He Gone, and Them, Too

According to MLB.com, Adam Engel signed a one-year deal with the Padres, either as a fourth outfielder or a platoon in center. No more highlight reels for White Sox fans, or memories of Jim Landis and Ken Berry for those of us old enough to remember. I know, I know, baseball is a business, but, still, I wonder. Yolmer Sanchez wins a Gold Glove, he gets nontendered. Danny Mendick works his butt off as a twenty-second round draft choice to make the majors, he gets nontendered. Add Engel, and a pattern emerges. The Sox are a bloodless organization, following a plan that has little place in it for emotion or loyalty. They’re also dumb. Also consider Aaron Rowand, Mark Buehrle and Rick Renteria, if you want. More dots to make an unpretty picture.