Octavio Dotel News Archives

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.

Chicago's 4-3, 10-inning victory at Angel Stadium was a victory that was harder to attain than it should have been, complete with built-in frustrations and bullpen misadventures.

With a well-rested bullpen and a day off ahead, A's manager Bob Geren had no qualms about a short stint for starting pitcher Trevor Cahill and spreading some work around on Wednesday.

Three weeks ago, general manager Ken Williams gave an honest assessment if the White Sox failed in 2009.

Octavio Dotel put the game on his shoulders, and A.J. Pierzynski sent him home with a win.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, The White Sox have been a fairly annoying team this year.

Boston increased its AL wild-card lead to three games over Texas, which lost to Baltimore 7-0. Lester walked two and struck out eight, giving him 204 for the season.

Jermaine Dye is congratulated by Jim Thome after hitting a homer at U.S. Cellular.