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White Sox making seemingly anybody and everybody available

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

White Sox GM Kenny Williams just can't stand pat. That's why players like Jermaine Dye and Bobby Jenks, among others, have been floated in trade discussions.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008

White Sox desperately turn to Buehrle to prolong their season

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

They've lost five games in a row, and their hopes of making the playoffs are in danger. The White Sox turn to Mark Buehrle to prolong their season.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2008

Tigers hope to not follow similar road taken by Indians

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

The Indians and Tigers were expected to be playoff contenders this season. And while Cleveland has essentially given up on its season, Detroit clings to hope.

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2008

Santana, Nathan trades could be on the horizon

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

Given the Twins' relative lack of resources, they might have to bite the bullet and make some major moves to fill all the holes in their lineup.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2007

Twins' mastermind has enviable track record

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

In the last decade, no general manager has meant more to his franchise than Terry Ryan has to the Twins.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2007

Relocating a team to Portland makes sense

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

An appealing market that makes geographic sense is a big reason why Portland, Ore., should be a serious candidate to land a big-league team.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2007

Twins' rotation has 'survived' and excelled

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

Despite having suffered a slew of injuries to their rotation, the Twins have continued to excel down the stretch.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2006

Zambrano gives Pujols fits

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

Here's a look at some of the guys who currently cause nightmares for some of baseball's best players.

Story | Conversation | August 02, 2006

Up, down and everything in between

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

Phil Rogers takes a glance at what lies ahead for all 30 teams heading into the second half of the season.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2006

Mauer among those worthy of All-Star nod

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

Joe Mauer leads the list of deserving players who are the early favorites to be starters in the All-Star Game.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2006

Tigers the new White Sox?

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

With a fast start fueled by strong pitching, Jim Leyland's Tigers seem awfully similar to Ozzie Guillen's '05 White Sox, writes Phil Rogers.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2006

Thome helps put Sox on the offensive

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

While pitching carried them in 2005, the addition of Jim Thome has allowed the White Sox to go on the offensive, writes Phil Rogers.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2006

Toeing rubber for NL team the way to go

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

Pitching in the American League is a far more dangerous task than pitching in the National League.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2005

Twins' push for playoffs stalling out

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

The Twins won the AL Central each of the last three years, but a fourth consecutive title seems highly unlikely.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2005

Knee problem a major concern for Mauer

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

Joe Mauer has the tools and drive to become a star. Now all he needs to do is stay healthy.

Story | Conversation | March 08, 2005