williams to the Detroit Tigers for right-handed pitcher Eric King. This deal turned out to be one of general manager Larry Himes’ best. Williams didn’t do much after leaving the Sox while King played a major role in the team’s renaissance campaign of 1990. As manager Jeff Torborg’s No. 2 starter, King went 12-5 with a 3.28 ERA in 25 starts. He teamed with Greg Hibbard, Jack McDowell and Melido Perez to give the White Sox their most consistent rotation since the “Winning Ugly” days. Williams, of course, would return to the Sox in an executive capacity and was the GM for the club’s 2005 World Series season. MARCH 22: BUCK WALKS 1920: Buck Weaver threatened to leave the White Sox spring training camp in Texas unless he got more money. After telling manager Kid Gleason he did not want to suit up for practice, Weaver headed to the railroad office and bought reservations for Chicago, according to the Chicago Tribune. Weaver was looking for a boost in his $7,000 a year salary. History tells us Buck hung in there for the 1920 season, which would be his last because he was banished from the game for life for his role in the "Black Sox Scandal." NOTE: Sorry about missing the 22nd ... Bailing water in basement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 QUOTE (StatManDu @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 11:13 AM) MARCH 23: A KING-SIZED DEAL 1989: The White Sox traded outfielder-third baseman Ken Williams to the Detroit Tigers for right-handed pitcher Eric King. This deal turned out to be one of general manager Larry Himes’ best. Williams didn’t do much after leaving the Sox while King played a major role in the team’s renaissance campaign of 1990. As manager Jeff Torborg’s No. 2 starter, King went 12-5 with a 3.28 ERA in 25 starts. He teamed with Greg Hibbard, Jack McDowell and Melido Perez to give the White Sox their most consistent rotation since the “Winning Ugly” days. Williams, of course, would return to the Sox in an executive capacity and was the GM for the club’s 2005 World Series season. MARCH 22: BUCK WALKS 1920: Buck Weaver threatened to leave the White Sox spring training camp in Texas unless he got more money. After telling manager Kid Gleason he did not want to suit up for practice, Weaver headed to the railroad office and bought reservations for Chicago, according to the Chicago Tribune. Weaver was looking for a boost in his $7,000 a year salary. History tells us Buck hung in there for the 1920 season, which would be his last because he was banished from the game for life for his role in the "Black Sox Scandal." NOTE: Sorry about missing the 22nd ... Bailing water in basement! I have always believed Weaver got hosed in that scandel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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