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Big League Stew found this 10/7/2008 on www.chicagotribune.com [flag]

White Sox fans should fasten their seat belts for what should be a wild winter. "I know what I want to do," general manager Ken Williams said Monday night after the Sox were eliminated from the postseason by Tampa Bay. "I've known what I've wanted to do for three months." Williams seems so ... [link]

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Postseason Papers: Red Sox celebrate another series win
Published 10/7/2008 by Nick Friedell at Big League Stew
... Torii Hunter and company put together one last rally before it was all over. [LA Times] • The Angels won't topple the Red Sox in October writes Bill Plunkett [Orange County Register] • Phil Rogers believes that pitching doomed the Chicago White Sox this postseason. [Chicago Tribune] • Sox GM Kenny Williams says he has a plan to balance his lineup. [Chicago Tribune] • Paul Konerko believes his team just ran out of ...

White Sox Looking For Speed
Published 10/7/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... says GM Kenny Williams wants to add speed to the top and bottom of his order. Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune hints at the same. ...

The 2008 White Sox: An Undeniable Success

jcapro1 posted 10/7/2008 from mvn.com

Last night the Chicago White Sox season ended after they were beaten 6-2 by the Tampa Bay Rays. While losing in the first round of the playoffs leaves a bitter taste in the mouth, the 2008 White Sox proved they were fighters and they made the most out of what they had...

MLB Postseason Recap: Upton & Rays Advance, Angels Make Bone Headed Plays

antone posted 10/7/2008 from allhiphopsports.blogspot.com

Congratulations to the Tampa Bay Rays who have now won their first ever playoff series and are headed to the ALCS. Here is a recap of all the action from tonight:

ALDS Playoff Notes

mopupduty posted 10/7/2008 from mopupduty.com

Some player notes from the ALDS series, including the Papelbon debacle from last night, AJ Pierzynski hurts more than he helps, the Rays bullpen and more.

World Series Next Stop On Magic Ride?

Rays Index found this 10/7/2008 on www2.tbo.com

JOEY JOHNSTON | The Tampa Tribune Published: October 6, 2008 The Rays are four victories away from the World Series. The American League Championship Series begins Friday. (Pause). Wow, you've just got to give your fingers a break after typing two ...

Rays clinch spot in ALCS with defeat of White Sox

Snobs vs. Slobs found this 10/7/2008 on sports.espn.go.com

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Rays beat White Sox 6-2 to advance to ALCS
They rushed toward the mound, these remarkable Rays, and immediately formed a circle. Jumping together like fraternity brothers, they resembled party regulars in the postseason.

Cubs/ChiSox World Series Put on Hold
Baseball fans in the state of Illinois have been waiting for this particular post season for a long time. The north side of Chicago has been waiting for over 100 years for an October Cubbies parade. Lou Pinella told his players not ...

Baseball Playoff Analysis: The Rays Had a Plan, and Stuck to It
After finishing last in the American League East in each of the past three seasons, the Tampa Bay Rays’ patience — and league-low $44 million payroll — earned them an appearance in the A.L. Championship Series. >

White Sox aren't hanging heads after playoff exit
The Chicago White Sox may be going home for the winter, but unlike the team across town, they were quite proud of their accomplishments. They simply got beat Monday night by a better team, the White Sox said after losing 6-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays.

White Sox face changes after ouster (AP)
Just getting to the playoffs was a chore for the Chicago White Sox. They had to win their last regular-season game, the makeup of a rainout and a tiebreaker to win the AL Central. And by the time they finally wrapped up the division title and had to ...