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Ozzie Guillen knows about managing difficult personalities. With the White Sox, he dealt with plenty of players stuck with the dreaded "clubhouse cancer" label, including Carl Everett, AJ Pierzynski and Manny Ramirez. All of them performed well for...
With the Detroit as the runaway favorite, an up-and-coming Royals team, a rebounding Twins club and, well, the Indians (nobody knows what’s going on there), Chicago could become a cellar-dweller for years to come. Save for Paul Konerko (who goes...
Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski talks with reporters during the White Sox Fan Fest, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, in Chicago. View Photo »
I am a fun guy to play for. I'd like to play for me. If the players hate me so much, then why did Paul Konerko re-sign twice with the White Sox when I was the manager? Why did Mark Buehrle and A.J. Pierzynski re-sign? If I've had 1,000 players and only 100 of them hate me, I'll take that.
I have met these guys at fan club luncheons, SoxFest, out and about in the city or on White Sox road trips. I've met Matt Thornton and Sergio Santos at Miller's Pub, A.J. Pierzynski and Brian Anderson at Angels and Kings, Tim Raines and Craig Grebeck...
Sitting in his Scottsdale, Ariz. , office on the first day of spring training, Guillen was approached by then-hitting coach Greg Walker, who had just watched a batting practice session with Dunn, Paul Konerko , Carlos Quentin and A.J. Pierzynski. ...
When Schneider got injured early in 2009, Castro split starting duties with Omir Santos, who quickly became a fan favorite. Perhaps as a result, Castro was traded to the Chicago White Sox for Lance Broadway in May of 2009. He’s been productive backing...
CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 28: A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox flips his wrist band over the top of the dugout to a fan during the last game of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays at U.S. Cellular Field on September 28, 2011 in Chicago,... View Photo »
Neither of them have off the field issues and their character issues are offset by the leaders of the team, namely Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera. Despite their issues, neither Burnett nor Rodriguez are as bad as players like Carlos Zambrano, Milton...
It's gotten to the point where it has officially spiraled out of control. “You don’t know me,” Cabrera told him. “I will kill you. I know all of you, and I will kill all of you and blow this place up.” Although I have never actually sat down and talked...
Anthony John "A.J." Pierzynski [Peer-zin-skee] (born December 30, 1976 in Bridgehampton, New York) is an American Major League Baseball catcher who has played for the Chicago White Sox since 2005. Pierzynski formerly played with the Minnesota Twins (1998-2003) and San Francisco Giants (2004). Pierzynski was also a wrestler for Total Nonstop... Full Article
CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 28: A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox flips his wrist band over the top of the dugout to a fan during the last game of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays at U.S. Cellular Field on September 28, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blue Jays defeated...
View Photo »Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mark Buehrle, right, heads to the dugout with catcher A.J. Pierzynski, left, and pitching coach and interim manager Don Cooper, after warming up in the bullpen before a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 in Chicago. ...
View Photo »CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 23: Starting pitcher John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox and catcher A.J. Pierzynski #12 stand on the mound during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at U. S. Cellular Field on September 24, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
View Photo »CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 23: Adam Dunn #32 of the Chicago White Sox shakes hands with teammate Alex Rios #51 after Rios hit a two-run home run scoring A.J. Pierzynski during the second inning at U. S. Cellular Field on September 24, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
View Photo »CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 23: Third base coach Jeff Cox #8 of the Chicago White Sox congratulates Alex Rios #51 as Rios rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run scoring A.J. Pierzynski during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at U. S. Cellular Field on September 24,...
View Photo »Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, right, celebrates with closer Sergio Santos after the White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-3 in a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.
View Photo »CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Catcher A.J. Pierzynski #12 and Manager Ozzie Guillen #13 of the Chicago White Sox waits for a relief pitcher during a pitching change in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on September 20, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.
View Photo »KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 18: Paul Konerko #14 of the Chicago White Sox and A.J. Pierzynski #12 celebrate a 10-5 win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 18, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.
View Photo »KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 18: A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates his three-run home run with Paul Konerko #14 in the eighth inning during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 18, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.
View Photo »KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 18: A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates his seventh inning home run during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 18, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.
View Photo »KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 18: Johnny Giavotella #9 of the Kansas City Royals is tagged out by A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox as he tries to score on a fielders choice in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium on September 18, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.
View Photo »KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 18: A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox scores on a Brent Morel double as Brayan Pena #27 of the Kansas City Royals looks on in the second inning at Kauffman Stadium on September 18, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.
View Photo »KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 18: A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox and Dayan Viciedo #24 celebrate after scoring on Brent Morel's double in the second inning at Kauffman Stadium on September 18, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.
View Photo »Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski (12) watches the ball make it around the foul pole on a three-run homerun during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo. Pierzynski hit two home runs to help Chicago defeat...
View Photo »Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, right, throws the ball back to the pitcher while Kansas City Royals second baseman Johnny Giavotella (9) reacts after striking out in the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.
View Photo »Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski (12) tags out Kansas City Royals second baseman Johnny Giavotella (9) at home after a fielder's choice hit into by Kansas City Royals catcher Brayan Pena during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.
View Photo »KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 16: A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox hits a sacrifice fly in the first inning during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 16, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.
View Photo »CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 14: Manager Ozzie Guillen #13 of the Chicago White Sox (R) waits to change pitchers with (L-R) Alexei Ramirez #10, Gordon Beckham #15, Brent Morel #22 and A.J. Pierzynski #12 during a game against the Detroit Tigers at U.S. Cellular Field on September 14, 2011...
View Photo »CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 14: A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox reacts in the dugout late in a game against the Detroit Tigers at U.S. Cellular Field on September 14, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Tigers defeated the White Sox 6-5 in 10 innings.
View Photo »Chicago White Sox's A.J. Pierzynski reacts after grounding into a double play to end the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, in Chicago. The Tigers won 6-5 in 10 innings.
View Photo »Chicago White Sox's A.J. Pierzynski slams his helmet down after grounding into a double play to end the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, in Chicago. The White Sox lost to the Tigers 6-5 in the 10th inning.
View Photo »CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 13: A. J. Pierzynski #13 of the Chicago White Sox slides into second baseman Will Rhymes #28 of the Detroit Tigers as he turns a double play during the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field on September 13, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
View Photo »CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 12: Delmon Young #21 of the Detroit Tigers scores past catcher A. J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox on an RBI single hit by Victor Martinez #41 during the sixth inning at U.S. Cellular Field on September 12, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
View Photo »CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 12: Starting pitcher John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox kicks the mound as he stands with catcher A. J. Pierzynski #12 (L), shortstop Alexei Ramirez #10 and second baseman Gordon Beckham #15 during the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at U.S. Cellular...
View Photo »Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, left, talks with Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland before a baseball game between the Tigers and the White Sox on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in Chicago.
View Photo »CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 28: A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox flips his wrist band over the top of the dugout to a fan during the last game of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays at U.S. Cellular Field on September 28, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blue Jays defeated...
View Photo »I am a fun guy to play for. I'd like to play for me. If the players hate me so much, then why did Paul Konerko re-sign twice with the White Sox when I was the manager? Why did Mark Buehrle and A.J. Pierzynski re-sign? If I've had 1,000 players and only 100 of them hate me, I'll take that.
