Friday, Dec. 10, 2010
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Quentin on the trade block?
Amidst a flurry of moves, the White Sox are looking to continue their busy offseason by actively searching for takers for the services of veteran outfielder Carlos Quentin.
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After signing Adam Dunn and re-signing team leaders Paul Konerko and A.J. Pierzynski, the Sox are now searching for at least one reliever and dangling Quentin as trade bait. Philadelphia is said to be interested, but right now, the Sox are asking for too much according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. (MLBTradeRumors.com)
Pujols to the Cubs?
Maybe it's not as crazy as it seems. Kevin Baumer of Business Insider's Sports Page believes Albert Pujols signing with the Chicago Cubs is not out of the realm of possibility. If Pujols doesn't sign an extension, his contract will expire after the '11 season and in free agency, Baumer feels the Cubs have the best chance of throwing the most money at him. As he says, a lot of the big market teams (Boston, Yankees, White Sox, Phillies) each have extremely expensive options at first base locked in for a couple of years at least, which leaves the Cubs as one of the best suitors to give the superstar "Alex Rodriguez money". (BusinessInsider.com)
Buehrle a hero
Veteran White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle has agreed to pay all the veterinary costs for a dog found with an arrow through its abdomen Thursday in Alton, Ill. The dog's owners were tracked down, but they had no way of paying off the estimated 2,400 in veterinary bills. Buehrle, being the big dog lover that he is, caught wind of it and agreed to pay all expenses. (Riverfront Times)
News
Patriots without big tackler Sunday
The New England Patriots are already going to be playing the Chicago Bears in frigid and snowy conditions Sunday, conditions conducive for running the football. But, now they are going to have to try to defend one of the NFL's hottest teams without one of their leading tacklers.
Linebacker Brandon Spikes has been suspended for the remainder of the regular season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Spikes, a rookie, is the Patriots' second-leading tackler. (Chicago Tribune)
Crawford closing in on record
Blackhawks fans know goaltender Corey Crawford has been on a hot streak lately, but just how hot is almost shocking. The 25-year-old rookie has won seven consecutive decisions and one more would tie him with Denis DeJordy for the Blackhawks' longest win streak for a rookie goalie.
Crawford gets the start Saturday night against the San Jose Sharks. CSN's coverage begins at 9:30. (CSNChicago.com)
Lions end fined for hit on Cutler
Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril was fined 15,000 for his roughing the passer penalty on Jay Cutler in the Bears' win over the Lions on Sunday. (Chicago Tribune)