After newly signed free agent slugger Albert Belle was introduced during the 1997 SoxFest ceremonies at the downtown Hyatt Regency, then-Chicago White Sox general manager Ron Schueler was asked how he convinced Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf to shell out $50 million.

"I guess the black player who made you rich over there and holds all your records is forgettable!" the Hall of Famer wrote on X.

The Chicago White Sox received “two high-octane arms,” GM Chris Getz said, in pitchers Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin from the Boston Red Sox for prospect Gage Ziehl.

The Chicago White Sox rung in the first day of Black History Month with a post honoring their Black players and managers — with one glaring omission.

CHICAGO — White Sox left-hander Anthony Kay spent the past two years in Japan pitching for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars and got a good look at Munetaka Murakami in the opposing batter's box. The Japanese slugger brings some much-needed pop to Chicago's lineup, and Kay looks forward to seeing the impact Murakami has on their new team.

The Boston Red Sox have been one of the most aggressive teams this offseason, but they may not be done with their moves. The post Red Sox Have Checked in on Pair of Star Infielders as Trade Market Heats Up appeared first on Heavy Sports.

As of now, the Red Sox will be left relying on top infield prospect Marcelo Mayer and a few other unproven pieces at the big league level. It's hard to imagine that this group could compete with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East.