February 10, 200818 yr THIS DATE IN SOX HISTORY: FEB. 10 For more, see www.whitesoxalmanac.com A ROLLS REUSS OF A MOVE 1988: The White Sox announced that they are inviting veteran left-handed pitcher Jerry Reuss to training camp as a non-roster player. Reuss, 39, was a steady performer throughout the 1970s and mid-1980s for the Astros, Pirates and Dodgers. His numbers suffered a severe decline following the 1985 season. After going 2-6 for the 1986 Dodgers, Reuss bounced between the Dodgers, Reds and Angels in 1987, posting a 4-10 record with a 5.97 ERA. Reuss rebounded with the White Sox in 1988. He started the season as the fifth starter and he made just three appearances in April before his season took off. Reuss led the White Sox with 13 wins while posting a 3.44 ERA, which was lowest among the team’s starting pitchers. The highlight of Reuss’ season came May 9 when he notched his 200th victory in the Sox triumph at Baltimore. Reuss was the White Sox Opening Day starter in 1989 and lasted until July 31 when he and his 8-5 record were traded to the contending Milwaukee Brewers for minor leaguer reliever Brian Drahman. WHITESOXALMANAC.COM BONUS: 200TH WIN WITH WHITE SOX Pitcher Date Foe Site Clark Griffith 10th win of 1902 Unknown Unknown Ed Cicotte July 28, 1920 Philadelphia Comiskey Park Red Faber Sept. 13, 1926 Philadelphia Philadelphia Sam Jones July 14, 1932 Boston Fenway Park (Relief) Ted Lyons May 22, 1938 Washington Washington Jim Kaat June 18, 1974 Cleveland Cleveland Jerry Koosman August 19, 1983 Texas Arlington Stadium Jerry Reuss May 9, 1988 Baltimore Memorial Stadium Charlie Hough August 5, 1992 Minnesota Comiskey Park
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