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White Sox 'do right' by trading Thome, Contreras

Peter Gammons

...white flag," said White Sox general manager Ken Williams from Charlotte, N.C., where he was watching...was looking for a veteran starter because of Aaron Cook's injury. O'Dowd had interest in...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Trade market still developing

Peter Gammons

Everything White Sox general manager Ken Williams did to try to get Jake Peavy made sense. The White Sox starters had a 5.22...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 22, 2009

10 things for Monday

Peter Gammons

...We'll see how it evolves." Piniella has Aaron Heilman, and hasn't decided whether to keep...According to security sources, White Sox GM Ken Williams was "distraught" by what happened and opened every...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 30, 2009

A-Rod has time to turn it around

Peter Gammons

No, I did not know Alex Rodriguez would reveal what he revealed. No, I have never interviewed anyone who drained himself more intensely as he tore off...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 15, 2009

Some just enjoy the simple life

Peter Gammons

This is not a sabermetrics debate about where Grady Sizemore ranks among today's players. He's 26 and a great player who hit 33 homers and stole 38 ba...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2008

Yanks, Sox must rethink plans

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Yankees and Red Sox need to realize a big payroll doesn't guarantee success and try a new approach.

ESPN Insider Story | October 15, 2005

Defense makes a difference

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

While hitting and pitching have the same impact, this season has shown the importance of defense, writes Peter Gammons.

ESPN Insider Story | October 09, 2005

No stopping the blame game

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Without a solid deal at the trading deadline, GMs like Ken Williams are still hearing about it.

ESPN Insider Story | September 25, 2005

DePodesta's plan salvageable

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

GM Paul DePodesta took some gambles that didn't work, but the long-term health of the Dodgers is intact.

ESPN Insider Story | August 28, 2005

Bumper crop of young talent

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Plenty of young players have made a great impression this season, and some will be good for years to come.

ESPN Insider Story | August 21, 2005

Simply an August ritual

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Though many more are expected, Ken Griffey Jr. leads a long list of players who already have cleared waivers.

ESPN Insider Story | August 16, 2005

Franchises' direction at stake

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

With the trading deadline approaching, GMs will determine -- for better or worse -- the course of a franchise's future.

ESPN Insider Story | July 24, 2005

Legends in their own time

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Time will tell how many of the players in this year's All-Star Game end up in the Hall of Fame.

ESPN Insider Story | July 13, 2005

Winning culture starts in minors

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Teams like the Yankees, Red Sox and Cubs are making an effort to build from within.

ESPN Insider Story | July 11, 2005

What baseball needs: The best

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Ichiro chasing .400, more Red Sox-Yankees drama ... baseball will survive the steroid mess by being baseball.

Story | April 02, 2005