October 31, 200718 yr THIS DATE IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: OCTOBER 31/LOAIZA For more, visit http://www.whitesoxalmanac.com/ ENJOY! 2003: In a “no-brainer” move, the White Sox picked up pitcher Esteban Loaiza’s option after the right-hander had turned in one of the great seasons in franchise history. After being signed as a free agent in January, Loaiza made the club as a non-roster invitee to spring training. Loaiza, who had perfected a “cutter,” went on to go 21-9 with a 2.09 ERA while leading the league with 207 strikeouts. How good was Loaiza that season? Six of the starts in which he received a loss or a no decision resulted in quality starts so, in a perfect world, he could have won 27 games that season. Loaiza’s dream season included a start in the All-Star Game at US Cellular Field and the victory record for Mexican natives. Shortly after making the 2004 All-Star team, Loaiza was dealt to the Yankees for pitcher Jose Contreras. Edited October 31, 200718 yr by StatManDu
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