White Sox add Colon Koch and Thomas to contend again
Chicago shores up rotation and bullpen with Bartolo Colon and Billy Koch while Frank Thomas returns to anchor the lineup. Thomas seeks to prove last season’s downturn was a blip, aiming to reclaim MVP form as Chicago targets the AL Central crown alongside Magglio Ordonez Paul Konerko and Carlos Lee.
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Cubs hire Dusty Baker to guide struggling team toward pennant
Chicago hires Dusty Baker as manager to end a long playoff drought and instill a winning attitude. Baker notes his job is to lead the Cubs up the mountain after a 67-win season and roster retooling aims to bolster bullpen and bench with Remlinger Veres additions while Alfonseca misses month due to hamstring.
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