White Sox chase more titles after unlikely rise to 2005 crown
The Chicago White Sox under manager Ozzie Guillen and general manager Ken Williams vaulted from a contentious interview to World Series champions. Key figures included Scott Podsednik, Jermaine Dye, A J Pierzynski, Tadahito Iguchi, and pitcher Jon Garland. They clinched the pennant with a 4 game sweep of Houston, finishing strong with a 16 of 17 finish and 11 1 postseason wins. Williams eyes re signings including Paul Konerko while weighing Frank Thomas and contract options as the team plans to stay on top.
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AL dominance in World Series: NL not truly inferior
The column argues AL teams rely on DH power and bullpen depth as key advantages, citing recent sweeps of Astros and Cardinals by White Sox and Red Sox. It notes NL teams can counter with elite starting pitching, but emphasizes the overall AL edge in playoff conditioning and roster construction. It concludes the NL is not doomed and that 10-year swings are a blip.
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White Sox win first World Series in 88 years
Fans celebrate Chicago's title as Mayor Daley plans a citywide celebration with a parade and rally. At Midway Airport and around U.S. Cellular Field, people cheer, wear Sox gear, and lines form for merch. Daley says the season offers a life lesson in perseverance.
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White Sox sweep ends 88-year title drought in World Series
The Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros in four games to claim their first World Series title since 1917, a series that drew the lowest national rating in World Series history at 11.1 with a 19 share on Fox. Meanwhile GM Brian Cashman agreed to a three-year, over $5 million deal to stay with the New York Yankees as he aims to take the team deeper into October and toward another championship. After the Sox victory, 62 players including Paul Konerko filed for free agency, with about 200 total eligible by the November 10 deadline. Konerko hit .283 with 40 homers and 100 RBIs.
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Schmidt Rejoins Giants for 2006 Season
San Francisco picks up 2006 options for ace Jason Schmidt Randy Winn and several veterans Moises Alou Ray Durham LaTroy Hawkins ensuring core around Barry Bonds. Team finished 75 87 and third in NL West as Bonds sidelined by knee injuries until September.
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