Kenny not willing to move young pitching

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For the second time in a week, White Sox general manager Ken Williams is denying rumors his team is close to making what would be considered a blockbuster deal. | MLB page

 

Williams, via e-mail, said he “would not waste” time chasing rumors the Sox might re-sign starting pitcher Jon Garland, a free agent, or have a big deal working with the Rangers involving All-Star shortstop Michael Young, veteran outfielder Jermaine Dye and top pitching prospect Aaron Poreda.

 

Earlier this week, Williams denied a report in a Baltimore blog that the Sox were pursuing second baseman Brian Roberts for young starter Gavin Floyd.

 

While he may be shopping Dye, Williams does not seem willing to part with young pitching, especially such top prospects as Poreda, Floyd and John Danks, all of whom may be in the 2009 rotation.

 

Extra innings: White Sox reliever Matt Thornton and former Cubs infielder Mark DeRosa of the Indians were on a list of 22 players that want to take part in the World Baseball Classic, USA Baseball said. ... Baseball authorized nearly 8 percent of its players to use drugs for ADHD last season, which allowed them to take otherwise banned stimulants. ... Dave Roberts, a left-handed pitcher who played for the Cubs in 1977-78 during a 13-year career, died of lung cancer Friday. He was 64. ... The Red Sox finalized a one-year deal with pitcher Brad Penny, worth about $5 million. ... The Mets agreed with pitcher Tim Redding on a one-year deal worth $2.25 million.

 

Complied by Mike Pankow from Tribune news services

 

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