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White Sox recall Jose Contreras, give deal to Freddy Garcia - ESPN Chicago
The slumping Chicago White Sox made a couple of moves to shore up their pitching staff. The team announced that it had called up right-hander Jose Contreras from Triple-A Charlotte to start in the second game of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. The White Sox also signed ...
Tyler Flowers Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - Chicago White Sox - MLB
sbnation.com — team player South Side Sox Blog about the Tyler Flowers South Side Sox Tyler Flowers Chicago White... Sox - Catcher Born: 1986/01/24 Age: 23 Height: 6-4 Weight: 245 Place of birth: Roswell, GA Bats/Throws: R / R Seasons: 0 Drafted by: the Atlanta ... (more) Tyler Flowers Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - ...
Jose's Back?
Jose's Back?
whitesox.gearupforsports.com — Is Jose Contreras back in top form for the White Sox, or is he just going to... hurt them again? Say it ain't so, Jose. (more) Jose's Back?
Chicago White Sox pitcher Jose Contreras called up
sports.espn.go.com — Chicago White Sox pitcher Jose Contreras was called up by the team on Monday, while Wes Whisler... was sent down to Triple-A Charlotte. (more) Chicago White Sox pitcher Jose Contreras called up
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White Sox Sign Freddy Garcia
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — According to Buster Olney at ESPN, the White Sox have agreed to a minor-league deal with right-hander Freddy Garcia. He passed a physical and now will report to the Sox training facility in Arizona. Garcia, who turns 33 on Wednesday, was released by the Mets April 28th after putting up an 8.18 ERA in 11 innings at Triple-A Buffalo. He hinted at retirement around that time due to persistent troubles with his shoulder. Garcia pitched for the Sox during their World Series run in 2005 and into 2007. As reported by Mark Gonzales at the Chicago Tribune, his comes on the heels of a vintage Ozzie Guillen outburst after the Sox dropped ...

Draft Day Applesauce
Amazin' Avenue — ... Around MLB The Rangers exercised their option to keep manager Ron Washington through 2010.  They're in first place in the weak AL West, but are losing struggling Josh Hamilton for 4-6 weeks due to a torn abdominal muscle. Viva El Birdos has declared the Cardinals lineup "Albert and the 7 Dwarfs".  Take a look at the Cards' Fangraphs page, it's pretty ugly. The White Sox signed Freddy Garcia, who struggled this spring for the Mets. Drew Sharp of ...

White Sox sign P Freddy Garcia to minor league deal
BBTF's Baseball Primer NewsblogWhite Sox sign P Freddy Garcia to minor league deal Pods is back, Garcia is back...its 2005 all over again! Sure, Dustin Hermanson would listen if the White Sox called. Garcia has been battling shoulder problems for the past two years. He was released by the New York Mets in April after making two rehabilitation starts in Buffalo. He had surgery on his throwing shoulder in August 2007 and made only 14 starts the previous two seasons with Philadelphia and Detroit. For his career, he is 118-77 with a 4.07 ERA. He made two All-Star teams.

Stranded Applesauce
Amazin' Avenue — ... innings in relief and the Pirates beat the Braves 3-2. Chris Volstad got roughed up by the Cardinals as the Marlins lost 13-4. Hank Aaron tells Tom Glavine to let it go. Around MLB Albert Pujols doesn't really have anyone else on his team. Don't even bother calling the Blue Jays about Roy Halladay.  Magglio Ordonez is slugging .357. Freddy Garcia is back with the White Sox. I wonder if his fastball will crack 80 mph. ...

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