CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox are open to the idea of a rebuild and are not
interested in trading for short-term rental players to spark a struggling team,
general manager Rick Hahn said.
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mediocrity with a 46-48 record heading into Thursday nights game against the
Detroit Tigers. Chicago had dropped six of seven and were seven games out of the
second wild card -- and 10 behind American League Central leader Cleveland.With
the Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline approaching, Hahn said the White Sox have
to stay open-minded. But they are ruling out adding short-term rental players
who could only help the team this year.They are, however, at least willing to
consider just about any other action, even a major rebuild. And Hahn said that
includes chairman Jerry Reinsdorf.An overhaul would be a huge step for an
organization that has tried to contend through trades and free agency in recent
years. But with one playoff appearance since the 2005 championship season, Hahn
acknowledged the plan hasnt paid off the way the White Sox envisioned.Were not
where we want to be, Hahn said. Weve spent a fair amount of time focusing on the
here-now for the last few years, and it hasnt paid off as handsomely as we
hoped. So we have to stay open-minded.If they went the rebuild route, ace Chris
Sale and fellow All-Star pitcher Jose Quintana would no doubt command high
prices. But with team options, the White Sox have Sale under control through
2019 and Quintana through 2020.The notion of lets sell off everything because
its not working might be a little extreme, especially if you expect to be able
to put yourself in position to have a perennial quality product in the window of
control for some of these guys, Hahn said.Hahn also offered updates on several
injured players. He said pitcher Carlos Rodon (wrist) is progressing nicely and
will make a minor league rehab start before returning.Catcher Alex Avila
(hamstring) suffered a setback in a rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte and
likely wont be activated for another month.Right-hander Zach Putnam (right
elbow) also had a setback and will likely need to have bone spurs removed from
his elbow. Hahn said outfielder Austin Jackson, recovering from a torn meniscus
in his left knee, will start ramping up non-impact activity in the coming days.
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"Trying to breathe," he said with a grin. Bernier stopped 42 of 43 shots on
Monday night, including all 22 in a hectic middle frame, his heroic performance
propelling the Leafs toward an undue point in their final game before the
Christmas break. HOUSTON -- Coach Tom Herman has spent all offseason downplaying
the importance of Houstons opener against No. 3 Oklahoma.The high-profile
matchup at NRG Stadium, the home of the NFLs Texans, on Saturday wont decide a
conference championship nor will it pave the way to a spot in the College
Football Playoff for the winner.Just going in with the mindset that its just
another game that we will be prepared for, said Cougars cornerback Brandon
Wilson, toeing the company line.So, yes, there is still almost a whole season to
play and the opener only counts for one. All the cliches apply. But a victory by
15th-ranked Houston unquestionably opens up a world of playoff possibilities for
the much-hyped Cougars, the American Athletic Conference and maybe the Group of
Five conferences in general. A loss by the Cougars and they can focus on
defending that league title.The Cougars capped a 13-1 season with a 38-24
victory against Florida State in the Peach Bowl in January. The buzz in Houston
for the Coogs hasnt been this high since the late 1980s and early `90s. Back
then it was star quarterbacks Andre Ware and David Klingler run-and-shooting
their way into the record books.That era ended abruptly. Houston started the
1991 season ranked No. 12, and went into its second game of the season against
No. 2 Miami ranked 10th. Instead of a breakthrough, Klingler and the Cougars got
buried 40-10 by the Hurricanes.Houstons preseason ranking this year is its best
since `91, but the Cougars are trying to hold on to the underdog intensity they
had last year when they werent even favored to win their division.Weve tried to
keep that chip on our shoulder. That kind of made us who we are, tight end Tyler
McCloskey said.What will it take for Houston or any Group of Five team to reach
the playoff? The playoff has only been around for two years and there hasnt been
a test case yet for the selection committee. An undefeated record is probably a
good start. At least one big nonconference win will be important because the
quality wins the committee looks for are tough to accumulate outside Power Five
leagues.A big season by the Cougars has the potential to be the story of the
playoff race when the rankings start coming out in early November. Thats why of
all the compelling matchups in a great first weekend of the season, the stakes
are hhighest in Houston.
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about the third meeting between Oklahoma and Houston:HEISMAN WATCHTrying to
follow in the footsteps of Ware, Houstons only Heisman Trophy winner, is Greg
Ward Jr. He was one of two FBS quarterbacks to pass for more than 2,000 yards
and run for more than 1,000 last season. He accounted for 38 touchdowns.The
biggest thing he does is take advantage of blitzing teams or D-ends running up
field. Hes just going to step up and try to get down field or get a scramble
drill going, Oklahoma cornerback Dakota Austin said.Defending Big 12 champion
and playoff semifinalist Oklahoma has its own Heisman contender quarterback in
Baker Mayfield, who passed for 3,700 yards and 36 touchdowns last year and
finished fourth in the Heisman voting.Both give you trouble scrambling around
with their legs, Sooner coach Bob Stoops said of Mayfield and Ward. Just
talented players, I think, is the number one thing you can say about them
both.GO-TO RECEIVERSBoth teams enter the season looking for new No. 1 receivers
to emerge after the departures of Sterling Shepard from Oklahoma and Demarcus
Ayers at Houston. Expect the Sooners to get tight end Mark Andrews more involved
after he caught seven touchdowns as a redshirt freshman. Penn State transfer
Geno Lewis steps into a starting role at wide receiver. The Cougars will be
looking for some inexperienced players to emerge and Chance Allen, who had 56
catches and 752 yards last season, to take a bigger role.FRESHMENHouston landed
one of the best defensive line recruits in the country this year in Ed Oliver.
The freshman is expected to make an immediate impact. With Oklahoma retooling at
linebacker, freshman Caleb Kelly will likely see some time and Stoops said Mykel
Jones will be part of the receiver rotation.EXPANSIONHouston is in the process
of trying to gain an invitation to the Big 12. The conference has narrowed down
the field of expansion candidates to 11, according to a person with direct
knowledge of the situation. One game wont be a deciding factor, but Houston fans
would certainly like to see their team prove it belongs in the Power Five
conference.---Follow Ralph D. Russo at
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