Monday, March 19, 2012

Morel impresses/Stewart, Axelrod bid for berths/Danks sinks Cubs

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Sox's Morel draws comparisons to Ventura

MESA, Ariz. — In Robin Ventura's rookie year, he endured an 0-for-41 slump that had doubters wondering why the White Sox would waste a first-round draft choice on someone who not only couldn't hit but committed 25 errors at third base.

Stewart, Axelrod fight to make Sox's pitching staff Stewart, Axelrod fight to make Sox's pitching staff

MESA, Ariz. — Manager Robin Ventura's main job this spring is filling out his bullpen and finding help for the bench.

Danks homer in 10th inning beats Cubs 7-5 Danks homer in 10th inning beats Cubs 7-5

Mesa, Ariz.—Gavin Floyd was the scheduled starter for the White Sox against the Cubs on Sunday, but heavy overnight rains and an iffy forecast forced the Sox to switch to Zach Stewart.

Padres' Quentin to have right knee surgery Padres' Quentin to have right knee surgery

San Diego Padres and former Chicago White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin will have arthroscopic knee surgery Monday, and could miss four to six weeks.

Recap: White Sox 5, Mariners 0 Recap: White Sox 5, Mariners 0

Score: White Sox 5, Mariners 0.

Peavy quiets naysayers with stellar outing Peavy quiets naysayers with stellar outing

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Point made.

Ventura's leadership style settling in with Sox Ventura's leadership style settling in with Sox

GLENDALE, Ariz. — As Robin Ventura blends styles to develop his own managerial method, there is one he won't be copying. Or even would want to.

Rangers know they have their work cut out Rangers know they have their work cut out

The pain of losing last year's World Series hasn't gone away, and at least some members of the Rangers know it probably never will.

White Sox Game Day: Peavy throws five no-hit innings White Sox Game Day: Peavy throws five no-hit innings

Glendale, Ariz.—Jake Peavy threw five no-hit innings in a 5-0 victory against the Mariners on Saturday, helping a White Sox's team ERA that had been the worst in the American League this spring.

Peavy dismisses talk of diminished velocity Peavy dismisses talk of diminished velocity

PHOENIX — With an ERA of 18.69 after two spring starts, Saturday is important for Jake Peavy, even though he insists it isn't.


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