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I'll Say It Once More: Time to Fire Guillen

CHICAGO -- The Blizzard of Oz, as I've come to call Ozzie Guillen, should have been put out of his misery years ago, dumped like an out-of-control radio caller unfit for human consumption. He is not a breath of fresh air as much as an affront to the American intellect -- a disgrace to baseball, the city of Chicago and a...

Should Orioles Get More Than Gavin Floyd for Brian Roberts?

For the second straight winter Baltimore second baseman Brian Roberts is at the center of a number of trade rumors. Roberts has been linked with Cubs both last winter and this one, but more recently, the White Sox have engaged the Orioles in talks about the two-time All-Star.In those talks, Chicago offered pitcher Gavin...

No Punishment for White Sox's Blow-Up Dolls

It seems the White Sox' blow-up doll controversy will deflate without any real repercussion (aside from maybe karma). According to the Chicago Sun-Times, officials from the commissioner's office contacted the White Sox to discuss the incident but have decided not to levy any punishment, which seems to suit GM Ken Williams...

Jermaine Dye Is Sulking About His Contract

When the White Sox broke policy by negotiating an extension for Mark Buehrle mid-season, they had to have known they were running the risk of ruffling ruffling the feathers of Jermaine Dye, another free-agent-to-be. Not surprisingly, Dye's feathers are officially ruffled. From the Chicago Tribune:For the last few days...

Buehrle Staying in Chicago?

Just when I think Mark Buehrle is as good as gone, I open my Chicago Sun-Times this morning, and there it is.The White Sox and Mark Buehrle are about to come to terms on a contract extension.The Sun-Times has learned that a change of heart in both the Buehrle and White Sox camps during the last 48 hours has led to talks...

KenWilliams News From the Web

02/21/12 Say it isn't so -- Highlands predicts first tax hike... Source: BCLocalNews.com Highlands residents may see a tax increase this year, the first one in 15 years.
02/18/12 Sox must right many wrongs of several years Source: Chicago Tribune - Chicago IL The White Sox haven't won a postseason game since October 2008, a period known more for a financial crisis.
02/14/12 Despite available players, days of spring trading may... Source: CBSSports.com As a player, Ken Williams was once traded during spring training.
02/14/12 Mt. Pleasant in college credit program Source: The Art of Eating Joining several districts in the area that have been offering their students similar programs, Mt. Pleasant Area is now participating in dual enrollment, which gives students college credits for regular classes attended at the high school level.
02/07/12 Update: Heater fire causes damage Source: Baxter Bulletin - Mountain Home AR Mountain Home firefighters responded to Mountain Home Concrete at 2456 State Highway 201 late Monday morning for a malfunctioning heater fire, according to Ken Williams, fire chief.