This is very exciting news. I may have to get one for myself.
The Chicago Bulls have one. So do the Cubs. The Blackhawks too.
Now the Chicago White Sox has its very own Illinois license plate.
Secretary of State Jesse White, along with former White Sox players Minnie Minoso and Moose Skowron, unveiled the new license plate at the Thompson Center Tuesday morning.
The plate gives fans the opportunity to show their Sox pride. Beyond that, $25 from the sale of each license plate will go to the Professional Sports Teams Education Fund, benefitting public schools, according to the Secretary of State.
Fans can order White Sox license plates by visiting CyberDriveIllinois.com.
-- NBCChicago.com
Looks like the Indians just won't go away. They're in second place in the divison right now, a game and a half in front of the Sox, and they've just signed Ubaldo Jimenez.
Crap.
The White Sox, on the other hand, got rid of Edwin Jackson and Mark Teahen and picked up Jason Frasor and Zach Steward. I realize Jackson and Teahen were pricey, but it seems like the White Sox are just giving up this year. I hope not, since we're only 4 games out, but it is what it is.
Sheen Admits To Steroid Use During "Major League"
With everything else that is the circus of Charlie Sheen, I suppose I really shouldn't be surprised at his latest admission:
Sheen used steroids while he was filming the baseball movie Major League.
Torre Becomes Executive VP of Baseball Operations
I guess I can give up on a Joe Torre managerial comeback, now that he has been hired as Major League Baseball's
executive vice president of baseball operations.
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I chuckle every time I see
this commercial. Well done, Doritos. Well done.
Took the day off today to go to Opening Day. Best day EVER! Started out at a nearby bar, then walked over to the stadium for the pre-game festivities (and more beer). The Sox ended up beating the Indians pretty easily. Buehrle started yet another opener, setting the team record. Now we're going out to eat.
Halladay Thanks Toronto Fans
TORONTO -- Former Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay took out a full-page newspaper advertisement thanking the city and the team's fans.
Halladay was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies on Dec. 16 after 12 seasons with Toronto. The ad in Tuesday's Toronto Sun said that he felt "blessed" to have been part of the organization since being drafted in 1995.
Said the right-hander: "Toronto will forever have a special place in my heart. The memories will last a lifetime and so will my gratitude."
The 2003 Cy Young Award winner was 148-76 with a 3.43 ERA for the Blue Jays. He was traded to the Phillies in a four-team blockbuster deal that included Cliff Lee.
Giants Pitcher Throws No-Hitter
So close. Giants pitcher Jonathan Sanchez came so close to a perfect game.
It's a wonderful story; a Cinderella story. Previously demoted to the bullpen for poor performance, the only reason Sanchez pitched yesterday was because Randy Johnson was on the disabled list.
Make the most of your opportunities. With his dad in the stands, Sanchez threw a no-hitter, striking out 11 Padres batters in the process. If it wasn't for teammate Juan Uribe's error in the 8th inning, he would have had a perfect game. Perfect. So close.
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