February 3, 201214 yr THIS DATE IN SOX HISTORY, FEB. 3RD: 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 2001. I tweet about White Sox history, facts and oddities throughout the day at @DaveMarran ... no money to be made or products to push. I just enjoy it! ... I am currently giving a unique Sox-centric countdown to the start of spring training
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