December 12, 2008 Dewayne Wise has signed with the White Sox, according to MLB.com. He agreed to a one-year deal for $550,000.
Our View:Chicago avoided arbitration by signing the outfielder. Wise displayed some speed and power last season as he hit six homers with nine stolen bases over 57 games with the Sox.
October 5, 2008 Dewayne Wise had a hit, scored a run, stole a base and knocked in two batters in the White Sox 5-3 victory in Game 3.
Our View:Wise has been a key member of what the Sox are trying to do in the absence of slugger Carlos Quentin as he has infused the lineup with some speed, a little bit of defense, and the ability to play "small ball" to help the club score runs.
October 3, 2008 MLB.com reports that Dewayne Wise, who homered in Game 1 of the ALDS, will not be in the starting lineup for Game 2 on Friday. Ozzie Guillen is going to a right-handed heavy lineup with lefty Scott Kazmir on the mound. Nick Swisher takes Wise's spot in the outfield.
Our View:Wise could be inserted later in the game, likely as a defensive replacement. Expect to see this platoon as long as the White Sox are in the playoffs.
October 2, 2008 Dewayne Wise went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in Thursday's 6-4 loss to Tampa Bay in Game 1 of the ALDS at Tropicana Field.
Our View:He started in left field over Nick Swisher. He hit his first homer since September 19, when be collected two against the Royals.
September 21, 2008 Dewayne Wise had a hit, scored a run and stole his seventh base of the season in the White Sox 3-0 victory over the Royals.
Our View:Wise continues a fairly amazing late season run for the Sox with four home runs, nine RBI and six runs scored over his past seven appearances. If you need a little juice in an AL-only league, check the waiver-wire for his name.
