White Sox's Harrelson wins HOF Frick award
White Sox announcer Ken "Hawk" Harrelson has won the Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting.
White Sox announcer Ken "Hawk" Harrelson has won the Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting.
Ken "Hawk" Harrelson is the Hall of Fame's 2020 Ford Frick Award winner for broadcasting excellence, to be presented during induction weekend in July. Harrelson, 78, announced Bosox games from 1975-81 and Chisox games for 34 years through 2018, with a break between 1986 and ‘88, during which he held the team's GM job for a year and then was a Yankee broadcaster for a year. His signature home run call was "You can put it on the board...yes!"
The Rangers have traded outfielder Nomar Mazara to the White Sox for top prospect Steele Walker, the teams announced Tuesday.
Buster and Hembo analyze Stephen Strasburg's 7-year/$245M deal and how it impacts the free agency of Anthony Rendon and Gerrit Cole. Then, ESPN's Clinton Yates (and Nationals homer) offers his own reaction to the signing before discussing the trade market for Kris Bryant and why it's important for baseball's sake that Madison Bumgarner remain with the Giants (12:55). Plus, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold on the Cardinals' offseason plans (22:37) and...does Scott Boras deserve a spot in Cooperstown?
Here's White Sox GM Rick Hahn on his team's level of urgency during the winter meetings.
With the MLB winter meetings underway in San Diego, Buster welcomes ESPN's Alden Gonzalez (20:51) and Jesse Rogers (31:51) to discuss the latest in the Gerrit Cole sweepstakes, landing spots for Anthony Rendon, the trade markets for Kris Bryant and Wilson Contreras and more. Plus, Tim Kurkjian on last night's Hall of Fame inductions and Sarah Langs with her take on the changes coming to Mets ownership (11:02).
Hoping for a busy week of moves in San Diego? So are we. Here are some deals that would get everyone talking.
The Twins announced plans Wed. to increase the length & height of Target Field's safety netting, becoming the 14th team to install or commit to extensions since a toddler's 5/29 head injury on a foul liner in Houston. They join the Astros, Braves, Brewers, Chisox, D-backs, Dodgers, Jays, Nats, O's, Phils, Pirates, Rangers & Royals.
With the MLB Hot Stove already cookin', Buster and Bob Nightengale discuss possible landing spots for the biggest names left in free agency. Plus, a special offseason "Hembo Knows" (22:13) and some Bleacher Tweets with a Texas twist (33:21).
Kris Bryant to Cincy? Anthony Rendon on the Rangers? We dream up a major hot stove splash for every squad.
Catcher James McCann is returning to the White Sox with a one-year, $5.4 million contract.
The Chicago White Sox have placed Gold Glove second baseman Yolmer Sanchez on outright waivers, according to multiple reports.
After signing a qualifying offer last week, Jose Abreu has agreed to a three-year, $50 million contract with the White Sox.
The White Sox made an early Hot Stove splash this morning by announcing a four-year, $73 million contract with free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal. And, yes, they actually announced the terms in the press release, which is unusual and very much appreciated. It's a terrific pickup for a team on the verge of turning the corner. Grandal is a switch-hitter who frames well behind the dish, one of the few all-around catchers in the game right now.
Catcher Yasmani Grandal, who posted career highs in homers (28) and RBIs (77) for the Brewers last season while earning his second All-Star selection, has reached a four-year, $73 million deal with the White Sox.
Yasmani Grandal is headed to the Chicago White Sox on a four-year, $73 million deal. That's the biggest contract in the history of the franchise.
If you could have one thing you really wanted for your favorite team, what would you be willing to give up?
The Indians have a big decision to make about their biggest star, Minnesota needs a lot of arms and the White Sox could be on the cusp of good things.
Jake Odorizzi, who had a career-high 15 wins and a 3.51 ERA for the Twins last season, and White Sox slugger Jose Abreu, who led the AL with 123 RBIs, have accepted qualifying offers for 2020.
The White Sox have added to their staff, hiring Scott Coolbaugh to assist new hitting coach Frank Menechino.
TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota | 101 | 61 | .623 | - | L1 |
Cleveland | 93 | 69 | .574 | 8 | L5 |
Chicago | 72 | 89 | .447 | 28.5 | W1 |
Kansas City | 59 | 103 | .364 | 42 | W1 |
Detroit | 47 | 114 | .292 | 53.5 | L1 |