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[Bleacher Report] - AL Central Division Preview: Chicago White Sox Look to Be the Best

Bob Warja — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:04:41 GMT

... r all of the off-season rumors, is still an effective closer. And set-up men Matt Thornton and J.J. Putz look equally solid. As for the offense, well, it may lack some ...

[South Side Sox] - What Is and What Never Would Be: Former White Sox OF Prospects

U-God — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:22:24 GMT

... t seemed like he would never figure it all out, he was traded to Seattle for Matt Thornton . Thornton was another failed prospect at the time. Seattle would cut Borcha ...

[MLB: White Sox] - Inbox: Williams never rests on laurels

Scott Merkin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:10:54 GMT

... e Spring Training, look for Williams to pursue another left-handed reliever. Matt Thornton stands as one of the best in the American League, and Randy Williams could b ...

[Mariners Insider] - Where are they now? Everywhere

Larry Larue — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:01:40 GMT

... Cairo is now a Cincinnati Red. J.J. Putz is a White Sox setup man, joining Matt Thornton and Freddy Garcia - Chicago's No. 5 starter. And the Little O, Omar Vizquel ...

[MLB: White Sox] - Inbox: Shaking out the 'pen

Scott Merkin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:38:39 GMT

... 1:24 PM EST Let me send a true expression of gratitude to White Sox reliever Matt Thornton, who did an exceptional job as the guest conductor in last week's special So ...

[Detroit News] - Tony Paul: Chris Getz will make most of situation

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:25:24 GMT

... roll at St. Michael's Abby in Orange County. Michigan man White Sox reliever Matt Thornton , a West Michigan native and Michigan football fan, was guest writer for MLB ...

[Detroit News: Covering the Bases] - 30 in 30: Chicago White Sox

(Tony Paul) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:39:57 GMT

... offseason and hand the closer's gig to left-hander and West Michigan native Matt Thornton. However unhappy GM Kenny Williams and manager Ozzie Guillen were, it seems ...

[Daily Herald] - White Sox 'Odd Couple' get the job done

Scot Gregor — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:04:37 GMT

... ones? The Sox' bullpen looks good at the back with slimmed-down Bobby Jenks, Matt Thornton and newcomer J.J. Putz. If Linebrink's shoulder is completely healthy, and h ...

[Chicago Tribune] - Seattle Mariners reach prudent deal with Felix Hernandez - chicagotribune.com

Phil Rogers — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:54:47 GMT

... the playoffs. … White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper, who worked wonders with Matt Thornton, can't wait to start working with Daniel Cabrera, the Orioles/Nationals/Diam ...

[MLB: White Sox] - Thome dilemma a matter of at-bats

Scott Merkin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:10:36 GMT

... Tony Pena would work in middle relief, or a middle reliever/spot starter and Matt Thornton serving as the lone bullpen southpaw. Both options could not be filled with ...

[MLB: White Sox] - Williams, fit Jenks mend fences at SoxFest

Scott Merkin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:40:54 GMT

... 0-save season. Having other solid late-inning options, such as J.J. Putz and Matt Thornton, also will keep Jenks from being overused. "There should be opportunities to ...

[FanGraphs] - Winston Abreu’s Shot

R.J. Anderson — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:36:42 GMT

... rikeout, high-walk relievers. In recent years, pitchers like Grant Balfour , Matt Thornton , and David Aardsma have taken a similar recipe, turning Sam’s Choice into c ...

[Daily Herald: Chicago's Inside Pitch] - Jenks, Danks, CQ added to SoxFest

scotgreg — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:24:18 GMT

... n Pierre, Jake Peavy, A.J. Pierzynski, Putz, Alexei Ramirez, Mark Teahen and Matt Thornton. Ozzie and GM Kenny Williams will also be at the annual fan convention. For ...

[MLB: White Sox] - John Danks, Bobby Jenks and Carlos Quentin among White Sox scheduled to attend Soxfest

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:10:22 GMT

... Jake Peavy , A.J. Pierzynski , J.J. Putz , Alexei Ramirez , Mark Teahen and Matt Thornton , along with general manager Ken Williams and manager Ozzie Guillen , also a ...

[Daily Herald] - Danks, Jenks, Quentin set to attend SoxFest 2010

News Services — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:56:38 GMT

... rre, Jake Peavy, A.J. Pierzynski, J.J. Putz, Alexei Ramirez, Mark Teahen and Matt Thornton, along with general manager Ken Williams and manager Ozzie Guillen, also are ...