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Well, Howard Camerik, on my brothers blog, recently asked what are the key things to making a trip to see the White Sox an "authentic" experience?  So here is what I have to say (Please any other Sox fans contribute):First and foremost, know what to call it.  I am yet to meet a true White Sox fan (to qualify lets say, someone who can name all the players involved in the 1997 White Flag trade with San Fran., or the starting line-up and rotation of the 2000 Central division champion White Sox) no true fan calls the stadium U.S. Cellular field or the Cell.  I have…

Opening week done.White Sox 2-3.And I am a happy man right now.  Why is that, you ask?  Well, despite the early starter problems, I have seen alot of good from my good guys in Black.  Yes Contreras looked awful.  Ushered out in the second inning on opening day?  is there a lower low?  No.  And thats why I have faith he's going to bounce back.  The Rotation came out of the gate still in spring training mode.  That won't continue.  Garland pitched fine, one bad inning.  Buerhle just has a bruise.  Remember he's still in…

Good morning, all.  Well I had my PR guys keeping an eye on the number of hits each one of my blogs recieved.  It was very surprising to them and myself to discover that the post titled "An idiotic rant you probably shouldn't read" got the most views despite that it was the insane ramblings of an overworked moron.  And since I am again overworked I decided to give it a second try.  Here we go:Lets start with the White Sox, where my  mind always wanders this time of year.  The rotation is set, the lineup will have a leadoff man, and everything seems…