John William Danks

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 215 lb.

Born: April 15, 1985 in Austin, TX
High School: Round Rock HS (Round Rock, TX)
Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 1st round (9th pick) of the 2003 amateur draft.
Signed July 11, 2003. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 8, 2007 (Age 21)   vs. MIN 6.0 IP, 4 H, 6 SO, 2 BB, 3 ER, L
Team: WhiteSox 2007-2012
2013 Contract Status: Signed thru 2016, 5 yrs/$65M (12-16) (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 6.000, Free Agent: 2017 [*], Agents: CAA Sports (Jeff Berry), previously: Scott Boras [*]
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• 5/2 MLB Injury News: White Sox’s Jake Peavy Misses May 2 Start with Back Spasms: The Chicago White Sox already have starting pitchers Gavin Floyd and John Danks on the disabled list. Now, they have to worry...

• 4/29 mlbreports.com : Good Start Gone Bad For The White Sox: Like us on Facebook here Monday April.29/2013 By Brian Madsen (White Sox Correspondent):  The Club Struggles To String Together...
• 4/29 MLB Injury News: John Danks set to make first rehab start Thursday: After losing Gavin Floyd to a flexor strain over the weekend, the Chicago White Sox will be encouraged by the news that John ...
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• 4/12 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Series #4 – Chicago White Sox (4-5) at Cleveland Indians (3-5): By Bob Toth Two slumping American League Central teams will meet in downtown Cleveland and, unless Mother Nature continues to...
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• 4/4 mlbreports.com : White Sox Off To A Good Start: Like us on Facebook here Thursday April.4/2013 By Brian Madsen (White Sox Correspondent):  The last time the White Sox won on...
• 4/4 Southside Showdown: Sometimes you have to hit dingers: Two games in, the White Sox look like they have quite the top of a rotation, the Royals have stumbled out of the gate for the...
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• 3/30 Tomahawk Take: Power Rankings And Prognostications: Everybody’s putting out their power ranking and projections for the year so I thought I’d join in. I do it just a bit differently...
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• 3/29 Southside Showdown: Southpod Showcast! – Episode 3.29.13 – The eve of Opening Day: Our long regional nightmare is over, the Southpod Showcast!!!–the one and only podcast associated with this blog–is...
• 3/28 TheLeadoffWalk: John Danks Under the Microscope: White Sox left-hander John Danks’s comeback from a season-ending shoulder injury hit another bump with a dud of a start...
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• 3/28 MLB Injury News: White Sox place John Danks on DL: In an expected move, the Chicago White Sox have placed left-handed starting pitcher John Danks on the disabled list as he continues...
• 3/26 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Santiago, Padres, White Sox: Here are some notes on a few possible trade situations shaping up around baseball: The Tigers are shopping middle infielder...
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• 3/24 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo On Norris, Overbay, Mortensen, Dodgers: Here's the latest from the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo: Pitcher Bud Norris of the Astros has "drawn interest from at least...
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• 3/20 MLB Injury News: White Sox injury news: John Danks could start season on DL: Although he's made progress from offseason shoulder surgery, Chicago White Sox starter John Danks may end up on the disabled...
• 3/19 MLBTradeRumors: Chicago Notes: Marmol, Tigers, Soriano, Floyd: ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine held his weekly chat with fans today and discussed several topics about both Windy City teams, including...
• 3/17 Southside Showdown: Spring training injuries: Discussion of injuries does not become magically more transparent in the regular season, but they always have an objective fact...
• 3/15 KC Kingdom: Royals Recap: Getz & Giavotella Double Up, Guthrie’s Rocky Start, Lough Still Hot: The Kansas City Royals are still rolling, winning their 15th Spring Training game out of 18 contests. The Royals beat the Cleveland...
• 3/10 Southside Showdown: Assorted Spring Training Notes From March 8th & 9th: On Friday, Matt and I had some bad luck in that the White Sox were rained out after 3 innings. Rainouts always hurt more in person...
• 3/10 KC Kingdom: Royals Recap: Ventura, Giavotella, & Lough Shine: The Kansas City Royals bounced back from losing their first spring game on Thursday and suffering through two Friday Arizona rain...
• 3/7 KC Kingdom: Royals Recap: Shields, Gordon Push Streak to 11: We want to introduce something new today for KC Kingdom: a daily recap of the Kansas City Royals game from the day before along...
• 3/5 Southside Showdown: Danks returns to the mound, with nothing to panic about yet: John Danks took the mound for his first game-like pitching situation since mid-June of 2012. There are a lot of seemingly notable...
• 3/4 Southside Showdown: Early spring training White Sox observations: At the spring training level, all we can do is observe. We can’t make conclusions, or even come close, and Jake Fox hitting...

• 2/25 Southside Showdown: Spring Training play creaks to an acceptable start: Concern about the White Sox poor play in Spring Training extends no farther than the actual moment of watching them get kicked...
• 2/22 Southside Showdown: Elite pitching management has their work cut out for them: In what has to be the most sincere and broad-based contemplation of preseason projections by the White Sox media world yet, a...
• 2/22 MLBTradeRumors: Examining The Kyle Lohse Market: Few players have generated as much news as Kyle Lohse this winter, though they're not the headlines that Lohse and agent Scott...
• 2/19 Southside Showdown: Southpod Showcast! – 2.19.13: Feel free to listen to the show on the site, or download the mp3 audio file. Today’s episode contains the briefest moments...
• 2/18 mlbreports.com : “The Bulldog” AKA Jake Peavy: Is He Set For A Dominant 2013?: Like us on Facebook here Monday February 18th, 2013 By Brian Madsen (White Sox Correspondent):  What does someone do when they...
• 2/15 MLB Injury News: White Sox John Danks completes first bullpen session: John Danks is making progress.  The Chicago White Sox pitcher completed his first bullpen session yesterday since undergoing...
• 2/14 RoxPile: Good News: Rockies Do Not Have Any Of The Worst Contracts In Baseball: Over at Grantland Jonah Keri rounded up his list of the 15 worst contracts in Major League Baseball. The National League West...
• 2/12 Southside Showdown: PECOTA and you: an unlikely friendship: So let’s leave it alone, ’cause we can’t see eye to eye. There ain’t no good guys, there ain’t no...
• 2/11 Injury Report: ()
• 2/6 Nolan Writin': Stuff, and Keith Law Breaks Down The Rangers Farm: Growing up as a fan of a losing franchise such as the Rangers were, it forced me (along with many other fanatics) to latch onto...
• 2/2 Kevin Slowey Was Framed: 2013 Chicago White Sox Preview from a Minnesota Twins fan: Let's take a look at the competish, shall we?  The Chicago White Sox are the meatloaf of the AL Central.  As you know,...

• 1/28 Southside Showdown: What did we learn about the White Sox this weekend?: If SoxFest is about anything, it’s about generating raw, unbridled enthusiasm. Sometimes there’s a news development,...
• 1/28 mlbreports.com : Chicago White Sox Payroll In 2013 And Contracts Going Forward: Like us on Facebook here Sunday, January.27/2013 By Brian Madsen (White Sox Correspondent):   Considering the collapse of the...
• 1/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks continues to progress: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) said Friday, Jan. 25, that he remains on schedule in his recovery. He is hopeful to...[+] resume throwing breaking pitches next week.
• 1/24 Southside Showdown: Zach Stewart Is Back, Everybody: Zach Stewart started one game for the White Sox in 2012 and it didn’t go well. He pitched into the 6th inning, but he also gave...
• 1/24 Southside Showdown: Can The White Sox Still Add Kubel?: I generally adopt the perspective of, “Assemble as much talent as you can, and then sort it out.” Perhaps the White...
• 1/24 Southside Showdown: Pre-SoxFest White Sox notebook, except on the computer: The front office positivism train is rolling into the station in time for SoxFest this weekend. Now that Matt Lindstrom has been...
• 1/19 Kings of Kauffman: Comparing the AL Central Rotations: On paper, according to Jon Morosi, the Royals have the second-best starting rotation in the American League Central. Maybe you...
• 1/17 Southside Showdown: Rick Hahn readies for SoxFest: It’s amusing to hear Rick Hahn talk about being geared up and ready for a sprited SoxFest discussion with fans. Amusing,...
• 1/16 Southside Showdown: Arbitration filings, and the White Sox lineup is still the same: There’s a difference between the types of stories that demand the attention, care, and insight of a beat writer, and the...
• 1/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks feeling good: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) has thrown off a mound and is feeling good about his recovery after undergoing offseason...[+] arthroscopic left shoulder surgery. 'Being on the mound for a little bit of time, I feel better about things than I did before,' Danks said. 'There's still a ways to go. I haven't spun anything or seen a hitter. But my shoulder feels great off the mound.' He has thrown 40 pitches off a mound three times per week since Jan. 2, mixing in 30 fastballs and 10 changeups. Danks will begin mixing in breaking pitches before the end of next week, and he's already moved from throwing fastballs down the middle to working the corners of the plate. Danks' labrum proved to be normal during his surgery, making a return for spring training possible.
• 1/14 MLBTradeRumors: Giants Expected To Discuss Extension With Posey: At 25 years of age, Buster Posey already has a Rookie of the Year award, a National League MVP and a National League batting...
• 1/13 Southside Showdown: Lazy Sunday afternoon White Sox notes: The WBC Chris Sale is not pitching in the World Baseball Classic, according to everyone’s favorite Midwestern-centric storybreaker,...
• 1/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks may not be guaranteed roster spot : Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) has been making progress in his recovery from shoulder surgery, but the team is not...[+] saying if Danks will make the opening day roster. General manager Rick Hahn said that if Danks is not on the team when they leave spring training, it does not mean he suffered a setback. 'These are broad targets when they are laid out and you have to respond to how the player feels and how his body reacts,' Hahn said. 'Being on the roster by Opening Day is the target, but if we have to push that back a few weeks to err on the side of caution, that is what we will do.' Danks is expected to be examined by team doctors when he comes to town later this month.
• 1/9 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Breakdown: Max Scherzer: Over the next few weeks, I will be discussing some of the higher profile upcoming arbitration cases. I will rely partly on...
• 1/9 Fantasy Baseball Crackerjacks: Fantasy Baseball 2013: Chicago White Sox Hitting-Pitching Projections: Chicago White Sox – Predicted Finish: Third Place, AL Central The Chicago White Sox are an interesting team for fantasy...
• 1/6 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo On Cubs, Ellsbury, Morneau, Dodgers: When Theo Epstein took over the Cubs a year ago, he took the long range view and opted for an all-out gutting and rebuilding. ...
• 1/2 Southside Showdown: My favorite White Sox game of 2012: When you’re writing about an MLB season, the daily chug of regular games, new lineups, new stories can wear on you after...

• 12/28 MLBTradeRumors: Chicago Notes: Garza, Marcum, Bourjos, D'Backs: ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine opened up his latest online chat to reader proposals for trades that would send Justin Upton to the...
• 12/21 Roto Think Tank: 2012 A.L. Starting Pitchers: Part II: 0 0 1 1512 5553 Roto Think Tank 793 784 6281 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE...
• 12/18 mlbreports.com : State Of The Union: What Is In Store For The 2013 Chicago White Sox?: Like us on Facebook here Tuesday December 18th, 2012 Bernie Olshansky (Baseball Writer): If I had to describe the 2012 White...
• 12/15 Motor City Bengals: Do The Tigers Have The Best Rotation In The American League?: Nobody can really deny the importance of starting pitching in baseball. Of course, offense and defense play important roles in...
• 12/14 Southside Showdown: Ranking The AL Central’s Starting Rotations: The AL Central has made a few pitching acquisitions lately, with the Royals vastly overpaying for James Shields and Wade Davis...
• 12/12 MLBRandomFandom: Chicago White Sox Team Page: CHICAGO WHITE SOXMLBDepthCharts Team PagePlayers 1-25 by Number Score1. Chris Sale (8.5)2. Jake Peavy (8)3. Paul Konerko (7.25)4....
• 12/6 Southside Showdown: Rumor Mill: Brandon McCarthy To The White Sox?: The Winter Meetings bring with them a blizzard of rumors, although the percentage of those rumors that actually bear fruit is...
• 12/3 Southside Showdown: No Rumor Necessary: Asdrubal Cabrera: Full disclaimer: I’ve seen 0 rumors in regards to Asdrubal Cabrera being traded to the White Sox. What I have seen is that the...
• 12/3 Southside Showdown: White Sox Winter Meetings of Yesteryear: All of White Sox-dom is ready for the airy, sustenance-free off-season to suddenly get shattered to pieces with endless activity...

• 11/30 Rally Caps: Rally Caps Offseason Outlook - Chicago White Sox: Pos Player Salary Total C Tyler Flowers $500,000 2008 $121,189,332 1B Paul Konerko $13,500,000...
• 11/30 MLB Injury News: White Sox Rumors: Chicago Hopes to Trade Gavin Floyd: The Chicago White Sox are targeting a “lower-end” starting pitcher at the right price this winter that would provide them...
• 11/29 MLBTradeRumors: ChiSox Looking For "Lower-End" SP To Replace Floyd: The White Sox are looking at adding a "lower-end type" starting pitcher "at the right price," reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports...
• 11/24 Kings of Kauffman: Only The Names Have Changed: Before this past season the rotation was plagued with question marks. The potential to be awful was certainly there but also there...
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• 11/5 Southside Showdown: Cash Considerations: The White Sox have been listed as one of three teams showing “immediate interest” in the free agent Brandon McCarthy....
• 11/2 The Writer's Journey: I bought some packs today…: It has been a long time since I bought packs of baseball cards. But today I picked up four packs and enjoyed ripping them open....
• 11/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks optimistic: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) made 20 throws from 45 feet and 15 tosses from 60 feet Monday, Oct. 29, and he increased...[+] his repetitions Wednesday, Oct. 31. He believes he could be ready when pitchers and catchers report to spring training in February. 'We did it so my schedule is lined up to throw off a mound after Jan. 1. So far, so good. It feels like I haven't thrown in a while, but it's a positive step,' Danks said.

• 10/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks to begin throwing: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) is expected to begin throwing Thursday, Nov. 1. He is believed to be fully healthy....[+]
• 10/16 Call to the Pen: 2012 Season Review Series: Chicago White Sox: The Chicago White Sox defied the pundits and turned in a surprising campaign that saw them fall just short of a division title....
• 10/1 MLBTradeRumors: Peavy Pondering Representation Options: With agent Barry Axelrod no longer able to represent his clients to due a new role in the Diamondbacks' front office, Jake Peavy...

• 9/29 MLB Injury News: American League Central Injury News: Rick Porcello, Eric Hosmer, John Danks, Josh Willingham: The Chicago White Sox closed the gap last night with their 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.  The Detroit Tigers lost...
• 9/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks ahead of scheduleChicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) said he's ahead of schedule in his rehab and should resume throwing by Nov. 1....[+] Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) said he's ahead of schedule in his rehab and should resume throwing by Nov. 1.
• 9/21 Diamond Ring: Division Needs, White Sox: This is an evaluation of the AL Central going to into next year.  Using Cot's Contracts I've figured the amount...
• 9/20 Baseball News Source: White Sox to Decline Jake Peavy’s 2013 Option: White Sox will not exercise Peavy’s $22 million club option for 2013 Jake Peavy won the National League Cy Young Award in...
• 9/11 Baseball News Source: White Sox Not Planning on Resting Quintana, Sale: Jose Quintana and Chris Sale - neither pitcher will get extra rest Fellow left-handers Jose Quintana and Chris Sale are two...

• 8/22 Diamond Ring: Division Needs, White Sox: This is an evaluation of the AL Central going to into next year.  Using Cot's Contracts I've figured the amount...
• 8/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks in a slingChicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) is in a sling but is hoping to start his rehab in two weeks....[+] Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) is in a sling but is hoping to start his rehab in two weeks.
• 8/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks to 60-day DLThe Chicago White Sox have moved SP John Danks (shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list....[+] The Chicago White Sox have moved SP John Danks (shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list.
• 8/12 mlbreports.com : White Sox or Tigers: Who Wins the Central?: Sunday August 12th, 2012 Jake Dal Porto:  The American League Central division is shaping out to be one of the tightest races...
• 8/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks undergoes surgery: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) underwent surgery Monday, Aug. 6, to repair a capsular tear and minor debris of the...[+] rotator cuff and biceps in his left shoulder. He is expected to be ready for spring training next season.
• 8/5 Southside Showdown: 5 Man Rotation Returns: I’m not a fan of a 6-man rotation, but I spoke before about how I saw the wisdom in implementing a modified 6-man, or a 5.5,...
• 8/5 mlbreports.com : Chicago White Sox: How Big of An Impact Has Manager Robin Ventura Made In His First Year on the Job?: Sunday August 5th, 2012 Jake Dal Porto:  Chicago White Sox’s manager, Robin Ventura has revitalized baseball in Chicago. The...
• 8/2 Baseball News Source: Feliz, Bard, Sale – Converting Relievers to Starters Produces Mixed Results: On separate sides of Chicago, two converted relievers have mowed down opposing hitters as starting pitchers this season. In Texas,...
• 8/2 Baseball News Source: White Sox Defying Odds with Productive Pitching: Widely regarded a winner at the trade deadline by many baseball pundits, the Chicago White Sox are defying the odds so far this...

• 7/31 Southside Showdown: Pierzynski’s Power Sinks Twins Late: The White Sox came into Tuesday night’s game reeling from a classic Nightmare In Minnesota game on Monday, and from the news...
• 7/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks to have surgery: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) will have season-ending shoulder surgery. He's been bothered by soreness in the subscapular...[+] area of his left shoulder. He'll have the surgery Monday, Aug. 6.
• 7/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks out for yearChicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) will miss the rest of the season....[+] Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) will miss the rest of the season.
• 7/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks plays catchChicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) played catch Monday, July 30, but had no progress or setback to report....[+] Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) played catch Monday, July 30, but had no progress or setback to report.
• 7/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks throws off mound: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) threw 30 pitches off the mound Friday, July 27. 'It's getting to that point where it's...[+] going to have (to) happen pretty fast for him to be able to go down and have a rehab assignment and feel strong where he can come in here and pitch,' manager Robin Ventura said. Danks was disappointed that he didn't feel stronger throwing Friday, and his return date remains unclear.
• 7/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks targeting late August: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) will need a spring training-type regimen before he returns to the team, and he's hoping...[+] he can return in late August. 'I hope late August, but this is uncharted territory for me. I've never dealt with a shoulder injury, so I can't give you a straight answer,' Danks said. 'But, certainly, that's the hope. Get back in time for the stretch run and hopefully be strong enough and help push us into the playoffs.'
• 7/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks throws bullpenChicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) threw 20 pitches off a bullpen mound Tuesday, July 24, and said he felt great....[+] Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) threw 20 pitches off a bullpen mound Tuesday, July 24, and said he felt great.
• 7/23 MLBTradeRumors: AL Central Links: Tigers, Royals, White Sox: It's possible that tonight was the last start Francisco Liriano will make as a member of the Twins. Liriano entered with a 2.84...
• 7/21 Motor City Bengals: White Sox Acquire Brett Myers: MLB Trade Rumors reported a little bit ago that the Tigers biggest competition down the stretch, the Chicago White Sox, have acquired...
• 7/19 Motor City Bengals: And Then There Was Two…: Before the season started, it was a given that the Detroit Tigers were going to be in the midst of the American League Central...
• 7/18 Southside Showdown: Has It Come To This? Bullpen Edition: I am about to write about how the White Sox are being held back by Gavin Floyd, John Danks, health, and their bullpen. Frankly,...
• 7/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks plans to throw Thursday: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) plans to throw Thursday, July 19, from a distance greater than the 90 feet he played...[+] catch from Monday, July 16.
• 7/18 Motor City Bengals: Deadline Central: Chicago White Sox: As the trade deadline approaches and the rumors begin to fly, I thought I would take a team by team look at the A.L. Central,...
• 7/17 BoSox Injection: Red Sox & White Sox Series Q&A: It’s a series that many Red Sox fans would have circled on their calendar the minute Kevin Youkilis was traded to the Chicago...
• 7/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks to play long toss: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) will play long toss Tuesday, July 17, and then take the day off Wednesday, July 18,...[+] after making 30 throws from 90 feet Monday, July 16. 'Oh, I mean, I'm giddy right now and it's still sore,' Danks said. 'Just to go out there and throw and feel like we are making progress again, it's definitely huge.'
• 7/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks plays catchChicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) played catch at 90 feet Monday, July 16....[+] Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) played catch at 90 feet Monday, July 16.
• 7/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks struggling with rehab: Chicago White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper said SP John Danks (shoulder) is not making much progress in his rehab from a shoulder...[+] injury and likely will miss at least two or three more weeks. 'John is not feeling so hot, his shoulder is not feeling so good, we've made minimal progress with it and from my standpoint -- I don’t mean this fully, I love John -- he’s not on my radar right now,' Cooper said. 'I mean, we've got 12 other guys that force your attention and until John gets close and John gets going, he’s kind of out of my mind and I don’t mean that in a bad way.'
• 7/11 PaulLebowitz.com: American League Central—Buy, Sell or Stand Pat?: I’m going division by division. This morning I went through the AL East. Now it’s time for the AL Central. — Chicago...
• 7/11 Mastersball.com: Tout Wars FAAB Report: Week of July 9: Each week, your friends at Mastersball will post the results of the weekly Tout Wars FAAB run, featuring the winning bid as...
• 7/10 Southside Showdown: Let’s Win the AL Central! – Trade Considerations: The White Sox are three games up with 77 to go.  For a team with a front office that’s usually shaded toward hyper-aggressive,...
• 7/7 MLBTradeRumors: Starting Pitching Rumors: Blue Jays, White Sox: The Orioles are just one of many teams looking for starting pitching, and they reportedly have their sights set on Zack Greinke...
• 7/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Two injured pitchers to determine if SP a trade target: The Chicago White Sox may look to acquire a starting pitcher before the trade deadline if SPs John Danks (shoulder) and Philip...[+] Humber (elbow) are not close to returning.
• 7/6 Baseball Musings: Hanging with the Best: Robin Ventura’s managerial career is off to a great start, unlike Joe Torre’s time with the Mets. Photo: © Brad Penner-US...
• 7/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks plays catch: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) was able to play catch Tuesday, July 3, throwing off flat ground. However, there is...[+] still no timetable for his return from a Grade 1 strain in the subscapularis muscle of his left shoulder.
• 7/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks received injections: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) said he received two injections and ultrasound, and he has felt better after throwing....[+]
• 7/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Two pitchers throw: Chicago White Sox SP Philip Humber (elbow) threw off flat ground Tuesday, July 3, and SP John Danks (shoulder) is playing catch...[+] in the outfield.
• 7/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks undergoes more tests: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) traveled to Chicago to undergo more tests on his injured shoulder but did not have...[+] to undergo another MRI. He will resume his rehab program Tuesday, July 3.

• 6/30 Tyler's Think Tank: Youk: Kevin Youkilis, one of my favorite Red Sox players and the only remaining member from the 2004 championship team besides David...
• 6/29 BoSox Injection: Dempster Diving: How Much is ONE extra WIN worth?:   Rather than obtaining a pitcher with a long-term contract [like John Danks], who could quickly go from great to garbage,...
• 6/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks plays catch: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) played catch Thursday, June 28, and has done so three times since Sunday, June 24....[+] Danks said he shoulder feels the same has he did earlier in the week.
• 6/23 BoSox Injection: YOUK TRADE TODAY: WHITE SOX OR DODGERS…: The Youk will be traded today to either the White Sox or the Dodgers, says the smart money on the street.  You can get 2-1 odds...
• 6/22 Southside Showdown: Humber on DL; **** Gone: What in interesting day already for the White Sox. According to Chuck Garfien on Twitter Philip Humber is placed on the DL, retroactive...
• 6/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks could return in mid-JulyChicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) could return from the disabled list around the third week of July....[+] Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) could return from the disabled list around the third week of July.
• 6/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks to start rehab Friday: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) will start a strength program Friday, June 22. His labrum is intact, and there is no...[+] tendon or ligament damage in that area. He could start a rehab assignment in three to four weeks.
• 6/19 Mastersball.com: Tout Wars FAAB Report: Week of June 18: Each week, your friends at Mastersball will post the results of the weekly Tout Wars FAAB run, featuring the winning bid as...
• 6/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks has sub-scapular tendon tear: Updating a previous report, an MRI for Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) revealed a Grade 1 tear to the subscapularis...[+] tendon in his left shoulder. Manager Robin Ventura said an update would be coming Tuesday, June 19, and it will likely be revealed exactly how long Danks is expected to miss.
• 6/19 Baseball Musings: Danks Torn: John Danks suffered a torn shoulder muscle: Danks told Powers that the word “tear” exaggerates the seriousness of the injury,...
• 6/18 Obstructed View: Series Preview: Chicago Cubs (22-44) at Chicago White Sox (35-31): I think the White Sox have already claimed the Dead Pelican Cup, even if their entire team comes down with the plague and the...
• 6/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks undergoes MRIs: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) underwent some MRIs on his injured left shoulder Monday, June 18, but has not received...[+] the results of them at this point.
• 6/18 District Sports Page: Fantasy Baseball: Scouting the Waiver Wire — Week 12: I know no one wants to hear about someone else’s fantasy baseball team, but I will bore you for a couple of seconds with the...
• 6/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | No bad news for John Danks: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) met with renowned Dr. Lewis Yocum Saturday, June 16, and manager Robin Ventura said...[+] it was a good review. 'There's no bad news,' Ventura said. However, the injury which is bothering Danks still remains somewhat of a mystery.
• 6/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks throws: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) played catch and felt normal soreness Friday, June 15. He'll meet with Dr. Gregory...[+] Nicholson Monday, June 18.
• 6/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks sore: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) said he is more sore than normal. He'll throw a bullpen session Friday, June 15, but...[+] he's unsure if he can return to start Monday, June 18.
• 6/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Won't use six-man rotation: Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura said the team won't go with a six-man rotation, and he prefers that SP John Danks (shoulder)...[+] throws another minor league rehab game before being re-evaluated.
• 6/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks hopes to return next week: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) said he hopes to rejoin the team next weekend after making a rehab start Tuesday, June...[+] 12, for Triple-A Charlotte.
• 6/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks to rehab TuesdayChicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Charlotte Tuesday, June 12....[+] Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Charlotte Tuesday, June 12.
• 6/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks throws bullpen : Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, June 6, and felt good after the session. He is expected...[+] to begin a rehab assignment next week.
• 6/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Two progressing: Chicago White Sox 3B Brent Morel (back) will remain with Triple-A Charlotte until he's fully healthy. SP John Danks (shoulder)...[+] will make one more rehab start.
• 6/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks might need rehab outing: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Sunday, June 3, without incident, but he feels he still might...[+] need a minor-league rehab start before he returns from the 15-day disabled list.

• 5/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks to throw two bullpen sessions: Updating a previous report, Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) will throw bullpen sessions Friday, June 1, and Saturday,...[+] June 2, to determine if he is ready to come off the 15-day disabled list. Danks reported feeling fine after throwing from distances up to 120 feet Wednesday, May 30.
• 5/30 MLBTradeRumors: Longest Current Contracts By Team: As the number of long-term contracts and contract extensions increases, teams lock themselves into payroll obligations well into...
• 5/29 PaulLebowitz.com: Are The White Sox For Real?: The White Sox are 27-22, have won 6 straight, are ½ game out of first place and are one of the bigger surprises in baseball....
• 5/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks feeling better: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) said his shoulder felt good while throwing soft toss Sunday, May 27, and hopes to keep...[+] doing his regular routine while on the disabled list. Danks hopes to avoid making any rehab starts before returning to the team.
• 5/25 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Game #45: Cleveland Indians (26-18) at Chicago White Sox (23-22): By Mike Brandyberry The Indians were in first place three days ago, but now it carries a little more swag behind it. Fresh off...
• 5/25 Southside Showdown: The Day After Da Dogg: Lineups 5/25: With John Danks temporarily on the shelf, the White Sox will place their chances of … [visit site to read more]The Day After...
• 5/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks placed on DL: The Chicago White Sox have officially placed SP John Danks (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder injury. In a...[+] corresponding move, the team recalled P Jose Quintana from Triple-A Charlotte.
• 5/25 Call to the Pen: John Danks to DL; White Sox Recall Jose Quintana: John Danks has been placed on the Chicago White Sox 15-day disabled list due to a sore shoulder.  The White Sox do not believe...
• 5/24 Baseball Musings: Danks to be Disabled: John Danks is headed to the disabled list with a sore shoulder: Danks says he noticed the problem the day after his start against...
• 5/24 Southside Showdown: Danks Headed to DL. Quintana to Pitch Friday: When he last pitched on Saturday against the Cubs John Danks experienced some … [visit site to read more]Danks Headed to...
• 5/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks not worried by injury: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) said he's not worried about his shoulder injury and believes he'll return June 4. He...[+] underwent an MRI exam Thursday, May 24, and manager Robin Ventura doesn't think Danks will need a rehab assignment.
• 5/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks headed for DL: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) has been scratched from his next start against the Cleveland Indians Friday, May 25,...[+] and he'll be placed on the disabled list with general soreness in his left shoulder. P Jose Quintana will be recalled from the minors to take Danks' spot in the rotation. Quintana went 1-3 with a 2.77 ERA in nine starts with Double-A Birmingham.
• 5/23 Baseball Musings: Zero Down Sale: Chris Sale pitches seven shutout innings as the White Sox beat the Twins 6-0. Sale gave up two hits and two walks as he lowered...
• 5/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks earns win Saturday: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (3-4) allowed three hits over 6 1/3 scoreless innings in a victory over the Chicago Cubs Saturday,...[+] May 19, with one walk and four strikeouts.
• 5/19 FanSided: Sox Bats Knock Down CubsWhen ...
• 5/15 Southside Showdown: Offense Comes Back to Get Danks Off the Hook: It’s pretty safe to say that John Danks didn’t have it tonight. He wasn’t … [visit site to read more]Offense Comes...
• 5/14 FanSided: The Week Ahead: The Tigers start the week at .500 with a 17-17 record. Not really what they were looking for at this point I am sure, however,...
• 5/13 Full Spectrum Baseball: AL Pitching Planner: May 14 – May 20: Like their NL counterparts, the AL also has a full slate of games for all its teams, giving you numerous two-start choices for...
• 5/10 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Sox Start Fast, Finish Strong For Victory; White Sox 5, Indians 3: By Mike Brandyberry The Indians looked like a first place team for eight innings on Tuesday evening. Unfortunately, the game...
• 5/10 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Game #29 – Chicago White Sox (13-17) vs. Cleveland Indians (17-11): By Matthew Van Wormer May is supposed to be the “flowers” after the April “showers.” It’s still...
• 5/7 FanSided: Series Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago White Sox: Seems like these two teams just can’t get enough of each other. The Chicago White Sox (13-15) come to Cleveland for a four game...
• 5/6 Full Spectrum Baseball: AL Pitching Planner: May 7 – May 13This week's AL pitching lineup features two starts from the reigning CY Young/MVP, as well as a bunch of risky pitchers....
• 5/4 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Game #23 – Cleveland Indians (12-10) vs. Chicago White Sox (12-12: By Matthew Van Wormer Jack Hannahan did it again, Travis Hafner provided a little extra power (and runs) and Chris Perez slammed...
• 5/4 Southside Showdown: Indians Take Series, Beat Sox 7-5:   Jason Kipnis stands awkwardly in the batters box against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. Image: Rob Grabowski-US...
• 5/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks' slump continues: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks was charged with seven runs, six earned, and nine hits in seven innings of a 7-5 loss to the Cleveland...[+] Indians on Thursday, May 3. He's allowed seven or more runs in back-to-back outings for the first time in his career. Danks, who ranks third among American League southpaws with 50 wins since 2008, has a 6.51 ERA through his first six starts. He also committed two errors and has three this year, matching his total for his first five big league seasons.
• 5/4 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Vlad, Lee, Hunter, Crawford: Here's the latest from around the majors... Diamondbacks GM Kevin Towers thought Vladimir Guerrero performed well in his...
• 5/3 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Tribe Slams Homer and Scraps Late To Victory; Indians 6, White Sox 3: By Craig Gifford The cavalry arrived for a struggling Cleveland Indians offense on Wednesday night. They arrived in the form...
• 5/3 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Erik Bedard tries to slow down the Cardinals offense as the Pirates face Jake Westbrook in St. Louis. Pittsburgh pitching and...

• 4/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks suffers loss Friday: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (2-3) allowed seven runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings in a loss to the Boston Red Sox Friday,...[+] April 27, with four walks and four strikeouts.
• 4/28 Talkin Sox with Dan: Implications of a Friday Night in Chicago: The Red Sox won their fifth straight game last night as they downed the White Sox 10-3 for the second night in a row on their...
• 4/27 Baseball Musings: Danks a Lot: The Red Sox pound John Danks for six hits and seven runs in 5 2/3 innings, drawing four walks along the way. They’ll continue...
• 4/27 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/27: After picking up their fourth straight win last night, the Boston Red Sox look to make it five straight tonight in the second...
• 4/27 Red Sox Life: Big Moment for Bard: Daniel Bard gets the ball tonight in Chicago. Either way, there was going to be pressure on his first start since his bullpen...
• 4/26 FanSided: Kevin Youkilis Slams Red Sox To Victory
• 4/26 Fire Brand of the American League: The Advanced Scout – Chicago White SoxThe Advanced Scout wipes the juice from his Italian beef off of his keyboard and analyzes the Chicago White Sox....
• 4/26 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Chicago White Sox Pitching Matchups: 4/26-4/29: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Thursday, April 26 @ 8:10 PM Felix Doubront, LHP (0-0, 3.94) vs Philip Humber,...
• 4/26 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Chicago White Sox Pitching Matchups: 4/26-4/29: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Thursday, April 26 @ 8:10 PM Felix Doubront, LHP (0-0, 3.94) vs Philip Humber,...
• 4/22 Southside Showdown: Alex Rios Leads Sox to Sweep of Mariners: John Danks wasn’t great, but he also wasn’t awful. He went 6 innings and … [visit site to read more]Alex Rios Leads...
• 4/17 Southside Showdown: The Night the Rallies Died: John Danks was once again just adequate and the way this team is hitting, adequate … [visit site to read more]The Night...
• 4/16 High Heat Stats: Monday morning action & random stuff: In the annual Patriots Day game in Fenway, Daniel Bard issued 7 walks (a new game high for this year) in 6.2 innings. His last...
• 4/15 Full Spectrum Baseball: AL Pitching Planner: April 16 – April 22Yesterday I took a look at the NL pitching matchups for Week 3. Here are the AL matchups:...
• 4/11 Southside Showdown: John Danks Collects First Win of the Year: Run support for John Danks! There will be no repeat of last year’s record for Johnny. … [visit site to read more]John...
• 4/11 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Game #5, again – Chicago White Sox (2-2) vs. Cleveland Indians (1-3): By Matthew Van Wormer The weather in the great city of Cleveland is never what you think it will be. In the middle of March,...
• 4/11 Cubs Stats: Things To Be Happy About: CubsBryan LaHair has been scalding the ball. The starting pitching — and especially Jeff Samardzija — has been beyond...
• 4/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Philip Humber's start skipped: Chicago White Sox SP Philip Humber's first turn in the rotation will be skipped with the team's game being rained out Tuesday,...[+] April 10. SP John Danks will start Wednesday, April 11, and Humber will go Monday, April 16, against the Baltimore Orioles.
• 4/8 Full Spectrum Baseball: Finding Keepers:Chicago White Sox: The Chicago White Sox are in rebuilding mode. They aren’t a very good team and don’t figure to be in any kind of race this...
• 4/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks isn't big in Texas: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks allowed three earned runs, six hits and no walks with six strikeouts over six innings in a quality...[+] start and loss against the Texas Rangers Friday, April 6. He fell to 1-5 in six career starts at Rangers Ballpark.
• 4/6 Cubs Stats: White Sox Vs. Rangers: Opening Day On The South Side: I strained my back playing basketball last night. It hurts to look at my monitor while I type, so I'm going to try to keep this...
• 4/6 Baseball Musings: The New Texas Pen: Alexi Ogando and Joe Nathan both pitched in the opening day Rangers win over the White Sox. Ogando entered in the seventh just...
• 4/5 MLBTradeRumors: How Teams Obtained Their Opening Day Starters: The 30 Opening Day starters aren't the 30 best pitchers in the game, but their managers do consider them the best arms currently...
• 4/4 High Heat Stats: Opening Day Starters – Some Random Trivia: Opening day in North America is tomorrow, April 4th. As with last week’s opener in Japan, doesn’t seem to be a lot...
• 4/4 Fragile Freddy's: AL Central - A Look Ahead: OK, with Opening Day today it is time to put pen to paper and lay out some predictions.  I covered all thirty teams over...
• 4/4 MLBTradeRumors: Cubs Notes: Epstein, Jackson, Southpaws: Here's the latest from Wrigleyville.... "We need more talent. We lack impact talent,” Theo Epstein told reporters (including...
• 4/3 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Today in Tribe History: April 3, 2011: Compiled by Jason Kaminski In his first career start at first base, the Indians’ Carlos Santana starts a triple play in...
• 4/3 FanSided: AL Central Predictions: Tigers In A Landslide
• 4/3 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Chicago White Sox: The White Sox invested in John Danks, but said goodbye to Ozzie Guillen, Sergio Santos, Carlos Quentin, and Mark Buehrle. Major...

• 3/23 FanSided: White Sox Projected to Finish Last: [caption id="attachment_1536" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Mar 10, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox first...
• 3/18 Baseball Musings: Early BestSouth Side Sox notes that John Danks is already one of the best pitchers in White Sox history. ...
• 3/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks may start Opening Day: Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura indicated SP John Danks may start against the Texas Rangers when the 2012 season opens....[+]
• 3/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks struggles with command: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks allowed two runs, four hits and three walks in two innings of work in his spring debut Tuesday,...[+] March 6, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. 'John was a little erratic early,' manager Robin Ventura said. 'We'll work on that.'
• 3/6 The Baseball Page: 2012 Fantasy Baseball Value Starting Pitcher Options: After the first 180 players have come off the board (15 rounds in twelve team leagues), there are still plenty of value starting...
• 3/6 Full Spectrum Baseball: DOs and DONTs: Chicago White SoxAt first glance there weren't really that many players I would draft from the White Sox this year....
• 3/6 Fragile Freddy's: Freddy 30 to 1: Number 19 - Chicago White Sox: For this year’s forecast I will look at each team on a daily basis.  I think you will find the format pretty self-explanatory.Note...

• 2/23 C70 At The Bat: Playing Pepper 2012: Boston Red Sox: In 2009, I decided to get a feel for other teams around baseball by asking bloggers for those teams some questions about their...
• 2/20 MLBTradeRumors: Extension Candidate: Brandon McCarthy: The Athletics' one-year, $1MM base salary deal with righty Brandon McCarthy turned out to be one of the best contracts of the...
• 2/17 Baseball Reality Tour: Options for the Yankee Rotation: As we learned from Ben Nicholson-Smith's engaging summary of the NYY portions of Joel Sherman's column from Friday:The Yankees...

• 1/31 MLBTradeRumors: Extension Candidate: Anibal Sanchez: Before he turned 24, Anibal Sanchez had been dealt in a blockbuster trade, pitched a no-hitter and undergone an operation for...
• 1/27 Through The Fence Baseball: Loss of Santos shouldn’t change the plan for Sale in 2012: The offseason for the Chicago White Sox has been all about lowering payroll. Outside of giving John Danks a contract extension,...
• 1/27 MLBTradeRumors: 2012's Highest-Paid Arbitration Eligible Players: Arbitration eligible players may not get paid like free agents Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder, but the arbitration process...
• 1/25 The Daily Catch: Fielder Pushes Dunn Deal Off List of Division’s Biggest Contracts: This article is courtesy of our friends at  South Side Sox Written by:  Jim Margalus   In his evaluation of the Prince...
• 1/22 Talkin Sox with Dan: Catching up with the Red Sox on a Patriots Sunday: It’s been a quietly busy offseason for GM Ben Cherington and the Red Sox. Boston won the Hot Stove League last year with...
• 1/18 MLBTradeRumors: Extension Candidate: Max Scherzer: The Tigers and Max Scherzer agreed to a 2012 salary of $3.75MM yesterday, but the negotiations won’t necessarily end there,...
• 1/17 MLBTradeRumors: White Sox Still Listening On Gavin Floyd: We haven't heard a ton about righty Gavin Floyd lately, but the White Sox are still listening on the soon-to-be 29-year-old,...
• 1/12 Southside Showdown: This Year’s Team Needs To Be A Fan Favorite: I hate to bring up 2005 because like Cubs fans will tell you, “That happened over five years ago, get over it!” However...
• 1/11 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Danks, Mariners, Dodgers: The Giants signed Aubrey Huff to a one-year, $3MM deal on this date in 2010. It turned out to be a tremendous move, as Huff posted...
• 1/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks 2012 salary update: Updating previous reports, Chicago White Sox SP John Danks will have a $500,000 base salary for 2012, but he receives a $7.5 million...[+] signing bonus between June and October 2012.
• 1/6 YankeeAnalysts.com: How big will 2012-2013 be?: Four years ago, the big story in baseball for a while was that Johan Santana was going to the Yankees. The best pitcher in the...
• 1/6 House of the Bluebird: An In-Depth Look at Extending Brandon Morrow: Photo Courtesy of Mirosport.netWith the Blue Jays offseason in a bit of a slump and the Darren Oliver signing being the most...
• 1/5 i70baseball.com: The Belle Of The 2012 Major League Ball: Will Miss Kansas City Royals be able to snag one of these suitors and perhaps be the Cinderella story of the 2012 Major League...
• 1/2 Blogging From The Bleachers: Toronto Re-Acquires Jason Frasor from Chicago: Word was first leaked late Sunday morning – and confirmed mid afternoon through a team press release – that the first...
• 1/2 It's About the Money (Stupid): Heyman: “No favorite” in Garza trade talks: With Gio Gonzalez and John Danks off the table, the new hot item on the trade market is Cubs' ace and former Tampa Bay Ray Matt...
• 1/2 The Captain's Blog: Avoiding the Cost of Interest: “Not interested” have seemingly become Brian Cashman’s favorite two words, which hasn’t exactly been music to...
• 1/2 The Captain's Blog: Are the Yankees in a “Rebuilding” Mode?: With C.J. Wilson in Anaheim and Yu Darvish reportedly headed north of the border or deep in the heart of Texas, the Yankees’...
• 1/2 YankeeAnalysts.com: Realistic expectations for Ivan Nova in 2012: Perhaps the biggest surprise in the Yankees’ 2011 season was the emergence of Ivan Nova as a middle rotation arm and the...
• 1/1 MLBTradeRumors: MLBTR Originals: 12/25/11 - 12/31/11: There was no shortage of insightful original work published here at MLBTR during a slow news week. Here's a refresher in case...
• 1/1 MLBTradeRumors: Discussion: Should The White Sox Commit To Rebuilding?: The recent five-year, $65MM extension given to John Danks came as a surprise to the baseball community for two main reasons. For...
• 1/1 PaulLebowitz.com: Carlos Quentin is a Good Risk For the Padres: Say this about Padres GM Josh Byrnes: he follows through on what he believes strategically; trusts the people he trusts; and doesn’t...

• 12/31 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumor: Yankees don’t like Garza’s price tag: It’s funny because I wrote nearly the same article the last time Matt Garza was traded – the Yankees were interested,...
• 12/30 Bronx Baseball Daily: No-trade clause means no Yankees for John Danks: When John Danks signed his five-year and $65 million deal with the White Sox, I argued that it actually made him more attractive...
• 12/30 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumor: Yankees involved in talks for Garza: The Cubs have dangled Matt Garza on the trade block all offseason, but with other starters like Gio Gonzalez and John Danks...
• 12/30 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Darvish, Bailey, Pineda: On this date in 1935, a left-hander named Sanford Braun was born in Brooklyn. He went on to throw a perfect game, win three Cy...
• 12/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks contract update: Updating a previous report, Chicago White Sox SP John Danks' limited no-trade clause for the final four years of his contract...[+] will let him block a trade to six undisclosed teams. Many believe the White Sox will try to deal Danks at some point after the 2012 season. However, general manager Kenny Williams made it sound like Danks will stick around for the long haul. 'I'll put it to you this way,' said Williams. 'I don't care what team it's against or what opposing pitcher. I'm not scared to have him out there. 'He'll give you everything he has on that particular day and might shut you down. I'm not afraid for him to go up against anyone.'
• 12/29 MLBTradeRumors: White Sox Notes: Danks, Williams, Contracts: Here are a few items about John Danks' five-year, $65MM extension with the White Sox, which was officially announced today... Danks...
• 12/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks contract details: Updating previous reports, Chicago White Sox SP John Danks will have a full no-trade clause in the first year of his contract...[+] and a limited no-trade clause in the final four years of the contract.
• 12/28 Fragile Freddy's: Free Agents Still on the Board: I touched on a few of the notable January transactions from recent years in yesterday’s piece.  Today I want to look at...
• 12/27 MLBTradeRumors: What The Danks Extension Means For Garza: John Danks and Matt Garza have a lot in common. Both are above-average MLB starters in their late-twenties who were traded early...
• 12/27 MLBTradeRumors: Extension-Prone Agencies And GMs: Some agencies are more open to multiyear extensions for their clients than others.  The Boras Corporation is notorious for...
• 12/27 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligible Extension Candidates: From Matt Moore to Chris Carpenter, extensions for players not eligible for arbitration happen all the time.  More commonly,...
• 12/26 Royally Speaking: Royally Speaking's 7 Most Po**** Posts of 2011: When 2011 began I was this close to turning out the lights here. There were several factors involved in that almost-decision but...
• 12/26 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Fielder, Rangers, White Sox, Danks: On this date in 1995, the Orioles acquired David Wells from the Reds for Curtis Goodwin and minor leaguer Trovin Valdez.  This...
• 12/26 Bleeding Yankee Blue: WHY RICH HARDEN'S A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: With Gio Gonzalez, John Danks, CJ Wilson, and Mark Buehrle all off the list of starting pitchers the Yankees could've acquired,...
• 12/26 YankeeAnalysts.com: Wants and Needs: It’s the holiday season, so of course gifts are on our mind. While we may celebrate different holidays and give/receive...
• 12/26 MLBTradeRumors: East Notes: Yankees, Danks, Gonzalez, Red Sox: Good morning everybody.  Here are a handful of links from the Eastern divisions to start the day off.. The Yankees had John...
• 12/25 MLBTradeRumors: Poll: Which Team Will Sign Edwin Jackson?: Despite the perpetual demand for quality starting pitching around the league, Edwin Jackson's market has been relatively quiet...
• 12/25 MLBTradeRumors: MLBTR Originals: 12/18/11 - 12/25/11: The baseball world was busy this week (not so much this weekend), but we still provided a ton of original content. Let's recap...
• 12/25 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 12/18/11 - 12/24/11: There was plenty of action this week as teams looked to get deals done before the holiday.. This week, the Nationals further...
• 12/24 Bleeding Yankee Blue: WHY CASHMAN HAS A LONG TERM PLAN: As Yankee fans, we love it when our team makes a big splash in the free agent or trade market, but thus far this winter, Cashman...
• 12/24 BoSox Injection: Gavin Floyd is an Intriguing Trade Option for Red Sox:   The Red Sox did not pull the trigger on the Gio Gonzalez deal, saving their prospects rather than sending them to Oakland....
• 12/24 Roto Think Tank: 2011 A.L. Starting Pitchers: Part II: If there's one thing you can always take to the bank, it's that this group of pitchers is almost certain to lose money...
• 12/24 Bronx Baseball Daily: A’s trade Gio Gonzalez to the Nationals: The biggest news of the week is no doubt that the Oakland Athletics traded left handed ace Gio Gonzalez to the Nationals as...
• 12/24 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumor: Yankees never close to deal for Danks: Like all pitchers who have been made available this offseason, the Yankees inquired on White Sox starter John Danks. However,...
• 12/24 NY Baseball Digest: Should Yanks Give Joba One Last Rotation Try?: Yesterday’s deal that sent Gio Gonzalez from Oakland to Washington for 4 top prospects should make it clear the cost of acquiring...
• 12/24 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Darvish, Latos, Gio, Danks: On this date in 1975, arbitrator Peter Seitz made his landmark ruling that allowed baseball players to become free agents upon...
• 12/24 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Dobbs, Pitching, Floyd, Marshall, NPB: On this date in 1994, the owners implemented a salary cap and revenue sharing as the players were on strike. Those provisions...
• 12/24 MLBTradeRumors: AL West Links: Athletics, Suzuki, Trumbo, Mariners: Five years ago today, the Rangers traded John Danks, Nick Masset, and Jacob Rasner for the White Sox for Brandon McCarthy...
• 12/22 Yanks Go Yard: Another Pitcher Off the Yankees Market: Gio Gonzalez to Nats: Well, so much for any Gio Gonzalez to the Yankees trade hopes you may have been holding out – he was dealt to the Nationals...
• 12/22 MLBTradeRumors: Pitching Links: Edwin, Marlins, Saunders, Felix: Here's the latest on the arms race from around the majors... Edwin Jackson and John Danks have comparable numbers over...
• 12/22 Call to the Pen: Analysis: John Danks Signs Five-Year Extension with Chicago White Sox: A few weeks ago the Chicago White Sox traded their incumbent closer Sergio Santos to the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league prospect...
• 12/22 It's About the Money (Stupid): Gonzalez traded to Nationals: The Washington Nationals had been rumored to have a strong desire to acquire Gio Gonzalez from the A's, and though Oakland had...
• 12/22 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Links: Red Sox, Cespedes, Danks, Beltran: The Red Sox were one of the finalists for Gio Gonzalez, but GM Ben Cherington was "not motivated" to deal four prospects for...
• 12/22 Baseball Analytics: White Sox Lock Up John Danks: With the free agent starting pitching market consisting of a few pricey aces and then a glut of arms with age or injury concerns...
• 12/22 Call to the Pen: White Sox extend John Danks: It looks like the Chicago White Sox won’t be trading their staff ace (keyword: staff) after all, as they have just given...
• 12/22 YankeeAnalysts.com: The price of pitching is too **** high: I discussed this topic over the weekend when the blockbuster Mat Latos trade occurred, and I think it still holds true following...
• 12/22 MLBTradeRumors: AL Central Notes: Cespedes, Darvish, Twins: The White Sox agreed to sign John Danks to a five-year, $65MM extension yesterday. MLBTR has you covered if you’re wondering...
• 12/22 Southside Showdown: White Sox and John Danks Close to Extension: John Danks‘ name had been thrown around in trade rumors back during the Winter … [visit site to read more]White Sox...
• 12/22 PaulLebowitz.com: Are the White Sox Rebuilding or Not?: White Sox GM Kenny Williams uttered the unutterable word after the club’s disappointing 2011 season ended and manager Ozzie...
• 12/22 YankeeAnalysts.com: We’re all thinking it, so I’m going to say it: No interest in C.J. Wilson. No interest in Hiroki Kuroda. No interest in Roy Oswalt. No (apparent) interest in Edwin Jackson....
• 12/22 Baseball Musings: The Darvish Process: Mike Hindman trusts the Rangers pro-scouting division: When the Rangers traded John Danks and Nick Masset to the White Sox for...
• 12/22 MLBTradeRumors: Olney On Blue Jays, Fielder, Danks: The Blue Jays appeared to be favored to win the bidding for Yu Darvish, but ultimately lost out to the Rangers. ESPN.com’s...
• 12/22 MLBTradeRumors: Examining The John Danks Extension: John Danks agreed to terms with the White Sox on a five-year, $65MM extension and the deal’s impact extends beyond Chicago....
• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Agree to extension with John Danks: The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a five-year extension with SP John Danks. The financial terms of the deal are not yet known,...[+] although multiple outlets report it's a $65 million deal.
• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Yankees | Weren't close with John Danks: New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said the team was never close to acquiring SP John Danks from the Chicago White...[+] Sox, according to a baseball official familiar with the talks.
• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks contract terms: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks will earn $8 million next season and $14.25 million per year for the next four years of his five-year,...[+] $65 million deal, according to a major league source.
• 12/21 Bronx Baseball Daily: Danks signs $65 million-5-year extension with White Sox: John Danks is off the trading block after signing a five-year and $65 million extension to stay with the White Sox, according...
• 12/21 It's About the Money (Stupid): White Sox sign Danks to 5 year extension: If you had your heart set on the Yankees signing John Danks next winter, you can put those dreams to bed, as it's been reported...
• 12/21 Baseball Musings: Danks a Lot!: Reports coming out of Chicago indicate the White Sox and John Danks agreed to a $65 million deal for five years: Danks, who made...
• 12/21 MLBTradeRumors: White Sox, John Danks Agree To Extension: Despite many rumors to the contrary, John Danks isn’t going anywhere. The White Sox have agreed to sign the left-hander...
• 12/21 YankeeAnalysts.com: Avoiding the Cost of Interest: (The following is being syndicated from The Captain’s Blog). “Not interested” have seemingly become Brian Cashman’s...
• 12/21 The Captain's Blog: Avoiding the Cost of Interest: “Not interested” have seemingly become Brian Cashman’s favorite two words, which hasn’t exactly been music to...
• 12/21 YankeeAnalysts.com: With the Darvish drama over, what’s next for the Yankees?: Despite the hopes of many Yankee fans, there was no surprise huge bid for Yu Darvish from the Yankee brass.  Instead, to the...
• 12/21 Royally Speaking: Rotation Thoughts: It's possible that the Royals 2012 contention hopes rest on one tiny word, if. As in they'll contend if Dayton Moore can find...
• 12/20 PaulLebowitz.com: Diamondbacks Sign Jason Kubel—Is There a Reason?: This is either overkill; an impulse buy; or a precursor to other deals. Unless the Diamondbacks are going to make a trade including...
• 12/19 The Captain's Blog: Are the Yankees in a “Rebuilding” Mode?: With C.J. Wilson in Anaheim and Yu Darvish reportedly headed north of the border or deep in the heart of Texas, the Yankees’...
• 12/19 Southside Showdown: White Sox Rotation and Bullpen: The more I think about it the more I think this might be a good idea for the Sox. If they can change Sergio Santos from a short...
• 12/19 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumors: Yankees didn’t like price for Mat Latos: The Yankees have been linked through rumors to nearly every starting pitcher available this offseason except for the one who...
• 12/19 Bronx Baseball Daily: 10 Pitchers the Yankees can target after losing Darvish: With reports that the Yankees are “not getting” Japanese starting pitcher Yu Darvish it is probably a good time...
• 12/18 Nolan Writin': Rangers Repercussions: The Mat Latos Trade: Earlier today, the Cincinnati Reds traded a four-player package for Mat Latos, the San Diego Padres ace.  Although the trade...
• 12/18 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo On Red Sox, Rays, Cubs, Wandy, Zumaya: In his latest column for the Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo writes that the Red Sox have to be wary of an American League where the...
• 12/16 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumor: Blue Jays place a $40-$50 million bid on Darvish: It’s looking more and more like the Yankees haven’t won the bidding for Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish. While the...
• 12/16 MLBTradeRumors: Reds Eyeing Gonzalez, Latos, Jurrjens: Gio Gonzalez, Mat Latos and Jair Jurrjens are among the pitchers on the Reds’ wish list, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX...
• 12/16 MLBTradeRumors: Gio Gonzalez Rumors: Friday: No MLB pitcher has walked more opponents in the past two seasons than Gio Gonzalez and he's about to get expensive through...
• 12/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Still pursuing trade for starter: The Cincinnati Reds are still pursuing a trade for a starting pitcher, with Oakland Athletics SP Gio Gonzalez, San Diego Padres...[+] SP Mat Latos, Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens, Chicago Cubs SP Matt Garza and Chicago White Sox SP John Danks on their list. Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields appears to be off limits for all teams.
• 12/15 MLBTradeRumors: The Latest On Gio Gonzalez: The Gio Gonzalez trade rumors have been vast and varied so far this offseason. Here's the latest on the A's left-hander from...
• 12/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | May have interest in John Danks: The Washington Nationals likely will show interest in Chicago White Sox SP John Danks if they are not able to acquire Oakland...[+] Athletics SP Gio Gonzalez.
• 12/15 YankeeAnalysts.com: The two guys no one’s talking about: As I write this (8:40 PM on Wednesday night) it looks very unlikely that the Yankees are going to get Yu Darvish. We’ve...
• 12/13 Southside Showdown: Danks and Quentin Tendered Contracts: The White Sox have chosen to keep John Danks andDanks and Quentin Tendered Contracts - Southside Showdown - Southside Showdown...
• 12/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks, Carlos Quentin tendered: The Chicago White Sox tendered contracts to SP John Danks and OF Carlos Quentin Monday, Dec. 12. The moves won't affect either...[+] player's trade value or status. The White Sox remain very open to the idea of trading Danks.
• 12/12 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumor: White Sox still have huge asking price for Danks: The White Sox may be in selling mode, but that doesn’t mean the pieces they are selling are coming cheap. A little...
• 12/12 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Rumors: Luxury Tax, Wandy: The latest on the Red Sox, courtesy of Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald... GM Ben Cherington's comments on the team's...
• 12/12 MLBTradeRumors: Latest On John Danks: A week ago, Jon Heyman reported that the Yankees were unwilling to trade Manny Banuelos or Jesus Montero for White Sox lefty...
• 12/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | High asking price for John Danks: The Chicago White Sox asked the New York Yankees for two of their three top prospects C Jesus Montero, P Manny Banuelos and P...[+] Dellin Betances in a trade for SP John Danks. The Yankees might consider trading one of them.
• 12/9 NY Baseball Digest: Best Winter Meetings Quote: The big news of the Dallas Winter Meetings was the spending spree by Miami and Anaheim, but the best quote came from Brian Cashman-...
• 12/8 Fire Brand of the American League: Sox Remain Quiet as Top Free Agents Sign: The Red Sox were in on Mark Buehrle and we here at Fire Brand would have been happy to see him in Boston. However, Buehrle is...
• 12/7 Yankees Daily: Rumor: Yankees are trying to trade A.J. Burnett: According to the NY Post, the Yankees have put A.J. Burnett on the trading block in Dallas where the winter meetings are being...
• 12/7 Fragile Freddy's: Winter Meetings - Late Afternoon Update: The big fish (pun intended) are expected to make some noise this evening.  Let’s get caught up.While I will always note...
• 12/7 MLBTradeRumors: White Sox, Red Sox Meeting On Danks, Floyd: The White Sox and Red Sox are meeting to discuss Chicago starters John Danks and Gavin Floyd, tweets ESPNBoston's Gordon Edes....
• 12/7 Bronx Baseball Daily: Yankees Trade Rumor: White Sox want Ubaldo Package for Danks: The White Sox GM Kenny Williams officially declared his team in rebuilding mode yesterday so it would appear that they will...
• 12/7 YankeeAnalysts.com: Make your best offer: The title says it all, folks. I’m going to list a few trade target pitchers and in the comments, I want you to tell us what...
• 12/6 Yanks Go Yard: Winter Meetings Day 2: Slow as Molasses: We were warned going into the Winter Meetings that all might be quiet on the Yankees front, but it’s still a bit strange...
• 12/6 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: Winter Meetings Day Two Rumors: White, MacDougal, and a Bat: Though all of our moaning about Aaron Harang and the rest of Ned Colletti’s inexplicable moves has been, uh, “fun”,...
• 12/6 MLBTradeRumors: The Asking Price For John Danks: The White Sox are looking for a "Ubaldo Jimenez package" in return for John Danks, an executive told ESPN.com's Buster Olney...
• 12/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Asking for Ubaldo Jimenez: The Chicago White Sox are asking the Cleveland Indians for SP Ubaldo Jimenez in a package that would send them SP John Danks....[+]
• 12/6 Fragile Freddy's: Winter Meetings - Late Afternoon Update: The Winter Meetings continue down their merry way.  So far no really big news has happened at the Meetings unless you count...
• 12/6 Through The Fence Baseball: Chicago White Sox offseason preview: 2012 rotation up in the air: The Ozzie Guillen era has come to an end in Chicago. Last season the Chicago White Sox didn’t quite meet expectations after...
• 12/6 YankeeAnalysts.com: Patience Poll: Granted it’s just one day into the Winter Meetings, but things are still going slowly in the Hot Stove Season…at...
• 12/6 MLBTradeRumors: Knobler's Latest: Braves, Beckham, Tigers, Rays: Some Winter Meetings rumors courtesy of CBS Sports' Danny Knobler: Jair Jurrjens and Martin Prado continue to be "as sought...
• 12/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Yankees | Still keeping tabs on John Danks: The New York Yankees are still interested in trading for Chicago White Sox SP John Danks, and the White Sox reportedly asked for...[+] C Jesus Montero and SP Manny Banuelos in exchange, but the Yankees are not interested in such a package. However, the White Sox will keep listening on Danks.
• 12/5 Call to the Pen: 2011 MLB Trade Rumors: White Sox Seeking “Big Returns” for John Danks, Gavin Floyd: This weekend it was reported that the White Sox are “dangling” starting pitcher John Danks.  Along with Danks, the White...
• 12/5 MLBTradeRumors: White Sox Have Big Demands For Danks, Floyd: The White Sox are asking for big returns for starters John Danks and Gavin Floyd, tweets Joel Sherman of the New York Post....
• 12/5 Bronx Baseball Daily: Cashman: No Trades on Deck but Things Could Happen Quickly: Not much has happened yet for the Yankees this offseason, but that could change quickly as GM Brian Cashman has headed down...
• 12/5 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumor: Asking Price for Danks is Montero and Banuelos: In their search for starting pitching the Yankees name has often been linked to Chicago pitcher John Danks, whom many expect...
• 12/3 Call to the Pen: 2011 MLB Trade Rumors: White Sox “Dangling” John Danks: Baseball fans never know what to expect when players and team executives amass for several days each winter.  These so called...
• 12/2 MLBTradeRumors: Central Links: Danks, Twins, Indians, Royals, Cubs: Here are some links from baseball's two central divisions... The White Sox have been shopping left-hander John Danks in...
• 12/2 Yankees Fans Unite: Yankees have “looked at” LHRP Mike Gonzalez: Yankees have “looked at” LHRP Mike Gonzalez by Mike D. Via SI.com’s Jon Heyman, the Yankees are looking for...
• 12/2 YankeeAnalysts.com: An offer they could refuse: It’s a cliche to say that actions speak louder than words, but cliches have to come from somewhere. And, like it or not,...
• 12/1 YankeeAnalysts.com: Watch out for Hector Noesi: As it has been for many offseasons of yore, starting pitching figures to be on the Yankees’ radar as they look to improve...
• 12/1 MLBTradeRumors: White Sox Notes: Danks, Sale, Ramirez: The White Sox have many appealing trade chips, including Carlos Quentin and Gavin Floyd, so GM Kenny Williams will likely be...
• 12/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks contract talks going nowhere: The Chicago White Sox have yet to make a long-term contract offer to SP John Danks because the lefty and his representatives turned...[+] down multiple attempts in the not too distant past. There is an increased possibility now that the White Sox trade Danks. However, Chicago will not simply give up on Danks.

• 11/30 Yankees Fans Unite: Yankees Mailbag: Good afternoon everyone and welcome to another Yankees Mailbag. Thank you to those who sent in questions – we appreciate...
• 11/29 Nolan Writin': Rangers Could Target Matt Thornton via Trade: It certainly appears that GM Kenny Williams is at least exploring the idea of blowing up his Chicago White Sox roster and rebuilding...
• 11/27 NY Baseball Digest: Simmering Hot Stove Tonight @8pm: The Winter Meetings are a week away, so tonight we begin to “simmer” the Hot Stove with some talk about the local...
• 11/25 YankeeAnalysts.com: Quick Reaction to Freddy Garcia: As you read yesterday, the Yankees resigned Freddy Garcia to a one year contract, worth somewhere between $4-5M. I think we can...
• 11/21 NY Baseball Digest: Trading for Jair Jurrjens: John Harper of the Daily News reported this weekend the Braves interest in Yankees utility man Eduardo Nunez. This created...
• 11/20 Baseball Reality Tour: Options for the Yankee Rotation: As we learned from Ben Nicholson-Smith's engaging summary of the NYY portions of Joel Sherman's column from Friday: The...
• 11/19 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Mills, Madson, Twins, Danks, Prado: On a day when the Blue Jays adopted a familiar-looking "new" logo, here are some news items to carry us into the weekend.... If...
• 11/18 Bronx Baseball Daily: Trade Rumors: The Yankees Called About Matt Garza: It seems like the Yankees are leaving no stone unturned in their search for starting pitching and have even called the Cubs...
• 11/18 Bronx Baseball Daily: Yankees Trade Rumors: 10 Starting Pitchers Expected to be Available: The Yankees have been talking to just about every free agent starting pitcher, but interested in almost none of them it...
• 11/18 MLBTradeRumors: Sherman On Yankees’ Search For Pitching: A year ago, the Yankees showed their reluctance to bid on non-elite free agent pitchers with substantial asking prices. Unless...
• 11/17 YankeeAnalysts.com: Anybody Wanna Trade Brett Gardner? How About Russell Martin? Anybody?: Matt Imbrogno touched on this briefly yesterday, but there was one thing that Cash said the other day when speaking the media...
• 11/16 Call to the Pen: 2011 MLB Trade Rumors: Several White Sox Players Drawing Interest: The Chicago White Sox have already received several trade proposals this offseason, and general manager Ken Williams says the...
• 11/16 MLBTradeRumors: White Sox Notes: Trades, Quentin, Sale : Recent White Sox notes... "We're not going to make moves unless we get an impact player or impact-type prospects, guys who...
• 11/15 MLBTradeRumors: Rockies Rumors: Trade Targets, Stewart, Sizemore: The latest on the Rockies from the Denver Post's Troy Renck: The Rockies continue to search for starting pitching via trade,...
• 11/14 MLBTradeRumors: White Sox GM On Buehrle's Future, Danks: White Sox GM Ken Williams sounded less-than-optimistic when addressing the possibility of Mark Buehrle's return to Chicago, writes...
• 11/14 Through The Fence Baseball: Texas Rangers Notes: Buehrle, Danks, Feliz:   With the General Managers’ meetings just under 24 hours away, the Major League Baseball off-season could go from...
• 11/13 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo On Red Sox, Cuddyer, Sizemore, Marlins: One of Red Sox GM Ben Cherington's toughest tasks this season will be finding fourth and fifth starters, writes Nick Cafardo of...
• 11/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Interested in John Danks: The Texas Rangers might be interested in acquiring SP John Danks from the Chicago White Sox, as he is reportedly high on their...[+] list.
• 11/11 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers Looking At Left-Handed Starting Options: The Rangers are looking at available left-handed starting pitchers to replace the possibly-departing C.J. Wilson, reports Ken...
• 11/11 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Marlins, Phillies, Fielder: On this date in 1997, Mike Kelly became the first Major Leaguer ever traded to the Devil Rays franchise. The Reds sent the 27-year-old...
• 11/10 Baseball Analytics: Gavin Floyd With Ducks on the Pond: The 2011 Chicago White Sox were a $128 million disaster, slogging to a 79-83 record and a third-place finish in the AL Central....
• 11/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Drawing interest in two starts: The Chicago White Sox are drawing trade interest in both SPs John Danks and Gavin Floyd this offseason. Danks will become a free...[+] agent after next season. OF Carlos Quentin is another likely trade chip for the team this winter.
• 11/10 MLBTradeRumors: White Sox Notes: Buehrle, Danks, Floyd: The White Sox went all-in in 2011, only to finish with a disappointing 79-83 record. Here's the latest on the team as preparations...
• 11/9 The Captain's Blog: Filling Out the Yankees’ Trade Wish List: The Right Handers: As the baseball Hot Stove slowly builds from early embers, the Captain’s Blog will be busy identifying the top pitching targets...
• 11/9 MLBTradeRumors: Olney On Dodgers, Beltran: The latest blog post from ESPN's Buster Olney (Insider required)... Many agents feel that most teams are working slowly...
• 11/8 MLBTradeRumors: Yankees, Red Sox, Rangers Interested In Buehrle: The Yankees, Red Sox, and Rangers are interested in free agent lefty Mark Buehrle, report Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of...
• 11/8 Chicken Fried Baseball: Rangers Offseason Preview: November is a month in which Americans pause to reflect on the many things they are thankful for. I’ll pause for a moment and...
• 11/7 MLBTradeRumors: Trade And Free Agent Market For Starting Pitchers: The Braves, Rays, Cardinals, Brewers, and Diamondbacks probably will not be in the market for starting pitching this offseason,...
• 11/6 Yankees Fans Unite: Hot Stove Targeting: John Danks: John Danks is a coveted young, 26-yr old lefty for the Chicago White Sox.  He is in his final year of arbitration, meaning...
• 11/6 MLBTradeRumors: Rockies Notes: Carroll, Ellis, Prado, Cuddyer: The Rockies have expressed interest in free agent second baseman Jamey Carroll​, writes Troy Renck of The Denver Post.  The...
• 11/4 YankeeAnalysts.com: John Danks trade talk: File this under irresponsible rumor mongering if you’d like, but both of this guy was a topic of trade discussion in the...

• 10/29 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason Outlook: Boston Red Sox: Longtime GM Theo Epstein is gone and recently-appointed replacement Ben Cherington will try leading the Red Sox to their first...
• 10/26 Bleeding Yankee Blue: WHY I MAKE MY CASE FOR ROY OSWALT: "Right here Phillies!" --not Roy OswaltAs was expected, the Phillies declined to exercise Roy Oswalt's 2012 team option and...
• 10/26 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason Outlook: Cincinnati Reds: Look for the Reds to be active on the trade market, as GM Walt Jocketty decides whether to use his trade chips and limited payroll...
• 10/25 NY Baseball Digest: Yanks Will Pursue C.J. Wilson Despite Subpar Postseason: Some more quick hot stove hits: - Despite his difficulties in the post season, the Yankees are still going to go after C.J. Wilson....
• 10/25 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason Outlook: New York Yankees: The Yankees' offseason is all about their search for starting pitching, though they'll look to add bench help and a second left-handed...
• 10/22 MLBTradeRumors: Williams: White Sox Not In "Shopping Mode": The White Sox are a coming off a disappointing season in which they finished 79-83 and 16 games back of the Tigers in the AL Central....
• 10/21 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Messenger, White Sox, Indians, Rhodes: Some links from around baseball as we await Game Three tomorrow night.. Former Mariners pitcher Randy Messenger has agreed...
• 10/20 MLBTradeRumors: White Sox Notes: Danks, Buehrle, Minors, Manto: The White Sox may not be negotiating with two teams to build a new front office, but still, there's plenty of news from the...
• 10/18 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason Outlook: Chicago White Sox: Expect the White Sox to consider trading established players as they retool for manager Robin Ventura's rookie season in 2012. Guaranteed...
• 10/17 YankeeAnalysts.com: Don’t Believe What You Read On Darvish: In a very interesting column on the Yankees’ offseason plans, Joel Sherman shared the following nugget about how the organization...
• 10/17 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumor: Yankees Fans Should Expect a Quiet Winter: A lot of Yankees fans were upset this past July when they watched their team stand pat at the trade deadline. They better...
• 10/17 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligibles: Milwaukee Brewers: The Brewers came up short last night, and now one of the many concerns for GM Doug Melvin will be the status of his nine arbitration...
• 10/17 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason Outlook: Colorado Rockies: The Rockies intend to add an innings-eater and a right-handed hitter this offseason, likely focusing on the trade market rather...
• 10/13 YankeeAnalysts.com: Which free agent starter should the Yankees pursue?: Following the CC Sabathia contract drama, the second-most important issue facing the Yankees this offseason is whether they decide...
• 10/12 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Sabathia, Burnett, Orioles: Two AL East front offices will have different looks next year, as Theo Epstein is heading for Chicago and the Orioles are searching...
• 10/11 YankeeAnalysts.com: The best use of Montero is to trade him: This is something of a response to Mike’s piece on Monday, so if you haven’t read it already I encourage you to do...
• 10/4 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligibles: Chicago Cubs: The Cubs are next in our arbitration eligibles series. First time: Randy Wells, Blake DeWitt Second time: Geovany Soto Third...

• 9/24 MLBTradeRumors: Rosenthal On Darvish, Marlins, White Sox, Astros: Let's take a look at what FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal has for us in his latest edition of Full Count.. It's expected that ...
• 9/23 Roto Think Tank: The Final A.L. Gearing Up - Part II: Last time out I looked at some hitters who might help out over the last three days of the regular season (assuming you're...
• 9/19 mlbreports.com : Fantasy Baseball Report: Value of Elite Setup Men: Romo, Alburquerque, Adams and More: Monday September 19, 2011     MLB reports:  We welcome the newest member of the MLB reports team, Peter Stein.  For all you...
• 9/13 B-R Blog: Recapping Monday 9/12/11: No one’s clinched yet: -- Rays 5, Orioles 2: Reason #755 why I don't bet on sports: This seemed like the classic "trap" game: Coming off a sweep of Boston,...
• 9/5 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligibles: Chicago White Sox: The White Sox are next as we continue our series looking at each team's arbitration eligible players. First time: None Second...
• 9/2 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The White Sox travel to Detroit as the Tigers start a 12-game stretch in which they play Chicago six times and Cleveland three...

• 8/29 MLBTradeRumors: Players Claimed And Pulled Back: A player who is claimed on waivers can be pulled back by his original team, and it happens regularly.  It could be that the...
• 8/28 FanSided: Bobbleheads Cause Hypnosis, Mariners Bats Asleep: Via thesportsbank.net   There are copycats in the world.  People who emulate something because of a plethora of reasons. ...
• 8/28 SoDo Mojo: Bobbleheads Cause Hypnosis, Mariners Bats Asleep: Via thesportsbank.net   There are copycats in the world.  People who emulate something because of a plethora of reasons. ...
• 8/27 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Four games have already been postponed due to hurricane Irene. Of the ones that are left, Justin Verlander goes for his 20th win...
• 8/26 SoDo Mojo: Series Preview: White Sox at Mariners: If I were going to do a series preview about the White Sox visiting Safeco Field to play our Mariners, it would likely look like...
• 8/25 MLBTradeRumors: White Sox Notes: Danks, Peavy, Guillen: The Cubs are looking for a new GM and they appear to be considering White Sox assistant GM Rick Hahn for the job opening. Here’s...
• 8/24 MLBTradeRumors: Waiver Rumors: Bell, White Sox, Reds, Wright: The waiver wire is heating up with one week remaining for teams to trade for postseason reinforcements. Here’s a refresher on...
• 8/23 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligibles: Baltimore Orioles: The Orioles kick off our series taking a look at players who will be arbitration eligible for 2012. First time: Jo-Jo Reyes,...
• 8/23 MLBTradeRumors: Top Starters Eschew Free Agency: Boras Corporation client Carlos Gonzalez bucked the agency's trend in January, signing a seven-year, $80MM deal instead of going...
• 8/21 MLBTradeRumors: Angels Extend Jered Weaver: The Angels have signed ace Jered Weaver to a five-year, $85MM contract extension, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com (via Twitter)....
• 8/14 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 8/7/11 - 8/13/11: Time to catch up on the last week at MLBTR... The Tigers extended GM Dave Dombrowski through 2015 and manager Jim Leyland...
• 8/14 Baseball Musings: Danks a Little: John Danks owns a no-hitter through five innings as he pitches against the Royals. Kansas City batters drew four walks, striking...
• 8/8 MLBTradeRumors: John Danks Wants To Remain With The White Sox: There were a few trade rumors circling around John Danks heading into this year's deadline, but if the southpaw had his way,...
• 8/4 Bleeding Yankee Blue: WHY IT WAS SHORT BUT AN IMPORTANT YANKEE WIN: (Photo: Reuters)The Yankees are on a hot streak right now, and I love it. Although this game was a rain shortened six and a...
• 8/3 YankeeAnalysts.com: Hughes authors best start of season as Yanks win fifth straight: With his rotation spot possibly in jeopardy, Phil Hughes reminded everyone why it’s foolish to give up on talented young...
• 8/2 YankeeAnalysts.com: TYA Game Thread, Tuesday August 2, 2011: At the moment tonight’s game is in a rain delay. According to YES the powers that be will next assess whether or not the...
• 8/1 YankeeAnalysts.com: Series Preview | Yankees vs. White Sox II: The Ballad of John Danks: Ah, the White Sox. The team that perpetually seems to be just on the precipice, but doesn’t quite get there. Outside of...

• 7/30 MLBTradeRumors: Matt Thornton Rumors: Saturday: Left-handed reliever Matt Thornton has a 3.28 ERA, 8.8 K/9, 3.4 BB/9, 0.50 HR/9, and 47.3% groundball rate in 35 2/3 innings...
• 7/30 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers Pursuing Matt Thornton: The Rangers are pursuing White Sox reliever Matt Thornton, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, and the Sox want starter Derek...
• 7/29 Fragile Freddy's: Series Preview - Chicago White Sox: Pitchers:Friday – Tim Wakefield (6-3, 5.15) vs. Gavin Floyd (8-9, 4.11)Saturday – Jon Lester (10-4, 3.23) vs. Philip Humber...
• 7/28 MLB Dirt: Why I Hate Pitcher Win-Loss Records: After looking through the box scores from last night’s game I couldn’t help but resurface the feelings I have for...
• 7/28 The World's Worst Sports Blog: Ervin Santana, Third No-Hitter of 2011: Ervin Santana of The World’s Worst Sports Blog‘s favorite American League team, the Los Angeles Angels, no-hit the...
• 7/27 B-R Blog: Doug Fister can’t buy a win: Seattle finally won a game Wednesday, erupting for 9 runs against the Yankees. It's no surprise that it happened the day after...
• 7/27 PaulLebowitz.com: Soxfinger, Tony Tantrum And Another Casualty Of Moneyball: Let’s do this in order. First the White Sox traded Edwin Jackson and Mark Teahen to the Blue Jays for veteran righty reliever...
• 7/27 Bronx Baseball Daily: MLB Trade Rumors: Chicago’s John Danks on the Market: The Yankees have not had their names attached to him, yet, but at this point it seems to be only a matter of time as the White...
• 7/27 NY Baseball Digest: Shades of Guidry, Keeping Beltran, Chi Sox Fire Sale, Revenge on Bruce: Many thought CC Sabathia was headed to a perfect game last night. Thoughts of David Cone‘s perfecto in 1999 had to come...
• 7/27 MLBTradeRumors: Jays Acquire Jackson; Rasmus Involved?: 10:44am: Money appears to be the only holdup in a trade that would send Jackson to the Cardinals and Rasmus to the Blue Jays,...
• 7/26 Bronx Baseball Daily: Trade Rumors: Yankees Not Pursuing Edwin Jackson: We heard earlier this week that the Yankees were scouting the White Sox with an eye on starter Edwin Jackson. However, Jack...
• 7/23 PaulLebowitz.com: For The White Sox, It Makes No Sense To Sell: Circumstances have to be aligned for teams that have a veteran core and massive payroll commitments to make the decision to try...
• 7/22 Roto Think Tank: Gearing Up: A.L. Week 17, July 25-31: Rising Up David Huff (0% owned last week; 2% this week)Huff had a solid start against the Twins in his 2011 MLB debut. He's...
• 7/22 B-R Blog: 25+ QS Since 2007 By Pitcher 25 Or Younger: Since 2007, through yesterday, how many pitchers had 25+ Quality Starts where they were 25 or younger in that game? Here is the...
• 7/22 B-R Blog: A rare tough loss for Sabathia in pinstripes: Thursday night, CC Sabathia allowed 2 runs in a CG (8-inning) loss to the Rays. It was the first time as a Yankee that Sabathia...
• 7/21 Kings of Kauffman: Royals Win in Extra Innings on Wild Pitch: In what could best be described as a sleeper of a game, the Royals won Wednesday night with an extra innings dash towards home...
• 7/21 Baseball Musings: Walk Off Wild Pitch: A pitching duel between the White Sox and the Royals ends when Sergio Santos uncorks a wild pitch with two out and runners on...
• 7/20 Kings of Kauffman: Royals Trade Wilson Betemit to Detroit for Two Minor Leaguers: The first of many expected trades occurred this afternoon as the Royals shipped infielder Wilson Betemit to the Tigers for minor...
• 7/20 MLB Dirt: Time to Give Stauffer His Due: I have written about Tim Stauffer a couple of times already and still feel compelled to write about him the more innings he compiles....
• 7/18 SoDo Mojo: Vargas and Fister: The Challenge: Today the following popped up on MLBtraderumors. Talk that the Mariners could be floating both Jason Vargas and Doug Fister around...
• 7/18 COSFBA: The Knurve To Say: Second Half Guarantees: This week, I have The Knurve to Say... …the following eight things will happen in the second half! Matt Kemp ends the year...
• 7/17 MLBTradeRumors: Rosenthal On Phillies, Adams, Royals, Guthrie: It's been a busy weekend for FOX's Ken Rosenthal, who brought us a pair of rumor-packed videos yesterday. He shared a few...
• 7/15 MLBTradeRumors: Heyman's Latest: K-Rod, Jackson, Twins, Reyes: Let's round up the latest from SI.com's Jon Heyman... The Mets were telling interested clubs that Francisco Rodriguez would...
• 7/2 NY Baseball Digest: Montero Falling in Depth Charts; Wood on Radar: I spoke to a Yankees scout about the recent fan furor over Jesus Montero‘s performance, who told me that Montero is not...
• 7/2 Bus League Baseball: What Got Into Stockton?: My note: I’m going to be honest, this past week we’ve been preparing for a yard sale, so I lost a lot of time to write....

• 6/29 Call to the Pen: White Sox Danks Feels Close to 100%: The disabled list is new territory for White Sox starter John Danks and it’s not somewhere he wants to be very long. …...
• 6/29 The Process Report: A Check Up On David Price’s Change-Up: Johnny Damon put the Rays ahead twice and Evan Longoria put them ahead for good, but as R.J. pointed out in the Daily Process,...
• 6/26 Baseball Musings: Derailing Danks: The White Sox put John Danks on the disabled list: White Sox left-hander John Danks has been placed on the disabled list after...
• 6/26 Call to the Pen: White Sox Starter Danks Hits DL with Oblique Strain: A day after leaving his start in the 2nd inning, John Danks is heading to White Sox disabled list.  Danks strained his right...
• 6/19 Baseball Musings: Danks Back to Normal: John Danks won his third start in a row on Saturday, walking none and striking out seven in what probably was his best start of...
• 6/12 B-R Blog: Sunday Supplement: Recapping Games of June 12: An arbitrary and capricious roundup of today's MLB action: Francisco Liriano's bid for a 2nd no-hitter was ended in the 8th by...
• 6/11 Baseball Musings: Danks Again: John Danks won his second game in a row after starting the season 0-8 as the White Sox squeaked by the Athletics 3-2. It was a...
• 6/9 NY Baseball Digest: Yanks Could Move Hughes to Pen: Even before the news of Joba Chamberlain‘s season ending surgery, I was told by my Tampa source the Yankees were considering...
• 6/7 MLB Dirt: Boxscore: Game 60: Yes, there was a sort of game on yesterday. Yes, we may have had a shot to win it. But I think even the Mariner hitters were distracted...
• 6/7 B-R Blog: Random Recap for Monday, June 6: “Danks Wins! Danks Wins!”: White Sox 3, Mariners 1: In a battle of the 6-and-2 phenom Michael Pineda against the 0-and-8 veteran, John Danks finally broke...
• 6/6 Baseball Musings: Danks A Lot!: John Danks pitched well enough to win on Monday night, and actually won the game. The White Sox scored three runs in support as...
• 6/6 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Minnesota Twins could not pick a better time to visit Cleveland. Minnesota sits 12 1/2 games out of first place, but shaved...
• 6/5 Baseball Moves: Week 10 – Two Start PitchersClick the article to see the probable two start pitchers for week 10. Assuming the week starts on Monday....
• 6/3 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Danks, Athletics, Yankees, Mets: Tampa Bay selected Jose Bautista off of waivers from the Orioles on this date in 2004.  That was, of course, before the Rays...
• 6/3 It's About the Money (Stupid): Sherman: Yanks looking for pitching: Joel Sherman reports what we've all expected since pitchers and catchers reported; the Yankees will be looking to add starting...
• 6/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Stick with six-man rotation: Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has decided to stick with the six-man rotation for another turn, and it could stick around...[+] until the All-Star break. 'Yeah we're going to give it one more shot because the way (Phil) Humber threw (Tuesday),' Guillen said. 'We're going to leave it like that right now and for the next homestand in Chicago. If something goes wrong then we'll change it but for right now it's working pretty good.' SP Jake Peavy will pitch Sunday, June 5, on five days of rest, while SP John Danks will receive seven days and pitch Monday, June 6.
• 6/1 MLBTradeRumors: Potentially Available Starting Pitchers: There could be as many as a dozen sellers when the trade deadline approaches in late July.  Almost everyone else will be seeking...
• 6/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Weekend starters announcedChicago White Sox SPs Mark Buehrle, Edwin Jackson and John Danks will start against the Detroit Tigers this weekend....[+] Chicago White Sox SPs Mark Buehrle, Edwin Jackson and John Danks will start against the Detroit Tigers this weekend.

• 5/31 Baseball Musings: The Six Man Rotation: The White Sox went to a six-man rotation when Jake Peavy returned from the disabled list because Ozzie Guillen did not want to...
• 5/31 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The White Sox try to make it two in a row against the Red Sox as they send Phil Humber to the mound against Alfredo Aceves. Humber...
• 5/31 The Process Report: James Shields Day: The Changeup: The 2011 version of James Shields is representative of a pitcher’s evolution. Adapting to the pitching backwards or pitching...
• 5/30 B-R Blog: John Danks and longest winless streaks to start a season: John Danks got crushed yesterday and moved to 0-8 on the season in his 11 starts. Since 2001 here are the longest streaks to start...
• 5/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks remains winless: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks allowed nine runs on nine hits in four innings against the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday, May 29, to...[+] suffer his eighth loss of the season. He struck out one batter and walked one in the game. Danks became the first White Sox pitcher since 1942 to start a season 0-8.
• 5/29 Baseball Musings: Rant Doesn’t Work: The White Sox responded to Ozzie Guillen’s latest rant by getting blown out by the Blue Jays 13-4. Corey Patterson had another...
• 5/29 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Galarraga, Thome, Red Sox: Links for Sunday, as John Danks takes the mound in Toronto in search of his first win of 2011.... Armando Galarraga wasn't...
• 5/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks, Philip Humber to the bullpen?: It appears Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen is trying to decide whether SPs John Danks or Philip Humber will be sent to...[+] the bullpen if the six-man rotation is sacked. 'You see this kid Humber throw, and (John) Danks, and it's kind of hard,' Guillen said. 'We will work it out. But right now I'm between.'
• 5/24 MLBTradeRumors: Chicago Notes: Montanez, Sox Rotation: Both Chicago teams are struggling this year.  The White Sox sit at 22-27, 10 games out in the division and 4.5 back in the wild...
• 5/24 Baseball Daily Digest: Blog Eat Blog: Batmen Return:   With a list of disabled players that is growing by the day, it is refreshing to hear about the injured stars who are making...
• 5/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks suffers seventh loss: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks pitched the third complete game of his career Monday, May 23, against the Texas Rangers, but he...[+] was still on the short end of the decision. Danks fell to 0-7 after allowing four earned runs, nine hits and two walks in the eight-inning loss. 'Danks threw the ball very well, he just made a couple of mistakes to the wrong guys,' manager Ozzie Guillen said.
• 5/23 Baseball Musings: The Power Returns: The Texas Rangers brought back Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz for Monday night’s game against the White Sox, and both delivered...
• 5/22 Baseball Moves: Week 8 – Two Start PitchersClick the article to see the probable two start pitchers for week 8. Assuming the week starts on Monday....
• 5/21 MLB Fantasy Recon: Week 9 Two Start Pitching Options: Pick of the week?  Fat Chance.Two start pitcher for week 9American League Options - Ranked by Potential Usefulness.Justin...
• 5/20 MLB Fantasy Recon: Buy Low and Sell High Roundtable Event @ The Fix: Time to run away with your leagueThe Fix has a nice little feature up with advice from a round table of Fantasy Experts on who...
• 5/18 MLB Fantasy Recon: Week 7 Hot & Cold from The FB King - Buy or Sell?: Might be time to cash in on CarpenterThe Fantasy Baseball King offers up advice on some trends around the league over at Razzball...
• 5/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks struggles in no-decision: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks allowed three runs - two earned - and four hits over 6 1/3 innings Tuesday, May 17, against the...[+] Texas Rangers. He also walked a career-high six batters and struck out two in the 113-pitch quality start. However, he managed to get just 65 of his pitches over for strikes.
• 5/16 NY Baseball Digest: Edwin Jackson Available if Yanks Interested: I have learned the Chicago White Sox are willing to talk about some of their starting pitching. Ozzie Guillen recently employed...
• 5/15 YankeeAnalysts.com: How much for that ChiSock in the window? Part Two: Yesterday we began our look at whether certain members of the White Sox’s formidable starting rotation might be available...
• 5/14 YankeeAnalysts.com: How much for that ChiSock in the window? Part One: Chicago’s slow start and clutch of quality starting pitching combined with the Yankees’ perpetual need for starting...
• 5/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks shelled: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks allowed six runs on 10 hits in five innings to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Tuesday, May...[+] 10, to fall to 0-6 on the season.
• 5/7 MLBTradeRumors: White Sox Not Ready To Make Major Changes: The White Sox are off to an 11-22 start and are already 11 games back of the Indians in the AL Central, but the team isn't ready...
• 5/7 MLBTradeRumors: Rosenthal's Full Count Video: Colletti, Hendry, Royals: Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports has a new Full Count video up, so let's dive in... Ned Colletti is under contract as Dodgers...
• 5/4 Baseball Musings: Bad Pitching Beats Bad Hitting Again: Nick Blackburn and John Danks started for the Twins and White Sox respectively today. The combined for 14 2/3 innings, walking...
• 5/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks remains winless: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks fell to 0-5 on the season after allowing three runs on eight hits and three walks in eight innings...[+] against the Minnesota Twins Wednesday, May 4.
• 5/4 MLBTradeRumors: How Much Will Jered Weaver Make Next Year?: Jered Weaver's upcoming arbitration case won't be as groundbreaking as Tim Lincecum's, but Weaver should still continue to set...
• 5/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Michael Cuddyer ready to breakout?: Minnesota Twins OF Michael Cuddyer is .458 with five home runs and five doubles in 51 plate appearances against Chicago White...[+] Sox SP John Danks, the probable starter for the game Wednesday, May 4.
• 5/3 MLB Fantasy Recon: Another Look at April's Hot Starts: Deja Vu?Ray Flowers dives into some of the unexpected fantasy stars of April and gauges the likely hood of continued success for...
• 5/2 MLBTradeRumors: Lincecum's Historic Arbitration Case: The Giants avoided a historic arbitration case with ace Tim Lincecum last year, agreeing to a two-year, $23MM deal.  That contract...

• 4/30 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Minaya, Weaver, Danks, Zimmerman: Emilio "Millito" Navarro, believed to be the oldest living professional baseball player at 105, passed away in Puerto Rico today....
• 4/30 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Weaver, Danks, Sandoval, Zimmerman: With plenty of games still to come today, let's take a look at some links on this Saturday afternoon.. While researching...
• 4/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks struggles: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks surrendered five runs on eight hits over six innings against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April...[+] 29. He walked one and struck out three.
• 4/28 MLBTradeRumors: Heyman On Lincecum, Cano, Votto, Weaver, Dodgers: Ryan Braun's $105MM, five-year contract extension through 2020 seemed like it came out of nowhere, but a ton of other young stars...
• 4/27 MLBTradeRumors: 2013 Free Agent Class Analysis: Our 2013 MLB Free Agent list has just been posted.  Since that post will be a permanent addition to the sidebar, comments on...
• 4/26 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Records: Starting Pitchers: Several arbitration records could fall in 2012.  Here's my best attempt at finding the current records for starting pitchers...
• 4/25 The Process Report: Could Cesar Ramos Be More Than A Specialist?: When the Rays acquired Cesar Ramos, it appeared as if they had found their new left-handed specialist. Although he was a first-round...
• 4/25 Baseball Musings: Helping Danks: I like the cartoon published at South Side Sox, but the post seems to be blaming John Danks a little too much for his 3-0 record....
• 4/23 The Process Report: David Price, Cliff Lee, And Cutters: The topic of David Price‘s evolution as a pitcher has been discussed before. Since joining the big leagues, we’ve...
• 4/23 The Process Report: Who Goes When Evan Longoria Returns?: With Evan Longoria due within a week, it’s time to look at what the corresponding roster move should be. Earlier this week,...
• 4/21 MLBTradeRumors: How Much Will John Danks Earn In 2012?: If they don't sign extensions, starters John Danks, Matt Garza, Jeremy Guthrie, and Jered Weaver will enter fairly uncharted...
• 4/20 MLBTradeRumors: 2012 Contract Issues: Chicago White Sox: The White Sox are next in our 2012 Contract Issues series. Eligible For Free Agency (5) Mark Buehrle is a 10-and-5 player,...
• 4/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks is quality in loss: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks allowed two earned runs, seven hits and no walks over seven innings in a loss against the Tampa...[+] Bay Rays Tuesday, April 19. Danks also struck out five batters in the 105-pitch quality start.
• 4/19 Baseball Musings: The Shield: James Shields goes the distance as the Rays continue winning with a 2-1 victory over the White Sox. Shields worked efficiently...
• 4/19 MLB Fantasy Recon: Waiver Wire Flier - Brandon McCarthy: Believe in McCarthyismBrandon McCarthy was a hot commodity back in 2006 when the Rangers gave up prospects John Danks...
• 4/18 Baseball Moves: Week 3 – Two Start PitchersClick the article to see the probable two start pitchers for week 3....
• 4/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks pitches well in no-decision: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks allowed just one run and five hits while walking three and striking out seven in eight innings...[+] in a no-decision against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, April 13, according to The Associated Press.
• 4/13 T Van Poppel RC Ret Plan: Live Blogging: A’s @ White Sox Game 12: 1:01PM CDT: Brett Anderson and John Danks, two big lefties in the rubber match of the series. The two games have been heartbreakers,...
• 4/13 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Athletics and White Sox play the rubber game of their series as Brett Anderson faces John Danks. Anderson continues to show...
• 4/11 MLBTradeRumors: Top Starters Unwilling To Go Year-To-Year: Baseball players, starting pitchers in particular, are a risk-averse bunch.  Given the choice between multiyear security and...
• 4/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks has mediocre performance: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks allowed four earned runs, six hits and four walks in six innings Friday, April 8, against the...[+] Tampa Bay Rays. Danks also struck out five batters in the 105-pitch no-decision.
• 4/9 The Process Report: Daily Process: Rays Win Battle of Danks Theory: The sudden retirement of Manny Ramirez stole the headlines; however, there was a game to be played this evening. After the first...
• 4/4 MLBTradeRumors: Major Arbitration Paydays For 2012: Last month we looked at the best players who will be arbitration eligible for the first time in 2012, including Andrew McCutchen,...
• 4/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks expected to make start Sunday: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (tooth) missed pregame activities because of a toothache Saturday, April 2, according to Doug...[+] Padilla of ESPNChicago.com. He is expected to make his scheduled start against the Cleveland Indians Sunday, April 3, but RP Philip Humber will be on standby if Danks is unable to pitch.
• 4/3 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Sunday seems to feature a number of third starters who might actually be aces. John Danks hopes the White Sox keep hitting as...

• 3/28 Blog Red Machine: A Couple Quick Notes: Mike Leake just finished up a very sharp outing in today’s ST game against the White Sox. He went 5.2 innings gave up 6...
• 3/27 Motor City Bengals: Attacking the Central From the Right SideMark Buerhle, John Danks, Francisco Liriano...
• 3/26 Subjective Baseball: 2011 Predictions: AL Central: 1. Chicago White SoxMaybe I’m being blinded by the Adam Dunn acquisition, but I really like this team’s chances.  Dunn...
• 3/25 B-R Blog: The 20 most productive pitchers of 2010: Following on to my list of the 20 most productive hitters of 2010, here's a list of the 20 most productive pitchers. First, here...
• 3/22 MLBTradeRumors: Best Arbitration Eligible Pitchers Without Extensions: Earlier today we looked at the best arbitration eligible position players without extensions, including Geovany Soto, Prince Fielder,...
• 3/22 B-R Blog: 5+ Quality Start Losses In 2010: How many pitchers last season threw 5 or more games where they had a "Quality Start" and yet got tagged with a loss? Here's the...
• 3/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks solid in Friday's start: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks allowed just one earned run, four hits and no walks while striking out four batters in a Cactus...[+] League start Friday, March 18, reports Barry M. Bloom, of MLB.com. Danks is 2-0 with a 1.65 ERA in 17 2/3 innings over four spring starts.
• 3/17 The Sporting Hippeaux: 21st Century Cys (2011 Edition): Last season about this time, in response to "out of nowhere" Cy Young award-winners like Zack Greinke and Cliff Lee, I offered...
• 3/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks struggles Tuesday: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks allowed two earned runs, five hits and three walks while striking out two batters in 3 1/3 innings...[+] Tuesday, March 8, reports Scott Merkin, of MLB.com. Danks was lifted by manager Ozzie Guillen after 55 pitches, throwing just 28 for strikes. 'He threw the ball very well, and I'm happy where he is,' Guillen said. 'With the big guys, I don't worry about it. They get ready for the games.'
• 3/7 MLBTradeRumors: Starting Pitchers Linked Entering 2011: Jeremy Guthrie, Matt Garza, Chad Billingsley and John Danks all went to arbitration for the first time before last season...
• 3/4 Mastersball.com: How Can I Replace Wainwright?: How can I replace Wainwright? I can’t. I want to thank my friend Lawr for the suggestions he offered after my KFFL team’s...
• 3/2 It's About the Money (Stupid): 2011 American League Preview: Chicago White Sox: (To see the rest of this series, click here.) 2010 record: 88-74 (2nd place, A.L. Central) 2010 run differential: +48...
• 3/1 Cubs Stats: The 2011 White Sox Roster: A First Look: Spring Training is in full swing, so now is as good as any time to look at the White Sox roster, and project how it will appear...

• 2/26 NY Baseball Digest: Verducci: Yanks Need a Lefty Starter: On Friday, Joe Benigno interviewed Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated on WFAN. During the segment, Verducci opined the Yankees...
• 2/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks set to start March 3: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks will start in the Cactus League game Thursday, March 3, against the Seattle Mariners, reports...[+] Scott Merkin, of MLB.com.
• 2/17 The Golden Sombrero: The Golden Sombrero’s Top 50 Prospects: #18 – Chris Sale (Video): #18 Chris Sale – Chicago White Sox LHP DOB: 3-30-89 ETA: 2011 This ranking is based entirely on Sale’s...
• 2/14 Cubs Stats: This is Not a Cubs Podcast, Episode 3: In this thrilling third installment of the "This is Not a Cubs Podcast," Will and Brad: Discuss, in timely fashion, the need...
• 2/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks in better shape: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks started a throwing program well before pitchers and catchers are to report to spring training...[+] in Arizona, reports Mark Gonzales, of the Chicago Tribune. Danks added five pounds, and said his weight is distributed better. 'I started working out before Thanksgiving,' Danks said. 'I'm trying to put myself in position to pitch a few more complete games this year.' Danks agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal in mid-January to avoid arbitration.
• 2/10 The Process Report: Matt Joyce, Jon Lester, And The Danks Theory…again.: The arrival of Johnny Damon – and to a lesser extent Manny Ramirez – will cost Matt Joyce the opportunity to be an...
• 2/7 The "Mc" Effect: 2011 Fantasy Baseball Preview - Starting Pitchers Rankings, 2: Introduction -Catchers -First Basemen -Second Basemen Third Basemen -Shortstops -Outfielders 1 -Outfielders...
• 2/7 It's About the Money (Stupid): When MSM goes all #yourtradeproposalsucks on us: From the Chicago Tribune and one-time interviewer of me: For [John]  Danks, Carlos Quentin (or Juan Pierre, if the Yankees...
• 2/7 Baseball Musings: Trade Front: Phil Rogers suggests the Yankees and White Sox can fill each others needs in a trade: No good-bet veterans have been added, so...
• 2/1 The Process Report: Re-visiting The Danks Theory With Fangraphs Heat Maps: After being dominated by Dallas Braden, John Danks, and Shawn Marcum in a few week’s span, Joe Maddon decided to buck...

• 1/31 The Process Report: Jake McGee’s Future: Folks tend to imagine every pitching prospect with an explosive fastball in the bullpen. As well as David Price pitched at Vanderbilt...
• 1/24 MLBTradeRumors: Ten Arbitration Cases To Watch: There aren't many unsigned arbitration eligible players remaining at this point in the winter, but many of the most high-profile...
• 1/23 MLBTradeRumors: Jeremy Guthrie's Arbitration Case: Jeremy Guthrie's representatives at CAA will have to convince a panel of arbitrators that their client is worth more than $5.75MM...
• 1/21 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Helton, Hamilton, Danks, Giants: Some links to read as the Rays eye Johnny Damon, Manny Ramirez, Vladimir Guerrero and even Mike Napoli... Todd Helton...
• 1/21 NY Baseball Digest: Cashman’s Plan Thwarted By Soriano Signing: In reaching out to my Tampa source, we received some clarification on the Rafael Soriano/Brian Cashman/Steinbrenner circus that...
• 1/18 MLBTradeRumors: Multiyear Deal Notes: Pelfrey, Danks, Andrus: We already found out that the Brewers and Rickie Weeks are tabling talks about a multiyear contract while the Cubs hope to pursue...
• 1/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Two avoid arbitration: The Chicago White Sox avoided arbitration with OF Carlos Quentin and SP John Danks Tuesday, Jan. 18, by agreeing to one-year deals...[+] with both players, according to ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine. Quentin will make $5.05 million and Danks will receive $6 million.
• 1/18 Baseball Press: Fantasy Prep 2011: South Side Steals: Chris Sale struck out 32 in 23.1 innings during his first taste of the majors. (Getty) As we head into next season, we'll...
• 1/18 MLBTradeRumors: Players To Avoid Arbitration: Tuesday: Today is the deadline for players and teams to submit arbitration figures. The sides will then settle on a salary between the...
• 1/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks files for arbitrationChicago White Sox SP John Danks filed for salary arbitration, according to The Sports Network....[+] Chicago White Sox SP John Danks filed for salary arbitration, according to The Sports Network.
• 1/9 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 1/2/11 - 1/8/11: Lots of headlines made over the past week, so let's dive right into our recap of the first full week 2011 had to offer: In...
• 1/8 MLBTradeRumors: Danks, Quentin Declined Extensions Last Winter: John Danks and Carlos Quentin both turned down four-year contract offers from the White Sox last offseason, reports Doug Padilla...
• 1/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Three players to go through arbitration: The Chicago White Sox have three players who are eligible to go through the arbitration process barring a contract signing prior...[+] to the hearing. MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports SP John Danks, OF Carlos Quentin and RP Tony Pena are the three eligibles.

• 12/29 MLBTradeRumors: Unfinished Business: AL Central: We've covered the unfinished business for teams in the NL East, Central, and West as well as the AL West.  Now it's time to tackle...
• 12/27 MLBTradeRumors: What's In Store For January: Here's what to expect as we prepare to enter 2011... Boras Clients Will Find Homes Last January, Matt Holliday, Adrian Beltre,...
• 12/23 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Damon, Gonzalez, Germano, Astros: December 23rd has been a big day for trading highly-regarded young pitchers in recent years. On this date in 2006, the Rangers...
• 12/20 MLBTradeRumors: Potential Free Agent Starters For 2012-13 Offseason: We already know the free agent market for starting pitching is likely to lack big names following the 2011 season.  How about...
• 12/14 The Golden Sombrero: White Sox News: Paul Konerko, Fixing the Bullpen, Trade Rumors, Buehrle Rescues Dog and more…: Gordon Beckham is ecstatic that Paul Konerko will be retuning to the South Side next season.  Apparently...
• 12/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Unlikely to trade John Danks: A Chicago White Sox official said he couldn't imagine the team trading SP John Danks, the New York Post's Joel Sherman reports....[+]
• 12/2 The UpperCard Network: White Sox Non-Tender Bobby Jenks: The White Sox have cut ties with one of their heroes from the 2005 World Series team. Dave Van Dyck of the Chicago Tribune confirms...
• 12/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Tender contracts to three: The Chicago White Sox tendered contracts to OF Carlos Quentin, RP Tony Pena and SP John Danks Thursday, Dec. 2, according to The...[+] Sports Network.

• 11/29 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Alexei Ramirez, Crawford, Hall: Five years ago today, the Blue Jays signed closer B.J. Ryan to a five-year, $47MM deal, the largest ever for a reliever (the contract...
• 11/29 YankeeAnalysts.com: 2010 Season in Review: Phil Hughes: In the history of Yankeeist, only two players have been tagged in more posts: CC Sabathia, with 77, and Alex Rodriguez, with...
• 11/22 MLBTradeRumors: At Least Six Teams Interested In Brandon McCarthy: The Astros, Diamondbacks, Brewers, Padres, Mariners, and Tigers are among the teams interested in free agent righty Brandon McCarthy,...
• 11/18 B-R Blog: Felix Hernandez wins the AL Cy Young award: This is a good day for stats geeks like us. Felix Hernandez, despite a 13-12 record, easily won the AL Cy Young award, and deservedly...
• 11/11 Sabernomics: 2010 Most Valuable Players (Pitchers): Here are the most valuable position players in the leagues, according to my estimates. Position players here. AL Rank Player Team $-Value...
• 11/7 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 10/31/10 - 11/6/10: Free agency officially began this week, which makes for some busy times around MLBTR. Let's take a look back at the last seven...
• 11/6 MLBTradeRumors: Chicago Rumors: Dunn, **** Rasmus, Quentin: Let's round up the latest from the Windy City in one post. First up, Paul Sullivan of The Chicago Tribune with the latest on the...
• 11/5 MLBTradeRumors: Reasons Young Starters Are Not Extended: Not all good young starting pitchers are locked up through their arbitration years - Carlos Zambrano, A.J. Burnett, Dontrelle...
• 11/4 MLBTradeRumors: Trade Market For Left-handed Starters: For most of the last two seasons Cliff Lee has been on the trade block. Now that he's safely on the free agent market, teams...
• 11/4 MLBTradeRumors: White Sox Interested In Extending Danks: The White Sox are trying to create room in their budget to sign John Danks to a multiyear extension, according to Doug Padilla...
• 11/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Working on multi-year deal for John Danks: The Chicago White Sox are currently working to give SP John Danks a multi-year contract extension, according to ESPNChicago.com's...[+] Doug Padilla. Danks still has two more years of arbitration-eligible status, but the team would like to sign him to at least a three-year deal. A potential deal for Danks could cost the team in the $20-million range.

• 10/28 Call to the Pen: Dan is Awesome…But John’s a Better Ninja: No matter where you look, Dan Haren is awesome. He posted a sensational 2.87 ERA with the Angels after being traded in late July,...
• 10/18 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligibles: Los Angeles Dodgers: The Dodgers are next in our arbitration eligibles series. First time: None Second time: Chad Billingsley, James Loney,...
• 10/9 B-R Blog: Young Starters In The Post-Season: Phil Hughes is 24.29 years old at this moment and will be starting Game 3 of the 2010 ALDS for the Yankees this evening.  How...
• 10/5 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligibles: Cincinnati Reds: The Reds are next in our arbitration eligibles series... First time: Joey Votto, Edinson Volquez, Johnny Cueto, Jay Bruce,...
• 10/1 SOX & Dawgs: Evening Red Sox Delight - 9/30: After falling the past two nights, the Boston Red Sox will look to earn a split in their road finale of 2010 tonight against...
• 10/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks closes season with 15th win: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (15-11) pitched six innings and allowed two runs on five hits Thursday, Sept. 30, according to...[+] The Associated Press. He picked up the win in an 8-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

• 9/30 Baseball Press: The 606 - September 30, 2010: Baseball Press presents "The 606", a look at the most intriguing pitching matchup of the day, with a final prediction of the...
• 9/27 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Chicago White Sox Pitching Matchups: 9/27-9/30: Monday, September 27th @ 8:10 p.m. Clay Buchholz, RHP (16-7, 2.39) vs Mark Buehrle, LHP (12-12, 4.27) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 9/27 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Chicago White Sox Pitching Matchups: 9/27-9/30: Monday, September 27th @ 8:10 p.m. Clay Buchholz, RHP (16-7, 2.39) vs Mark Buehrle, LHP (12-12, 4.27) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 9/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks ends winless drought Saturday: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (14-11) allowed two runs on seven hits over eight innings in a win over the Los Angeles Angels...[+] of Anaheim Saturday, Sept. 25, with two walks and five strikeouts, according to The Associated Press. It was his first win since Sept. 4, and it ended a streak of 18 consecutive winless starts by White Sox starting pitchers - a franchise record which broke the previous mark of 15 set in 1985.
• 9/20 Baseball Musings: Meltdown Sunday: John Danks pitches six good innings, allowing one run to the Tigers. Unfortunately, he started the seventh and melted down, getting...
• 9/14 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Cincinnati offers a nice matchup of rookies as the Reds try to shave another game off their magic number. Daniel Hudson and the...
• 9/14 MLBTradeRumors: Nine Rotations Already Set For 2011: There are no sure things when it comes to starting pitching, but some teams are better-positioned than others for 2011. These...
• 9/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks gives up five Wednesday: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks gave up five runs (two earned) and eight hits in a loss against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday,...[+] Sept. 8, according to The Associated Press.
• 9/5 MLBTradeRumors: White Sox Hope To Retain Garcia : White Sox GM Ken Williams says that he hopes to re-sign Freddy Garcia after his contract runs out this season, according to...
• 9/5 SOX & Dawgs: Late Morning Red Sox Delight - 9/4: After Hurricane Earl forced the postponement of yesterday's game, the Boston Red Sox will play a day/night doubleheader against...
• 9/4 Baseball Musings: Danks Away: John Danks allowed one run over seven innings against the Red Sox to lower his road ERA below 4.00 to 3.81. He had two bad outings...
• 9/4 SOX & Dawgs: Late Morning Red Sox Delight - 9/4: After Hurricane Earl forced the postponement of yesterday's game, the Boston Red Sox will play a day/night doubleheader against...
• 9/3 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Sox will win as John Danks and the White Sox visit Clay Buchholz and the Red Sox. There is also the possibility that hurricane...
• 9/2 MLBTradeRumors: The White Sox' 2011 Rotation: The White Sox have five solid starters under team control for 2011 and no impact prospects ready to take over a rotation spot,...

• 8/30 PaulLebowitz.com: Baseball's Silver And Black: "No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die!" It's somehow appropriate that the main team color of the Chicago White Sox is black because...
• 8/30 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligibles: Chicago White Sox: A look at the small group of White Sox players who will be arbitration-eligible after the season... Second time: John Danks,...
• 8/30 YankeeAnalysts.com: Yanks beat ChiSox 2-1 as Nova picks up first career MLB win: Photo c/o Getty ImagesA day after a contest that saw 30 combined hits and 21 runs scored, the Yankees and White Sox engaged in...
• 8/29 Baseball Musings: Marcus on the Thames: Marcus Thames demonstrated Saturday night why he’s so valuable to the Yankees. He has hit lefties well during his career,...
• 8/28 YankeeAnalysts.com: Yankees travel back to 2005 in 12-9 slugfest: Feels like it's been a while since we've seen a good old-fashioned 2004-2007 Yankees-style 12-9 slugfest, eh?This may have been...
• 8/28 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Yankees try to even the series with the White Sox as CC Sabathia faces John Danks. Sabathia boasts a 2.32 ERA since the start...
• 8/27 YankeeAnalysts.com: Burnett awful yet again, gives up eight earned runs in 9-4 Yankee loss: The Yankees managed to punt the one game they absolutely had to find a way to win this weekend, falling to the White Sox 9-4....
• 8/27 YankeeAnalysts.com: Series Preview: Yankees vs. White Sox II: The Yankees (78-49, tied for first in the AL East) head to Chicago (69-58, 2nd in the AL Central) for the first and only time...
• 8/24 Jason's Baseball Blog: Original Draft Series: Team #9 – Texas Rangers: For those that missed the guidelines I am using for this series of posts, you can find them here. Team #9: Texas Rangers General...
• 8/22 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Indians rookie Jeanmar Gomez takes the hill in Detroit against Tigers ace Justin Verlander. In five starts, Gomez held opponents...
• 8/19 Bronx Baseball Daily: CC Sabathia Not Close to Cy Young Despite Win Total: For years the measure of a really good pitcher was how many wins he was able to rack up. Last season though something happened,...
• 8/17 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Detroit Tigers send Justin Verlander to the mound against CC Sabathia as the Yankees try find themselves in a tie with the...
• 8/17 Baseball Press: The 606 - August 17, 2010: Baseball Press presents "The 606", a look at the most intriguing pitching matchup of the day, with a final prediction of the...
• 8/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks solid: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks allowed a run on six hits and two walks while fanning seven in eight innings to beat the Minnesota...[+] Twins Wednesday, Aug. 11, The Associated Press reports.
• 8/8 Bronx Baseball Daily: State of the Yankees 1/3rd of the Way Through: The book Moneyball is many things to many people, but one of the things I took away from the book that I always liked was...

• 7/31 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The White Sox try to maintain their lead in the AL Central as John Danks hosts the Athletics and Dallas Braden. Since his perfect...
• 7/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks goes eight strong: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks allowed a run on six hits and a walk with two strikeouts in eight innings to beat the Seattle...[+] Mariners Monday, July 26, The Associated Press reports.
• 7/26 Baseball Musings: Low K Win: The White Sox out-defended the Mariners as Chicago defeats Seattle 6-1. There were only six strikeouts in the game. The White...
• 7/26 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: I confess, I totally missed the afternoon game today, as I like to get my Games of the Day post up before action begins. So here...
• 7/20 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Alex Rodriguez after a home run at Dodger Stadium one of his 598 long balls. He sits two away from becoming the youngest player...
• 7/16 The World's Worst Sports Blog: Cheap Wins: The opposite of the Tough Loss discussed below (which R.A. **** unfortunately experienced tonight in a duel with Tim Lincecum)...
• 7/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks wins Thursday: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks allowed six runs and nine hits in six innings against the Minnesota Twins Thursday, July 15, but...[+] came away with the win, according to The Associated Press.
• 7/15 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Rangers and Red Sox get the second half started with Tommy Hunter facing Tim Wakefield at Fenway Park. The Rangers limped...
• 7/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Second-half rotation announced: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks will start the team's first game after the All-Star break, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin....[+] He will be followed in the rotation by SPs Gavin Floyd, Mark Buehrle and Freddy Garcia.
• 7/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks masterful Thursday: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks took a no-hitter into the sixth inning before throwing a complete-game two-hitter to beat the...[+] Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Thursday, July 8, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out seven in the contest.
• 7/8 Baseball Musings: Danks in the Seventh: John Danks comes out to face Reggie Willits to start the top of the seventh, and Reggie grounds one through the shortstop hole...
• 7/8 Baseball Musings: Resting the Bullpens: Both John Danks and Ervin Santana go the distance as the White Sox defeat the Angels 1-0. Danks earns the second complete game...
• 7/8 Baseball Musings: Danks a Lot: John Danks just finished the fifth inning against the Angels and has yet to allow a hit. The only Angels base runner reached on...
• 7/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks falls to .500: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (7-7) gave up two runs and four hits in six innings Saturday, July 3, according to The Associated...[+] Press. Danks struck out four and walked four in a 3-1 loss to the Texas Rangers. The White Sox have provided three runs or fewer in 10 of his 16 starts this season.
• 7/3 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Southpaws battle in New York as Ricky Romero and the Toronto Blue Jays try to make it two in a row against the Yankees. Andy Pettitte...
• 7/1 MLBTradeRumors: White Sox Willing To Move Top Prospects In A Trade: According to MLB.com's Scott Merkin, notable Chicago minor leaguers such as Jordan Danks, Tyler Flowers, Dan Hudson or Dayan Viciedo...

• 6/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks gives up six runs in loss Sunday: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks allowed six runs through five innings to the Chicago Cubs Sunday, June 27, reports The Associated...[+] Press. Danks walked two and allowed seven hits while striking out five. The loss dropped his record to 7-6.
• 6/27 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: With Bobby Valentine’s interview on hold, the Marlins host the Padres with Mat Latos facing Anibal Sanchez. Latos has pitched...
• 6/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks starts shaky but settles down Tuesday: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (7-5) spotted the Atlanta Braves a 3-0 lead before retiring 15 of the last 18 batters he faced...[+] Tuesday, June 22, according to The Associated Press. Danks ended up allowing six hits in seven innings to win his third straight start.
• 6/22 Tomahawk Take: Atlanta Braves vs Chicago White Sox Preview: Source: Yardbarker.com The Atlanta Braves begin a series tonight against the Chicago White Sox. The Sox after struggling most...
• 6/21 Tomahawk Take: Braves Sweep Royals, Lead Division by 2.5: Source: Yardbarker.net I can remember a time when a Braves team would struggle in a series against a lesser opponent. Not taking...
• 6/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks wins Wednesday: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks struck out six and walked two to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, June 16, according to...[+] The Associated Press. He has given up two earned runs or fewer in 10 of 13 starts.
• 6/16 TetreaultVision: Take Me Out to the Ballgame June, 16, 2010: Recaps will resume no later than this weekend. Life sometimes interrupts our grandest plans. Baltimore Orioles at San Francisco...
• 6/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks impressive Thursday: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks allowed just one hit in seven innings to defeat the Detroit Tigers Thursday, June 10, according...[+] to The Associated Press. Danks walked four and struck out four during his outing. He was 1-5 with a 5.05 ERA in his last seven starts after going 3-0 with a 1.55 ERA in April.
• 6/10 TetreaultVision: Take Me Out to the Ballgame June 10, 2010 Afternoon Edition: They are about to get underway in Cincinnati, so our evening previews and last night's recaps will be up a little later. San...
• 6/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks suffers loss Friday: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (4-5) allowed four runs on nine hits over 5 1/3 innings in a loss against the Cleveland Indians...[+] Friday, June 4, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out five.

• 5/29 Baseball Press: The 606 - May 29, 2010: The Phillies head down to Florida for a matchup of aces on Saturday. (AP) Baseball Press presents "The 606", a look into the...
• 5/28 WasWatching: Girardi’s Call On All-Star Pitchers: I was just looking at the best starting pitchers in the A.L., to date, this season: Rk Player ERA+ Age Tm GS W L W-L% IP BB SO ERA 1 Doug...
• 5/25 TetreaultVision: Take Me Back from the Ballgame May 24, 2010: A brief day's action 5 Pittsbugh Pirates Recap W: Aaron Harang L: Brian Burres Sv: Francisco Cordero Home...
• 5/25 Baseball Press: The 606 - May 24, 2010: Clay Buchholz tries to stop Wade Davis and the red hot Rays (AP) Baseball Press presents "The 606", a look into the three most...
• 5/24 MLBTradeRumors: Starting Pitching Sellers: Starting pitching is always the biggest need at the trade deadline.  Over two months remain until July 31st, but we may have...
• 5/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks loses despite solid outing: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (3-3) allowed three runs, two earned, on three hits Wednesday, May 19, according to The Associated...[+] Press. Danks struck out eight and walked two in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
• 5/12 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: For those who love slugfests, the first first two games of the day offer pitchers with high ERAs and three good offensive teams....
• 5/11 MLBTradeRumors: 2011 Contract Issues: Chicago White Sox: The White Sox face two contractual options after the season: Reliever Matt Thornton has a $3MM club option with a $250K...
• 5/8 B-R Blog: Bibbidi Bobbidi BAbip: Batting Average on balls put into play (BAbip) is a pitcher's batting average allowed on batted balls ending a plate appearance...
• 5/7 Baseball Daily Digest: Get Your Ballots Ready: Big Changes to the NL Squad: MLB.com opened voting for the All-Star Game some about two weeks ago, which I postulated was about a month too early. There have...
• 5/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks pitches well in loss Thursday : Chicago White Sox SP John Danks gave up eight hits and two runs in seven innings in a loss to the Toronto Blue Jays Thursday,...[+] May 6, according to The Associated Press.

• 4/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | John Danks improves to 3-0: Chicago White Sox SP John Danks pitched eight innings Sunday, April 25, against the Seattle Mariners, allowing two runs and eight...[+] hits in a 3-2 win, according to The Associated Press. Danks improved to 3-0 with the victory.
• 4/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Danks dominant against Tampa: The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox SP John Danks allowed a run, two hits and two walks while fanning nine in eight...[+] innings to beat the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, April 20. He's now 5-1 with a 2.35 ERA lifetime against the Rays.