StatManDu Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 FEBRURARY 19TH THIS DATE IN SOX HISTORY: FEB. 19 For more see, www.whitesoxalmanac.com DONOVAN ON THE DOTTED LINE 1958: The White Sox announced that pitcher Dick Donovan had agreed to a contract that would give him a 70 percent raise from his 1957 salary. Donovan’s salary made the Sox pitching the highest-paid in history, according to Chicago Tribune reports of the day. Donovan was rewarded for his 1957 campaign when he went 16-6 with a 2.77 ERA. He never had another year like that with the Sox but did win 20 games for the 1962 Indians. FOX IN THE FOLD 1960: Nellie Fox agreed to his contract with the White Sox, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune. Fox, the reigning American League MVP, was reported to have agreed to a salary close to $50,000 in a phone conversation with White Sox vice-president Hank Greenberg. RUSTY RETURNS FOR A SPELL 1980: The White Sox decided to give outfielder Rusty Torres another chance when they signed him as a free agent. The Sox acquired Torres from the Texas Rangers with Claudell Washington for Bobby Bonds on May 16, 1978. The switch-hitter showed some promise, hitting .280 with 16 home runs and 55 RBIs in just 91 games at Triple-A Iowa. He was promoted to Chicago in September and hit .318 with three homers and six RBIs in 16 games. Torres made the Sox 1979 Opening Day roster but couldn’t win a regular job as Chet Lemon, Washington and Ralph Garr sopped up most of the time in the outfield. He got into 90 games and hit eight home runs with 24 RBIs while playing at least 18 games at each outfield position. While he didn’t crack the starting lineup, Torres’ home run total was the highest by a White Sox switch-hitter in four years. Torres was granted free agency after the 1979 season but re-signed with the Sox. He failed to make the 1980 Sox but he did hook up with the Royals on May 5. That stint lasted 51 games. Torres was released by the Royals Aug. 29, 1980, ending his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEdWalsh Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I'm just mad about Saffron. Saffron's mad about me. I'm just mad about Saffron. She's just mad about me. Donovan was actually a pretty good pitcher that you never hear about any more. He was a workhorse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I didn't know Hank Greenberg worked for the Sox.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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