Konerko squashes injury suggestion

Chicago White Sox Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- Paul Konerko was not in the Chicago White Sox's lineup Friday, but the team captain said his day off was not injury related. Konerko suggested it had more to do with playing in 14 innings of Wednesday’s 16-inning game at Seattle and the team wanting to get him some extra rest. He did leave a game on the most recent road trip with a stiff neck, but said that injury is behind him. Acting manager Don Cooper said Konerko would be available for pinch-hit duties.

Chicago White Sox June 7, 2013

Sox's Konerko passes on WBC alternate role

White Sox Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — GLENDALE, Ariz. — The White Sox’s Paul Konerko says he was not called to play for Team USA as an injury replacement, knowing that he would either be chosen in the beginning or not at all.

Chicago White Sox March 7, 2013

White Sox’ Paul Konerko could be late addition to Team USA in WBC

Chicago Sun-Times — GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Because of an injury to first baseman Mark Teixeira, Paul Konerko might be a late addition to Team USA for the World Baseball Classic. Konerko, who got three hits against Team USA in the American squad’s first tuneup for the tournament, was mentioned as a possibility by USA manager Joe Torre. “Joe said it on the way by it was a possibility,’’ Sox manager Robin Ventura said. “They’ll figure that out.’’ Ventura said he has no concerns if Konerko wants to play. “It’s about getting ready,’’ Ventura said....

Chicago White Sox March 5, 2013

Coaching search? Bring out the phone book

Chicago White Sox Blog | ESPN Chicago — LOS ANGELES--Let the coaching search begin. Ben Howland and Dan Guerrero have said their piece to each other and to the public through press conferences and now a job thought to be among the most prestigious in all of college sports is open. Just how prestigious the job really is, we're about to find out. Guerrero, UCLA's athletic director, and his search team will no doubt scour the nation and make runs at some of the top coaches in the country.

Chicago White Sox March 5, 2013

Ventura OK with possibility of Konerko playing for Team USA

Inside the White Sox | Chicago Sun-Times — GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Because of an injury to first baseman Mark Teixeira, Paul Konerko might be a late addition to Team USA for the World Baseball Classic. Konerko, who got three hits against Team USA in the American squad's...

Chicago White Sox March 5, 2013

Is Team USA considering Konerko?

Chicago White Sox Blog | ESPN Chicago — With the forearm injury to the New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira, suddenly Team USA is looking for another first baseman to play in the World Baseball Classic. The Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko sure put in a nice audition Tuesday with three hits against Team USA, which was in Glendale, Ariz., for a tune-up game. The United States will start its WBC first-round games Friday against Mexico in Phoenix's Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Chicago White Sox March 5, 2013