Finally a White Sox post

(Picture from http://www.chi-ball.com/)

Well it has been quite a long while since I talked about one of my truest passions in life, the Chicago White Sox. It is only Spring Training and I realize that, but as I wrote in a previous article I have the baseball itch and I've had it for a long time now (which is saying a lot considering I've also had the March Madness itch, the NFL itch, I always have the Iowa football itch, and the "thank god Todd Lickliter was kicked out the door like a mutt that pissed on the new carpet" itch).

See how much has been going on in my life? It's more full than a 16 and Pregnant mother. It isn't my fault Sox fans. I've had my nose buried in rumors about "The Todd". I've been absorbed by the Bears sudden burning hole in their pocket. And on top of it I've been trying to watch as much college hoops so I can to make sure I beat my girlfriends dad in March Madness Pick 'Em for the third straight year.

There is no excuse for my lack of Chicago White Sox posts, so I'm here to make it up to you.
So here we have it folks, the first Chicago White Sox post of the 2010 season; a season that will hopefully be filled with tremendous "Ozzie Ball", health for all, and of course exceptional starting pitching. So with that wonderful toast, I want to write my favorite type of column, a Top 5. What kind of Top 5 you ask?

A hopeful, wishful, optimistic, enthusiastic, serene, upbeat, and sanguine Top 5. A Top 5 so debatable, saucy, and arguable that I might even lose some respect (but I promise I will be as objective as possible). This is going to be THE Top 5 Things the White Sox Need to Do to Win the World Series.

Bring on the Brackets!

It's that time of year again. Selection Sunday has come and gone, now it's time to fill out those brackets.  As usual, we want to challenge YOU!  Each of us has created an entry and we want you all to make your picks and see just how good you are.  We are using ESPN.com to facilitate the brackets and have a group set up.  The group name is 'The Manchise' and the password is 'mancheese.'  Simply go to ESPN.com and click one of the thousands of ads floating around regarding the brackets.  Choose 'Join a Group' and then search for The Manchise.  This is 100% free, with the exception of your dignity.  If your bracket is that terrible, we reserve the right to make fun of you publicly (hey, we would expect the same in return).  If you have any trouble getting in, please post a comment on this post or e-mail us at themanchise@gmail.com.  Be sure to fill out those brackets fast as the deadline is Thursday.