Jose Abreu Archives - Chicago Reader

White Sox and Cubs are both 2-0 for first time since 1951

Martin Kennelly was mayor the last time both clubs won their first pair in the same season, 65 years ago.

The south-siders sign closer David Robertson and trade for starter Jeff Samardzija, while the Cubs continue to pursue southpaw free agent Jon Lester.

Both teams were less bad this season.

The designated misser strikes out for the west coast.

The placid White Sox manager erupts about an overturned call, but when the dust settles, the Sox lose again.

White Sox and Cubs fans do have something to brag about: Jose Abreu and Anthony Rizzo lead their leagues in homers.

Is Jeff Samardzija suffering from pre-ex-Cubs factor? Will the Sox launch another ninth-inning Cuban missile attack?

The White Sox win their second straight in 11 innings; the Cubs lose their second straight in 16.

The south-siders are adding prospects; the north-siders, suspects.

Will the Cuban slugger with no big-league experience be worth $68 million?