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| Reds begin life without Griffey in opener with Nats |
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08/01/2008 |
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| ey Jr. era tonight when they head to Nationals Park for the first of a three-game weekend series with the host Washington Nationals. Cincinnati sent its hometown hero and All-Century player back to the American League on Thursday, trading him to the Chicago White Sox for right-handed pitcher Nick Masset and second baseman Danny Richar. Griffey, 38, hit .245 with 15 home runs and 53 runs batted in this season for the Reds, who are tied for fourth place in the NL Central, 14 games behind the Chicago Cubs. He hit h |
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| Griffey expected to debut for White Sox at Kansas City |
MLB Baseball |
08/01/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Chicago White Sox made one of the more notable moves during Thursday's trade deadline, prying legendary slugger Ken Griffey Jr. away from the Cincinnati Reds. The veteran outfielder is set to make his debut in a White Sox uniform tonight, when the American League Central leaders start up a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The White Sox acquired the 13-time All-Star and 1997 AL MVP in exchange for second baseman Danny Richar and right-handed pitcher Nic |
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| Wise leaves game early |
MLB Baseball |
07/31/2008 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - Chicago White Sox center fielder DeWayne Wise left Thursday's game against the Twins in the seventh inning after being kicked in the head while stealing second base. Wise slid head first into the base and was kicked as Twins' shortstop Adam Everett jumped to catch a high throw from catcher Joe Mauer. Wise, who was 1-for-2 with a walk, remained in the game through the top of the frame, but was replaced by Juan Uribe as the ChiSox took the field in the bottom of the inning. |
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| Report: White Sox deal for Griffey |
MLB Baseball |
07/31/2008 |
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| Los Angeles, CA (MySportsbook) - The Chicago White Sox have added a future Hall of Famer for their stretch run on Thursday, as Ken Griffey Jr. has reportedly agreed to leave his hometown Cincinnati for a chance at a championship. FoxSports.com reported Thursday that the Reds and White Sox have agreed on a trade that sends Griffey to Chicago, pending his approval of the deal. The report did not state who the Reds would receive in return for Griffey, who is expected to make a decision Thursday morning whether o |
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| With trade rumors swirling White Sox finish key series with Twins |
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07/31/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Chicago White Sox are locked in a heated battle with the Minnesota Twins for first place in the American League Central. The club appears to be doing its best to strengthen itself for the final two-month stretch run. Hours after working out a potential trade to acquire veteran slugger Ken Griffey Jr., the White Sox will conclude their four-game series with the Twins tonight at the Metrodome. Foxsports.com reported Thursday morning that the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to deal Griffey to Ch |
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| Report: White Sox deal for Griffey, pending his approval |
MLB Baseball |
07/31/2008 |
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| Los Angeles, CA (MySportsbook) - The Chicago White Sox may have added a future Hall of Famer for their stretch run on Thursday, if Ken Griffey Jr. agrees to leave Cincinnati for a chance at a championship. FoxSports.com reported Thursday that the Reds and White Sox have agreed on a trade that would send Griffey to Chicago, pending his approval of the deal. The report did not state who the Reds would receive in return for Griffey, who is expected to make a decision Thursday morning whether or not to accept the |
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| Floyd powerful on mound as ChiSox top Twins |
MLB Baseball |
07/31/2008 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - Gavin Floyd allowed one run on just four hits as the Chicago White Sox earned an 8-3 win over the Minnesota Twins in the third matchup in a four-game set. Floyd (11-6) lasted 7 2/3 innings yielding just one walk while striking out four for Chicago, which snapped a three-game losing streak and moved 1 1/2 games ahead of Minnesota for first place in the AL Central. "This is a big one we obviously needed it after the first two games and you know, baseball's a funny game like that |
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| First place in the AL Central on the line at Metrodome |
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07/30/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - First place in the American League Central division will be at stake when the surging Minnesota Twins continue their key four-game series with the visiting Chicago White Sox tonight at the Metrodome. Chicago entered this pivotal divisional clash owning a 2 1/2-game lead on the second-place Twins in the Central standings, but Minnesota has trimmed that advantage to a mere half-game with wins in the first two tests of this set. Kevin Slowey fired a six-hit shutout in Minnesota's 7-0 victory on |
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| Morneau helps Twins inch closer to White Sox |
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07/30/2008 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - Justin Morneau's three-run double in the fifth capped a four-run comeback for the Minnesota Twins in a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the second game of a four-game set. Glen Perkins (8-3) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four in six innings of work as the Twins won their fourth consecutive game and pulled within a half-game of the AL Central-leading White Sox. Joe Mauer was 2-for-4 with two RBI while Carlos Gomez was 3-for-3 with an |
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| Twins, White Sox continue battle for AL Central |
MLB Baseball |
07/29/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Twins have an opportunity to gain further ground on the Chicago White Sox when the two American League Central inhabitants resume an important four-game series tonight at the Metrodome. Minnesota trimmed Chicago's advantage atop the division to 1 1/2 games with a 7-0 victory in Monday's opener. Kevin Slowey threw his second career shutout with an outstanding showing on the mound, while both Justin Morneau and Denard Span slugged two-run homers during a four-run third inning for |
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