Paul Konerko Injury Update

Last updated May 1, 2013

Gillaspie, De Aza each go deep in 7th as White Sox top Rangers 5-2

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Chris Sale regrouped after a rough second inning with seven strong frames, and Conor Gillaspie and Alejandro De Aza broke open a tie game with home runs in the seventh as the White Sox defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Wednesday night. Alex Rios drove in De Aza (double) with the Sox first run in the first against Nick Tepesch (2-2). The Sox got their second run when Tyler Flowers hit into a bases loaded double play in the second inning, scoring Paul Konerko (double). Sale (3-2) climbed above .500 an... Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Konerko staunchly defends Carlos Quentin in brawl

CLEVELAND — Paul Konerko has seen enough to adamantly defend former teammate Carlos Quentin for charging Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke on the mound after Greinke hit him with a pitch on the shoulder Thursday night. When he was with the White Sox, Quentin was hit twice by Greinke when Greinke pitched for the Royals. Konerko also said Greinke threw over Quentin’s head five times. There were no punches thrown in the bench-clearing melee that ensued — Quentin broke Greinke’s left collarbone when he bull-rushed the moun... Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Konerko on Bryce Harper: ‘He can do it all’

After Bryce Harper singled in the fifth inning, which strangely broke his bat on the backswing, he stood at first base, exchanging smiles and a brief conversation with White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko. Because of interleague play, players … Continue reading → Nationals Journal | Washington Post

Sox's Konerko passes on WBC alternate role

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. White Sox Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports

Coaching search? Bring out the phone book

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 Blog | ESPN Chicago

Ventura OK with possibility of Konerko playing for Team USA

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

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 Sun-Times

Is Team USA considering Konerko?

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 Blog | ESPN Chicago

Konerko, wrist ready for Sox's exhibition opener

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Paul Konerko hasn't thought much about his surgically repaired left wrist that he will test in a game for the first time since undergoing off-season surgery to remove a loose particle. White Sox Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports