The Chicago White Sox traded starter Javier Vazquez to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday in a five-player deal. Also headed to Atlanta from Chicago is reliever Boone Logan. In return, the White Sox are reportedly receiving a package that include Jo-Jo Reyes, minor leaguer Brett Lillibridge and another minor league prospect.
The 32-year-old Vazquez often showed vast potential for the White Sox but also often was frustrating — especially when it came to pitching in clutch situations. All told, Vazquez was 12-16 last season with a 4.67 ERA. In 2007, Vazquez was much better — finishing 15-8 with a 3.74 ERA. …read more

The year is 1998. Alex Rodriguez and Roberto Alomar homer to help lead the American League to victory in the All-Star Game at Coors Field. Larry Doby and Don Sutton are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Pat Burrell is the first pick in the amateur draft, while the #50 pick is an outfielder out of New Caney High School in Texas who hit five home runs and stole 32 bases as a senior: his name is Adam Dunn.
In our first installment, we revisited the careers of Orlando Cabrera and Geoff Jenkins, as well as others who didn’t enjoy their …read more