We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. It's different now. But after staying with the White Sox through two potential free-agent departures after 2005 and '10, he wanted to go out as part of the White Sox. It just gets old. "That's totally different than in years past, where when you're that four-hole hitter you have to carry the team at times, you have to drive in runs, you have to be the guy. He didn't have to come out, but he was there every day. Oh, Konerko wants to win. "If I come here, finish it out correctly, help guys get going in the right direction," Konerko said. Then again, personal statistics never were a favorite topic for Konerko. ". MORE HOUSE PORN FROM CRAIN'S: • … Not surprisingly, the infinitely prepared and cerebral Konerko has gone over all the possible scenarios as to the manner in which he can be used in 2014. Konerko plans to appreciate everything this last run has to offer, while doing whatever is asked of him to help the White Sox. He will be playing, but he'll have probably more energy to spend toward other guys. That's not what he was after. "This is it, my wife's laid down the law. "There's going to be a lot of days this year where I don't play, or I play and don't do good that day, and the end results of the numbers might not be anything even close to what I've done since the playing time will be less," Konerko said. ft. condo is a 3 bed, 3.0 bath unit. Chances existed for Konerko to do what he's doing with the White Sox somewhere else and have a better opportunity to reach the playoffs or win another title. Konerko also could spell rookie Jose Abreu at first base or serve as a pinch-hitter. Mentoring is a role Konerko has filled for the past decade or so, with many young players going to him for advice or information. He was around talking to everybody," said Johnson. The difference is I'm staying here to do it. It just gets old. Mentoring is a role Konerko has filled for the past decade or so, with many young players going to him for advice or information. CHICAGO -- Paul Konerko was introduced one last time as an active player at SoxFest during Friday evening's opening ceremonies at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. "He's so hands on. Paul Paciora, a son of Ed and Betty Paciora who lives in the Chicago area, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Sweet Pepper Ranch © 2020. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. If you do the other things, great, but you know everything is hinging on you producing and putting up numbers. "I've been getting asked about this since 2012, so that's a long time -- talking about two years of that nonsense. It was good to have him around. "What I'm doing here is something that tons of players have done at the end of their career over the last year or two. I won't be back next year.'". More Chicago White Sox Wives and Girlfriends. Oh, Konerko wants to win. Having that retirement decision firmly in mind brings this appreciation level to greater and more relaxed heights for Konerko. I want to help the team win.". Konerko brought all three of his children, wife Jennifer and his parents in what probably shapes up as a common theme for his 16th and final season on the South Side. All Rights Reserved. Chicago White Sox. "It feels good to know, for me, to be clear that this is it," said Konerko, who signed a one-year deal in December to play one more season in the big leagues. It was good to see that. "There's going to be a lot of days this year where I don't play, or I play and don't do good that day, and the end results of the numbers might not be anything even close to what I've done since the playing time will be less," Konerko said. "What I'm doing here is something that tons of players have done at the end of their career over the last year or two. Powered by  - Designed with the Hueman theme. Jennifer Wells . Chances existed for Konerko to do what he's doing with the White Sox somewhere else and have a better opportunity to reach the playoffs or win another title. Published October 26, 2012. "If I come here, finish it out correctly, help guys get going in the right direction," Konerko said. "I've been getting asked about this since 2012, so that's a long time -- talking about two years of that nonsense. 1701 N Halsted St Apt E-4, Chicago, IL 60614-5558 is currently not for sale. Search for: Home; About; COVID-19 Biosecurity Plans; Your Hosts; Our Horses; Our Policies; Contact Us It was good to have him around. The difference is I'm staying here to do it. Not surprisingly, the infinitely prepared and cerebral Konerko has gone over all the possible scenarios as to the manner in which he can be used in 2014. As the White Sox captain walked to the stage in the Red Lacquer Room, with familiar chants of "Paul-ie" ringing out, he had his son, Owen, walking right there alongside. Konerko could play three or four days in a row if a struggling teammate needs a respite. As the White Sox captain walked to the stage in the Red Lacquer Room, with familiar chants of "Paul-ie" ringing out, he had his son, Owen, walking right there alongside. "That's totally different than in years past, where when you're that four-hole hitter you have to carry the team at times, you have to drive in runs, you have to be the guy. ", "Being more of a mentor than he's been able to do in the past, I think he's going to have that ability," said White Sox manager Robin Ventura of Konerko, whom he called an organization staple, both in and outside the clubhouse. Konerko brought all three of his children, wife Jennifer and his parents in what probably shapes up as a common theme for his 16th and final season on the South Side. Prospects such as Micah Johnson and Courtney Hawkins also were among the attendees, and Konerko had time for all of them. "But I know a lot of those days where I don't even play I can go home saying, 'That's a great day,' because of what I know I did. Jennifer and Paul spend a lot of time in charitable endeavors including, helping needy families for the holidays and back to school shopping for Chicago area foster kids. But after staying with the White Sox through two potential free-agent departures after 2005 and '10, he wanted to go out as part of the White Sox. For the man who ranks second in White Sox history at 427 home runs, trailing only Hall of Famer Frank Thomas' 448, statistics certainly won't be the primary way to judge the success of his final season. If you do the other things, great, but you know everything is hinging on you producing and putting up numbers. ", "Being more of a mentor than he's been able to do in the past, I think he's going to have that ability," said White Sox manager Robin Ventura of Konerko, whom he called an organization staple, both in and outside the clubhouse. Having that retirement decision firmly in mind brings this appreciation level to greater and more relaxed heights for Konerko. "It feels good to know, for me, to be clear that this is it," said Konerko, who signed a one-year deal in December to play one more season in the big leagues. "He's so hands on. CHICAGO -- Paul Konerko was introduced one last time as an active player at SoxFest during Friday evening's opening ceremonies at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. "Sometimes it's harder to have the energy to be able to do that when you're an everyday player. He also understands that four- or five-day stretches without an at-bat could occur. CHICAGO -- Paul Konerko was introduced one last time as an active player at SoxFest during Friday evening's opening ceremonies at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. So if something comes up you can just be genuine with them and say, 'Come out and see me. "This is it, my wife's laid down the law. "Hawkins would talk to him and stuff and he would help him. That status takes on extra meaning in '14 with Konerko in a part-time role, and it already began in earnest last week when Konerko attended a hitters' mini-camp at the White Sox Spring Training facility in Glendale, Ariz., Camelback Ranch. This condo was built in 1986 and last sold on 4/24/2020 for $885,000. Konerko could play three or four days in a row if a struggling teammate needs a respite. Konerko plans to appreciate everything this last run has to offer, while doing whatever is asked of him to help the White Sox. Brotherhood Of The Wolf Full Movie 123movies, Fc Blau Weiss Linz Vs Sk Austria Klagenfurt, Songs About Broken Relationships With Parents, Season’s Greetings from Sweet Pepper Ranch, Sweet Pepper Ranch is for Horses & their People. Adam Eaton, Matt Davidson and Abreu were in attendance, with these three figuring to play some sort of immediate role for the White Sox. He was in team meetings with us and everything. I still want to do well, don't get me wrong. So if something comes up you can just be genuine with them and say, 'Come out and see me. I want to help the team win.". "Sometimes it's harder to have the energy to be able to do that when you're an everyday player. It's different now. For the man who ranks second in White Sox history at 427 home runs, trailing only Hall of Famer Frank Thomas' 448, statistics certainly won't be the primary way to judge the success of his final season. He was around talking to everybody," said Johnson. He commands respect, and I think everybody looks up to him and he deserves that.".

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