White Sox to Have "Open Competition" for Last Two Rotation Spots

White Sox to have "open competition" for last two rotation spots

After having to scrounge together innings last season, the White Sox signed left-handers Sean Newcomb and Anthony Kay this offseason to supplement their young pitching staff. Neither are splashy signings, but they provide insurance to a Sox staff that threw the fewest innings in the sport.In fact, Newcomb, who signed a two-year, $4.5-million contract, was attracted to the Sox because of the opportunity to “eat up innings.” Newcomb, a nine-year M…

Newcomb Gets Chance To Compete For White Sox Rotation Spot

The White Sox are still searching for a pitcher to round out their starting rotation, but even with a reported free-agent target, manager Will Venable says an internal option could still claim the role. According to MLB.com’s Scott Merkin, Venable said that left-hander Sean Newcomb will have an opportunity to compete for a starting job.  The White Sox signed Newcomb in free agency, and while many view him as a potential bullpen option, he has ma…

White Sox to have “open competition” for last two rotation spots

After having to scrounge together innings last season, the White Sox signed left-handers Sean Newcomb and Anthony Kay this offseason to supplement their young pitching staff. Neither are splashy signings, but they provide insurance to a Sox staff that threw the fewest innings in the sport. In fact, Newcomb, who signed a two-year, $4.5-million contract, was attracted to the Sox because of the opportunity to “eat up innings.” Newcomb, a nine-year …