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  1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 4, 2010 WHITE SOX ANNOUNCE ON SALE OF SINGLE AND TWO-DAY PASSES FOR SOXFEST 2010 CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox announced single day and two-day passes to SoxFest 2010 will go on sale Thursday, January 7 at 10 a.m. at whitesox.com/SoxFest. A limited number of two-night hotel reservations at the Palmer House Hilton for SoxFest also are still available, along with weekend passes. Single day passes to SoxFest are $50 (Saturday) and $35 (Sunday), while two-day passes for both Saturday and Sunday are $70. Weekend passes (available only with hotel reservations) are $75. Friday night of SoxFest is exclusively for hotel guests. A very limited number of Premium Upgrade Packages, which are available to fans with hotel reservations and weekend passes, also remain available. White Sox players Gordon Beckham, Mark Buehrle, Freddy Garcia, Andruw Jones, Paul Konerko, Mark Kotsay, Scott Linebrink, Jayson Nix, Juan Pierre, Jake Peavy, A.J. Pierzynski, J.J. Putz, Alexei Ramirez, Mark Teahen and Matt Thornton, along with manager Ozzie Guillen are scheduled to attend SoxFest 2010, presented by Comcast SportsNet, Miller Lite, the Palmer House Hilton and Pepsi. They will joined by former White Sox stars Floyd Bannister, Roland Hemond, Kevin Hickey, Lance Johnson, Ron Kittle, Bill Melton, Minnie Minoso, Gary Peters, Billy Pierce and Bill “Moose” Skowron. Coaches Harold Baines, Don Cooper, Jeff Cox, Juan Nieves, Mark Salas, and Greg Walker, along with broadcasters Ed Farmer, Ken “Hawk” Harrelson, Darrin Jackson and Steve Stone all are scheduled to appear at SoxFest this year. SoxFest will be held Friday, January 22, Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24, 2010. Days and times are: Friday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Complete information on SoxFest 2010 is available at whitesox.com/SoxFest or by calling the SoxFest hotline at (312) 609-1915. -30- © 2010 Chicago White Sox
  2. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 GORDON BECKHAM, MARK BUEHRLE, PAUL KONERKO, ANDRUW JONES AND MANAGER OZZIE GUILLEN AMONG WHITE SOX SCHEDULED TO ATTEND SOXFEST CHICAGO – Chicago White Sox players Gordon Beckham, Mark Buehrle, Paul Konerko, Andruw Jones, along with manager Ozzie Guillen, are now scheduled to attend SoxFest 2010, presented by Miller Lite, Pepsi and the Palmer House Hilton. They join Freddy Garcia, Jayson Nix, Jake Peavy, A.J. Pierzynski, Alexei Ramirez and Matt Thornton who also are scheduled to be at the annual event. A limited number of two-night hotel reservations at the Palmer House Hilton for SoxFest 2010 along with weekend passes to the event, remain available. The special SoxFest hotel rate is $249 (plus tax and applicable charges) for a two-night stay, the same as last year. White Sox fans may purchase up to two rooms per reservation, and fans who purchase a two-night stay are eligible to purchase up to four SoxFest weekend passes at $75 each. SoxFest hotel packages and weekend passes can again be purchased in the same online transaction at whitesox.com. Weekend passes are only available for purchase by fans who book the two-night stay. SoxFest 2010 will be held Friday, January 22, Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24, 2009. Dates and times are: Friday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. -30- © 2009 Chicago White Sox
  3. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 31, 2009 NEW OZZIE GUILLEN COLUMN ON ORGULLOSOX.COM CHICAGO – A new column, the ninth of the season, by Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen posted today on orgullosox.com/ozzie (the White Sox Spanish-language website). An English version of the column also will be available on the same website. The bi-weekly column is used as a forum for the White Sox manager to communicate thoughts regarding on and off-the-field topics and also field fan questions submitted on the website.New columns post every other week on orgullosox.com. The Spanish-language website, accessible to all Internet users, allows fans to maneuver between the English version of the site (whitesox.com) and back. Currently featured on orgullosox.com are: new and exclusive video updates, team news, Spanish broadcast details, ticket information and information on community programs. -30-
  4. Give it a look... whitesox.com/rookies Check out the videos and testimonials...
  5. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHITE SOX GIVE FANS SPECIAL OFFER DURING LABOR DAY WEEKEND Holiday Weekend Series to Feature Specially Discounted Concessions CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox will offer all fans attending the Labor Day weekend series vs. Boston (September 4 – September 7) specially discounted concession items. “Our special offer is simply a ‘thank you’ from the organization to loyal White Sox fans,” said Brooks Boyer, White Sox chief marketing officer/vice president. “This series also is a great way for fans and families to close out their summer with a mini-vacation, or ‘stay-cation,’ at the ballpark.” The four-game series serves as an affordable entertainment option for those choosing to stay in the Chicagoland-area through the holiday weekend. The specially priced concession menu includes: • $1 Ball Park Franks • $3 Vienna Beef Premium Hot Dogs • $1 Pretzels • $1 Small Fountain Pepsi Products • $1 Potato Chips Tickets for all four of the White Sox games vs. Boston are available at whitesox.com, by calling 866-SOX-GAME and at the U.S. Cellular Field ticket office. -30- © 2009 Chicago White Sox
  6. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 6, 2009 NEW OZZIE GUILLEN COLUMN ON ORGULLOSOX.COM CHICAGO – A new column, the fifth of the season, by Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen posted today on orgullosox.com/ozzie (the White Sox Spanish-language website). An English version of the column also is available on the same website. The bi-weekly column is used as a forum for the White Sox manager to communicate thoughts regarding on and off-the-field topics and also field fan questions submitted on the website. New columns post every other Monday on orgullosox.com. The Spanish-language website, accessible to all Internet users, allows fans to maneuver between the English version of the site (whitesox.com) and back. Currently featured on orgullosox.com are: new and exclusive video updates, team news, Spanish broadcast details, ticket information and information on community programs. -30- © 2009 Chicago White Sox
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  8. QUOTE (lostfan @ Jun 1, 2009 -> 05:53 PM) Or being grammatically correct. A reminder - the column is written in Spanish; if reading in English, you are reading a translation.
  9. The latest Ozzie Column on orgullosox.com; English-version provided. http://mlb.mlb.com/es/news/article.jsp?ymd..._id=cws#English
  10. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 28, 2009 WHITE SOX UPCOMING HOMESTAND ACTIVITIES WHAT: Chicago White Sox promotional highlights, first pitches and pregame programming for the first two series of the upcoming homestand. WHEN: Monday, June 1, 7:11 p.m. vs. Oakland Value Monday 70’s Night First pitch – Jerel McNeal Join the White Sox for a night of celebrating one of the most memorable decades in American culture – the 70’s. Fans will enjoy a pregame acoustic set by Ides of March. Prior to the game, the winner of the White Sox Guitar Hero contest will face off vs. the winner the of WLUP 97.9 Guitar Hero competition in a game, which will be seen on the video screen in center field. College basketball standout Jerel McNeal, native South Sider and White Sox fan, 2009 Associated Press Second Team All-American, First Team All-Big EAST Conference and Marquette University’s All-Time leading scorer, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Most tickets are half off the regular price. Tuesday, June 2, 7:11 p.m. vs. Oakland Extreme Sports Night The evening features BMX bikers performing jumps and stunts prior to the game on the Gate 5 plaza of the ballpark. Among the professional bikers are Illinois native Kevin Porter and Koji Kraft. Kraft, who is a five-time X-Games athlete, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Wednesday, June 3, 7:11 p.m. vs. Oakland Navy Night First pitch – Michael Clarke Duncan The White Sox welcome all Navy personnel and their families to the 24th Annual Navy Night. During pregame ceremonies, witness the Enlistment Ceremony of the U.S. Navy Chicago White Sox Special Recruit Company. South Side native, White Sox fan and Oscar-nominee Michael Clarke Duncan will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Thursday, June 4, 1:05 p.m. vs. Oakland National Anthem performed by Mary Poppins The cast from the Mary Poppins live musical, which is now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, will perform the National Anthem. Friday, June 5, 7:11 p.m. vs. Cleveland Noche Orgullo Sox and Postgame fireworks, presented by Comcast and Magnum Insurance First pitch – Janet Murgia, National Council of La Raza Fans are invited to a pre-game Latin music concert at the Gate 5 stage outside of the ballpark. Noche Orgullo Sox will feature Latino-themed activities and specially priced ticket packages, including a special Orgullo Sox t-shirt. President and CEO of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Janet Murgia will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Fans also will enjoy a stunning postgame fireworks display set to Latin-themed music. Saturday, June 6, 3:05 p.m. vs. Cleveland Father-Daughter Day First pitch – Bobby Frasor, NCAA Champion On this special day, all fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, father-figures and their daughters are invited to enjoy a day at the ballpark and watch the White Sox in action. In addition to specially priced tickets, fathers and daughters will have the opportunity to enjoy various activities at the Gate 1 plaza before walking around the field together in our Pregame Parade. Bobby Frasor, guard on the University of North Carolina’s National Championship basketball team, graduate of Brother Rice High School and native South Sider, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Sunday, June 7, 1:05 p.m. vs. Cleveland Kids Day – Costume Party Upper deck reserved tickets for kids age 13 and under (accompanied by an adult) are just $1 at the ticket window on the day of the game. Young Sox fans should wear their best costume to the game for a special Kids Day Costume Party, and children 13 and under who report to the Comcast Fundamentals Deck in costume will have a chance to pick a number from the prize drum while supplies last. Other activities include a pregame autograph session and postgame kids runs the bases (weather permitting). WHERE: U.S. Cellular Field 333 W. 35th St. Chicago, Ill. TICKETS: Tickets to all of these White Sox home games are available online at whitesox.com or orgullosox.com, and at the U.S. Cellular Field box office. -30- © 2009 Chicago White Sox
  11. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 18, 2009 WHITE SOX ANNOUNCE UPCOMING HOMESTAND ACTIVITIES WHAT: Chicago White Sox promotional highlights, first pitches and giveaways for the upcoming home stand. WHEN: - Tuesday, May 19, 7:11 p.m. vs. Minnesota Ceremonial first pitch from John Huston; Aerosmith Guitar Hero Contest Begins John Huston, a Chicago native and motivational speaker who just returned from an expedition to the North Pole where he and an expedition partner became the first Americans to make it to the North Pole on their own with no outside support. An Aerosmith Guitar Hero contest in partnership with Live Nation will go on from May 19th-24th. A gaming station will be set up at Gate 3 for contestants to compete to win Aerosmith concert tickets. - Wednesday, May 20, 7:11 p.m. vs. Minnesota Dog Day at U.S. Cellular Field - Thursday, May 21 1:05 p.m. vs. Minnesota Weather Day; ceremonial first pitch from Fox Chicago Chief Meteorologist Amy Freeze; National Anthem performed by ESPN Zone contest winner Marlene Ho Fox Chicago Chief Meteorologist Amy Freeze and the Chicago Storm Tracker Team will be on hand at U.S. Cellular Field for a 45-minute program starting at 10:30 a.m. - Friday, May 22, 7:11 p.m. vs. Pittsburgh Fireworks Night Ceremonial first pitch from Zach Gilford Zach Gilford, an Evanston native who plays quarterback Matt Saracen on the hit television show Friday Night Lights, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. - Saturday, May 23, 6:05 p.m. vs. Pittsburgh Fireworks Night Ceremonial first pitch from Northwestern Football Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald - Sunday, May 24, 1:05 p.m. vs. Pittsburgh Memorial Day Tribute The 1st Infantry Division military band will perform the National Anthem. WHERE: U.S. Cellular Field 333 W. 35th Street Chicago, Ill. TICKETS: Tickets to all of these White Sox home games are available online at whitesox.com and at the U.S. Cellular Field box office. -30-
  12. Yes. Wearing the 1959 jerseys for the game. QUOTE (SoxComms @ May 18, 2009 -> 12:16 PM) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 18, 2009 WHITE SOX ANNOUNCE “GO-GO SOX” 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Members of Pennant-Winning Team To be Honored Prior to Game vs. Dodgers; Special Reception with Players To Benefit White Sox Charities CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1959 American League Champion “Go-Go Sox” with a special pregame ceremony and a reception, which will be open to fans, on Thursday, June 25 when the White Sox face the Los Angeles Dodgers, their World Series opponents in 1959, at U.S. Cellular Field. Members of the pennant-winning team will be honored prior to the game, then attend the special reception benefitting Chicago White Sox Charities. Members of the 1959 team scheduled to attend are Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio, Jim Landis, Jim McAnany, Billy Pierce and Jim Rivera. Fans who purchase tickets to the reception will receive: • A spot in a 100-person Diamond Suite, with premium buffet; • The opportunity to spend six innings of the game with the 1959 players; • An autograph from each 1959 player in attendance and • A commemorative “Go-Go Sox” anniversary gift. A limited number of tickets to the reception are $200 per person and currently are available for purchase by calling 312-674-5391. All proceeds from the “Go-Go Sox” 50th Anniversary Reception benefit Chicago White Sox Charities. -30- © 2009 Chicago White Sox
  13. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 18, 2009 NEW OZZIE GUILLEN COLUMN ON ORGULLOSOX.COM CHICAGO – A new column by Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen posted today on orgullosox.com/ozzie (the White Sox Spanish-language website). An English version of the column also is available on the same site. The bi-weekly column is used as a forum for the White Sox manager to communicate thoughts regarding on and off-the-field topics and also field fan questions submitted on the website. New columns post every other Monday on orgullosox.com. The Spanish-language website, accessible to all Internet users, allows fans to maneuver between the English version of the site (whitesox.com) and back. Currently featured on orgullosox.com are: new and exclusive video updates, team news, Spanish broadcast details, ticket information and information on community programs. -30- © 2009 Chicago White Sox ------------------------ PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: lunes, 18 de mayo de 2009 NUEVA COLUMNA DE OZZIE GUILLEN EN ORGULLOSOX.COM CHICAGO – Una nueva columna por Ozzie Guillen, el piloto de los Chicago White Sox, esta disponible hoy en orgullosox.com/ozzie – el sitio web en español de los White Sox. Una versión en ingles también esta en la misma pagina. La columna quincenal es un foro para el dirigente del equipo para comunicar sus opiniones acerca de una variedad de temas dentro y fuera del terreno, y también contestar preguntas que los fanáticos envíen a través del sitio web. Nuevas columnas se agregan cada dos lunes en orgullosox.com. El sitio en español está accesible a todos los usuarios de Internet y les permite a los fanáticos moverse entre las versiones en español e inglés (whitesox.com) del sitio. En estos momentos se puede ver lo siguiente en orgullosox.com: videos nuevos y exclusivos, noticias sobre el equipo, detalles sobre la programación en español, información sobre la compra de boletos y programas comunitarios. -30- © 2009 Chicago White Sox
  14. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 18, 2009 WHITE SOX ANNOUNCE “GO-GO SOX” 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Members of Pennant-Winning Team To be Honored Prior to Game vs. Dodgers; Special Reception with Players To Benefit White Sox Charities CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1959 American League Champion “Go-Go Sox” with a special pregame ceremony and a reception, which will be open to fans, on Thursday, June 25 when the White Sox face the Los Angeles Dodgers, their World Series opponents in 1959, at U.S. Cellular Field. Members of the pennant-winning team will be honored prior to the game, then attend the special reception benefitting Chicago White Sox Charities. Members of the 1959 team scheduled to attend are Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio, Jim Landis, Jim McAnany, Billy Pierce and Jim Rivera. Fans who purchase tickets to the reception will receive: • A spot in a 100-person Diamond Suite, with premium buffet; • The opportunity to spend six innings of the game with the 1959 players; • An autograph from each 1959 player in attendance and • A commemorative “Go-Go Sox” anniversary gift. A limited number of tickets to the reception are $200 per person and currently are available for purchase by calling 312-674-5391. All proceeds from the “Go-Go Sox” 50th Anniversary Reception benefit Chicago White Sox Charities. -30- © 2009 Chicago White Sox
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