Sox can't hold on for sweep of Halos
The White Sox were unable to pull off a sweep of the Angels on Sunday as Ehren Wassermann allowed a late sac fly and Chicago dropped the finale, 3-2, at U.S. Cellular Field.
SP Jose Contreras ...126 mins 
DH Jim Thome ...131 mins 
DH Jim Thome ...131 mins 
RP Ehren Wassermann ...136 mins 
RF Jermaine Dye ...156 mins 
P John Danks ...161 mins 
1B Paul Konerko ...181 mins 
P Jose Contreras ...631 mins 
P Gavin Floyd ...1091 mins 
RP Scott Linebrink ...1126 mins 
S Jose Contreras ...achilles
OF Carlos Quentin ...wrist
3B Joe Crede ...back
63.5 CC Sabathia (P - )
53.66 Bronson Arroyo (P - cin)
52.5 Derek Lowe (P - lan)
50 Andre Ethier (RF - lan)
49 Alex Rodriguez (3B - nya)
47.5 Roy Halladay (P - tor)
42.16 Frank Francisco (P - tex)
41 Joey Votto (1B - cin)
40 Dustin Pedroia (2B - bos)
38 Randy Wolf (P - sdn)
30.32 Brandon Morrow (P - sea)
24.5 Dustin Nippert (P - tex)
19.66 Ryan Rowland-Smith (P - sea)
50 Andre Ethier (RF - lan)
30 Daric Barton (1B - oak)
26 Chris Dickerson (CF - cin)
24 Chris Young (CF - ari)
23 Hunter Pence (RF - hou)


The White Sox were unable to pull off a sweep of the Angels on Sunday as Ehren Wassermann allowed a late sac fly and Chicago dropped the finale, 3-2, at U.S. Cellular Field.
The manner in which Carlos Quentin suffered a potential season-ending injury to his right wrist was dubbed as "unfortunate" and "hard to believe" by the White Sox top threat on offense throughout the 2008 campaign.
Joe Crede can't put any sort of guarantee on his return to the field during the final month of the 2008 season and possibly moving forward into the playoffs.
Many victories on both sides would have to transpire for a rematch of the 2005 ALCS to take place, but in talking about the Angels on Saturday, Ozzie Guillen seems to at least like his team's chances.
Jim Thome delivered a walk-off homer in the 15th inning of the White Sox 7-6 win over the Angels on Saturday in a game that featured seven dingers.
Although Jose Contreras can't contribute on the field, he provided a bit of an emotional lift this weekend by making an appearance in the White Sox clubhouse.
Just getting back on the mound was the significant accomplishment for Scott Linebrink, who has been rehabbing from soreness under his right shoulder for close to the past six weeks.
Floyd continues on quest for 20
Juan Uribe hit two home runs and Paul Konerko also connected as the White Sox pounded the Angels on Friday night in Chicago.
Lackey looks to keep ball in park
Carlos Quentin is out for at least a few weeks, and Brian Anderson, Dewayne Wise and Jerry Owens will see increased playing time.
While Joe Crede went for a second opinion on his ailing back on Friday, manager Ozzie Guillen said he is not including the third baseman in the team's plans the rest of the way.
The White Sox announced Friday that Carlos Quentin fractured his right wrist and will undergo surgery Monday morning to have a screw inserted. He will be re-evaluated in two or three weeks, putting the rest of his 2008 regular season in jeopardy.
Quentin to undergo surgery Monday
Pioneer League playoff preview
When the Angels and White Sox hook up at U.S. Cellular Field for the TBS Game of the Week on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. CT/11:05 a.m. PT, it might also be a postseason preview of the American League Division Series.
Should the White Sox make the postseason, there is cause for concern regarding the club's performance against other contending teams. But as Ozzie Guillen knows, everything can change in the postseason.
Don't tell manager Ozzie Guillen how well the White Sox hit, because as far as he's concerned, the South Siders will go only as far as their pitching takes them.
Backed by homers from Nick Swisher and Alexei Ramirez, Javier Vazquez gave the Sox six quality frames in a 4-2 win Wednesday vs. the Indians.
With the season coming down to the wire, manager Ozzie Guillen says he won't be able to wait out third baseman Joe Crede's latest back troubles.
Jermaine Dye has made as strong of an impact in the community as he has between the white lines, strong enough to earn the White Sox nomination for the 2008 Roberto Clemente Award, presented by Chevrolet.
Joe Crede and Ozzie Guillen had two very different reactions to the back injury that flared up again on the Chicago third baseman during Tuesday night's game at Progressive Field.
Jim Thome has a tough time putting his finger on it. Is it his familiarity with the pitchers? Added motivation? Chief Wahoo's toothy grin? Ask the high-socked slugger why he has saved at least one long ball per series this season for the club he spent 12 years with, and you won't get much.
Aside from a three-run outburst in the sixth inning, Chicago was mostly punchless Tuesday night while the Indians were far from it, resulting in a 9-3 loss before 20,980 fans at Progressive Field. With the Twins falling at Toronto, Chicago maintained its tie with Minnesota atop the American League Central.
Infielders Chris Getz and Josh Fields and right-hander Lance Broadway rounded out Chicago's September callups Tuesday. But with the White Sox already stacked lineup and now jam-packed bullpen, the trio isn't likely to have much of an impact on the club's pennant chase.