Octavio Dotel News

Check off 'Add a significant bullpen arm' from the Hot Stove list of things to do for White Sox general manager Ken Williams.

The baskets perched on a coffee table in the Phillies' suite at the downtown Marriott contained fewer snack packs Tuesday than the day before, evidence that, yes, members of the club's front office at least have been occupying the room.

In analyzing the possible impact of top Minor League prospects on the White Sox 2010 Major League squad, the effect the farm system has already fostered on the South Siders must be examined.

The White Sox have decided against offering salary arbitration to their free agents, outfielder Jermaine Dye, right-handed reliever Octavio Dotel, outfielder Scott Podsednik and backup catcher Ramon Castro, a decision needing to be made by 11 p.m. CT on Tuesday.

Don't expect a stampede Friday when the White Sox and the other 29 major league teams can start tendering contracts to free agents.

In this Sept. 6, 2009 photo, Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez watches his three-run home run off Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Octavio Dotel during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Chicago.

The most important news surrounding White Sox reliever Octavio Dotel ran deeper than the hard-throwing right-hander filing for free agency on Monday.

Teahen batted .271 with a 12 home runs and 50 RBIs in 144 games with the Royals in 2009.

CHICAGO – Halfway through this season, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen had a chance to tell his boss that his players were not good enough to win the division.

Mark Kotsay doesn't know how free agency will work out for him this offseason. But the reserve infielder/ outfielder does know where he would like to be come 2010.

Jermaine Dye is at peace, regardless of what decision the White Sox make on his future.

Splitting a doubleheader against the lowly Cleveland Indians on Wednesday didn't exactly make manager Ozzie Guillen's exit strategy from Chicago next week any easier.

Defending the division title went out the window before the weekend series with Detroit -- officially.

Where do the White Sox need to improve the most next season to avoid a repeat of 2009? General manager Kenny Williams offered the obvious answer before yet another loss to the Twins , 8-6 Wednesday night at U.S. Cellular Field.

The Chicago Sun-Times says that reliever Octavio Dotel would like to return to New York.

Jake Peavy struck out eight over seven innings Friday and combined with three relievers to bring the Chicago White Sox a 2-0 win over Detroit.

Octavio Dotel said he approached the club about his immediate future and a contract extension last month and was told he wasn't in the plans.

THT Daily: Cy Greinke by Dave Studeman September 23, 2009 Player News Yesterdaya s Results Todaya s Games Standings You can always find the most recent THT Daily at http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/content/thtdaily/ Player News Player Headlines are courtesy of Rotoworld An MRI on Freddy Sanchez's left knee Tuesday revealed a meniscus tear.

It was a very specific ultimatum handed down by White Sox general manager Ken Williams in late August.

Addressing the White Sox 's priorities for 2010 will be more complex than simply signing Angels free agents Chone Figgins and Bobby Abreu to fill their leadoff and left-handed run-producing concerns.