February 3, 200818 yr THIS DATE IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: FEBRUARY 3RD For more, see www.whitesoxalmanac.com TAPPING TAPANI 1996: The White Sox dipped into the free agent market to get a starting pitcher when they signed right-hander Kevin Tapani to a one-year contract. The longtime Twin gave the Sox a workmanlike performance in 1996, going 13-10 with a 4.59 ERA in 34 starts. The Michigander missed just one turn -- and it came in April -- despite battling a nerve problem in his pitching hand for much of the second half. Tapani logged 225.1 innngs and fanned 150 strikeouts for a team that was good enough to make playoffs but fell short of a wild card berth. Tapani took the free agent route after the season and signed with the Cubs where he played until his final campaign of 2001.
February 3, 200818 yr As soon as I read that name I thought,man thats a least favorite sox player nomination from me.
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