By Scott Merkin White Sox manager Robin Ventura lasted just three batters into Tuesday’s contest against the Tigers, ejected by first-base umpire Gary Darling while arguing an obstruction ruling during a rundown between first and second. …read more
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By Scott Merkin White Sox captain Paul Konerko could return to the lineup as soon as Monday, per comments made by manager Robin Ventura before Saturday’s contest with the Braves. …read more
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By Scott Merkin Alex Rios stands as the symbol of the White Sox growing frustration coming from this year’s campaign. But it’s an unwanted role for the right fielder, who was pulled from Friday’s game for not running out a double-play grounder. Both he and manager Robin Ventura discussed the benching before Saturday’s game. …read more
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By Scott Merkin Since the White Sox first-half tailspin hit full plummet, it has become an almost bi-weekly question as to whether Robin Ventura wants to continue managing for the final year of his three-year deal in 2014. But when asked Saturday about rebuilding or contending, does he still plan to be with the White Sox, Ventura provided his answer before the question was finished. …read more
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By Scott Merkin Count White Sox manager Robin Ventura as one of the very few who could relate to the pain felt by Louisville’s Kevin Ware when the sophomore guard gruesomely fractured his right leg during Sunday’s Elite Eight victory against Duke in the NCAA Tournament. …read more
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By Joe DiGiovanni White Sox reliever Jesse Crain needs to “let it go,” according to manager Robin Ventura. …read more
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By Scott Merkin White Sox manager Robin Ventura acknowledged that Team USA manager Joe Torre mentioned Paul Konerko as one of the replacement possibilities for an injured Mark Teixeira. …read more
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By Scott Merkin No player in camp on Tuesday will hold greater importance to Robin Ventura‘s second year as manager than left-handed starter John Danks and catcher Tyler Flowers. …read more
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By Scott Merkin It’s a good thing White Sox manager Robin Ventura, pitching coach Don Cooper, general manager Rick Hahn and the rest of their respective staffs will be picking the Opening Day starter. If the decision was left to Jake Peavy and Chris Sale, the debate might linger right up until the first pitch on April 1.
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By Scott Merkin Jeff Keppinger’s abilities with the bat make him the perfect second hitter, but that skill set also should give manager Robin Ventura a little room to work if he decides to go against the expected.
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