June 2010 Archives for Agony & Ivy
When Ron Santo's Career Went South
The idea that Ron Santo once played for the White Sox is preposterous, but the should-be Hall of Famer did indeed spend the final season of his 15-year career on the South Side. And Santo has always made it clear that it was the most miserable experience of his playing career.
White Sox 3, Cubs 2
Hero: Carlos Silva, who failed in his third attempt to win his ninth game, exited after six innings and 109 pitches. The right-hander allowed just two runs - both earned - on three hits.
Santo States The Obvious
We regularly criticize the work of Ron Santo. He is often unprepared and oblivious to what is happening on the field. But you have to find a spot in your heart for someone who doesn't always take himself so seriously.
Hitless Wonders
The Tampa Bay Rays on Friday became the first team since the 1965 Cubs to get no-hit twice in the same season with one of the no-nos being a perfect game.
The Joke's On Lou
There was nothing funny about Carlos Zambrano's embarrassing dugout tirade Friday.
White Sox 6, Cubs 0
Hero: Bob Howry worked a 1-2-3 bottom of the seventh and has allowed just one earned run in 11 innings since signing with the Cubs on May 21.
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