Chicago White Sox general manager Kenny Williams talks to reporters during Major League Baseball's 2009 General Managers Meetings, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009...

Weiner: Execs use press for influence

As Major League Baseball monitors the free-agent market, the players' association is monitoring comments from team officials that it believes are meant to put a crimp in the money spent on talent this offseason.

Shuffling the deck

White Sox GM Kenny Williams' move for Mark Teahen -- and moving of Gordon Beckham -- is puzzling.

White Sox general manager Kenny Williams, left, with Simeon baseball player Charles Aldridge

Aldridge eyeing the next level

Simeon baseball player Charles Aldridge will get a chance to pursure his big-league dreams at Grambling.

Take the money and run

Jay Cutler's recent big payday is everything the QB deserves.

Opening up the mailbag

After two days into the playoffs, we'll reach into the mailbag: Q: I'm a Tigers fan and now that it's over officially, I'm trying to look forward to ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Money ball

...ready to overtake the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins in the AL Central Division, general manager Kenny Williams and company will have to be more active in the trading market than the more costly...

Team preview: Ole Miss

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Chicago White Sox

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Chicago White Sox, who many believe have the best talent in AL Central.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Chicago doesn't need Games

Jon Greenberg doesn't want the Olympics in Chicago, and he proposes sending a certain group of personalities for the bid.

A slimmer Kung Fu Panda is needed

The Giants lost again Saturday and will soon be eliminated, and in time their focus will shift to 2010, as John Shea writes. Pablo Sandoval will like...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 27, 2009

Ken Williams Speaks Out

Ken Williams makes it clear he will not tolerate players quitting at the end of the season

Master plan

With all due respect to the White Sox general manager Kenny Williams, who's proven to be one of the most effective front office people in the game...

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 16: General Manger of the Chicago White Sox Kenny Williams before the game against the Oakland Athletics during the 1929-themed turn back the clock game...