I figured. He's from Pittsburgh, and he's the son of Tom Walker, the guy from Homeland...wait, that doesn't seem right.

 

Nicely done! However, there is an incredible story about how his dad nearly got on the plane with Clemente that eventually crashed.

Looks like Lindstrom is what Hahn was talking about:

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0,1529721.story

 

Earlier today, the White Sox hosted SoxFest 2013, an interactive event where fans got the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with General Manager Rick Hahn. Executive Vice President and former GM Kenny Williams couldn't resist joining in and closed things out when he asked Hahn if he'll do a better job than his predecessor. Hahn responded by saying that the last GM had a better support staff in place (via White Sox on Twitter) and drew laughs from everyone in attendance. Here's more on the White Sox..

 

•Hahn said that the White Sox haven't shopped Dayan Viciedo but added that no one is untouchable, tweets Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune. It was reported last month that the White Sox discussed deals involving Viciedo and Alejandro De Aza.

•The GM was asked about the departure of A.J. Pierzynski and he explained that the money that would have gone to the catcher was instead re-routed to Jake Peavy, Jeff Keppinger, and Matt Lindstrom, tweets Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune. Hahn also expressed confidence in catcher Tyler Flowers' abilities.

•A fan asked Hahn about the decision to claim Zach Stewart off of waivers from the Pirates. The GM explained that Stewart adds depth to the team's pitching, cost the team very little, and has big league experience, Gonzales tweets. The White Sox's decision to pick up Stewart yesterday marked the second time that they have acquired the right-hander in two years.

 

Per Mlbrumors

Probably no more hitters to be added to the '13 line up.

 

http://www.csnchicago.com/baseball-chicago...mp;feedID=10338

 

Meghan Montemurro ‏@M_Montemurro

 

Hahn said Sox have high hopes for Beckham this year & that what he brings defensively can't be overlooked despite some offensive struggles.

 

Hahn: "Moving Beckham just for sake of getting a little more offensive output you might be making yourself worse off overall if you do that"

JJ Stankevitz ‏@JJStankevitz

 

Asked Robin Ventura what the next step is for Chris Sale. His response was pretty great: "No-hitters."

Probably no more hitters to be added to the '13 line up.

 

http://www.csnchicago.com/baseball-chicago...mp;feedID=10338

 

Kinda conflicts what was just posted in this thread about 3rd base... I'm guessing their using the media as a negioating tool.

We'll s thou- I'm wrong often when it comes to speculation.

JJ Stankevitz ‏@JJStankevitz

 

Asked Robin Ventura what the next step is for Chris Sale. His response was pretty great: "No-hitters."

 

 

Pretty disappointing answer from Robin. The only correct answer is "Perfect Games".

only way white sox can add someone right now is through subtraction of someone on the team. the roster is 40 as we speak

Ed Farmer was on the Score a little while ago. I don't know how anyone could like to listen to him.

Probably no more hitters to be added to the '13 line up.

 

http://www.csnchicago.com/baseball-chicago...mp;feedID=10338

Doesn't rule out bench improvements and that's the biggest need anywya.

Mark Gonzales ‏@MDGonzales

 

Robin: "I think Harold (baines) wanted more to do than stand at first base." Will work on situational hitting with batters

 

Dan Hayes ‏@DanHayesCSN

 

Robin Ventura: "We struck out too much last year." #WhiteSox

Doug Padilla ‏@ESPNChiSox

 

Stone on bench coach Mark Parent: "He has plenty of room for (championship) rings on his fingers because he used to play for the Cubs."

Doug Padilla ‏@ESPNChiSox

 

Ventura calls pitching, defense, team unity the top 3 strengths of the 2013 team.

 

Mark Gonzales ‏@MDGonzales

 

Hahn says "the money has always been there" at mid-season to add players, anticipates that contiuning if the Sox contend.

 

Chuck Garfien ‏@ChuckGarfien

 

Will White Sox be able to add to payroll during the season? Hahn: "Based on our history, absolutely."

 

Rick: Lindstrom gives us solid late-inning veteran w/Crain & Thornton to complement young pitchers, staff now solid 1-12.

 

Daryl Van Schouwen ‏@CST_soxvan

 

'We feel 1 thru 12 our pitching staff is as good as anybody's in the league right now.' -Hahn

 

Dan Hayes ‏@DanHayesCSN

 

Rick Hahn: "We did not have internal options to fill the void (if Jake Peavy left)." #WhiteSox #SoxFest

Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin

 

Longer line for questions today. RV says Morel looks great, looks different. Watched him hit in cage last week

 

Dan Hayes ‏@DanHayesCSN

 

Ventura on Brent Morel: "Last year was a physical thing. ... He's still in the mix. There's no reason for us to push him away."

White Sox Talk ‏@WhiteSoxTalkCSN

 

Hahn: Molina was ready to throw in winter ball, but Sox shut him down. Says it's a "rebuilding" year for Molina.

 

Mark Gonzales ‏@MDGonzales

 

Hahn said 2013 will be a rebuilding year for Nestor Molina, acquired for Sergio Santos. Battled injuries, inconsistencies.

 

White Sox Talk ‏@WhiteSoxTalkCSN

 

Hahn on Castro: Some debate about if Castro will pitch as a starter or reliever, will remain a starter for now.

White Sox Talk ‏@WhiteSoxTalkCSN

 

Hahn, alluding to trading for Jason Kubel: Platooning Viciedo means he'll never reach his ceiling.

 

Doug Padilla ‏@ESPNChiSox

 

Hahn brings up Kubel rumor. Says club isn't interested in making Viciedo a platoon guy at age 24.

Mark Gonzales ‏@MDGonzales

 

Fan wanted to know where's the outrage over falling short in '12. RV "we're disappointed as anyone else. ..I'm getting ready to win this yr"

White Sox Talk ‏@WhiteSoxTalkCSN

 

Hahn on Jared Mitchell: Buddy Bell wouldn't shut up about Mitchell after Instructional League, thinks he's ready to break out.

I never really pay to much attention to anything said at these things. It's always positive and that player X is definitely gonna rebound; player Y is fully healthy now and that's why he struggled last year; and player Z has looked great in the cage or the field.

 

We all know that Hahn is just spewing stuff to make the fans happy and to give positive encouragement to the players. Honestly, I am not sure it's worth to even read Hahn's comments as they will tell you nothing.

Mark Gonzales ‏@MDGonzales

 

Hahn said Jared Mitchell is starting to catch up developmentally where they'd like him, strong instruuctional league.

I never really pay to much attention to anything said at these things. It's always positive and that player X is definitely gonna rebound; player Y is fully healthy now and that's why he struggled last year; and player Z has looked great in the cage or the field.

 

We all know that Hahn is just spewing stuff to make the fans happy and to give positive encouragement to the players. Honestly, I am not sure it's worth to even read Hahn's comments as they will tell you nothing.

Bah, if you can't let yourself get excited about the arrival of spring training, you're too down.

 

We're back in the race and tied for the division lead! And the weather will be getting warmer!

@WhiteSox secrets revealed @ #SoxFest: JD asked about getting hit by pitch b4 PK's WS Game 2 grand slam: "Did I get hit by that pitch? No."

Mark Gonzales ‏@MDGonzales

 

Crede "I don't think I'll swing a bat again." said his back is at square one. No regrets

Dan Hayes ‏@DanHayesCSN

 

Frank Thomas said respected Bonds, Sosa but doesn't feel sorry they weren't voted in HOF. "Numbers were fake. Made their choices off field."