(final record: 22-4)

The Year in Review See write-ups from all 2004 White Sox games.

Decmber:

6th

Sox sign pair of NCAA award winners: Ivan Clemente and Will Bissonnette The White Sox rounded out their 2005 roster after losing three players to free agency, but now look to be stronger than ever, improving their offense and defense, while reducing their roster size. Ivan Clemente 21 - C Ivan Clemente was signed as a free agent from the Mariners. In 2004, Ivan was the #2 overall at the MABL draft. Ivan batted .318, carried a .400 on-base percentage, and was selected to the MABL All-Star squad. Prior, Ivan played D1 for the Hartford Hawks at the University of Hartford. Ivan was named a member of The America East Academic Honor Roll before he transferred to the University of Maryland. Ivan is a strong catcher with a live arm who manages the plate well. Will Bissonnette 10 - IF Will Bissonnette played for Larkin's Club in the Park League in 2005. Prior to that, Will played at Wheaton College. There, as team captain, Will was recognized by the NCAA to the All New England, All ECAC and All NEWMAC teams after leading the entire nation in walks, batting .296 and scoring 46 runs collecting 42 RBI, ripping 14 doubles and 6 homeruns.

November:

3rd

Sox sign All-Star free agent, Scott Reinold Scott Reinold 16 - OF/1B The White Sox have signed Scott Reinold (previously of the MABL Royals) for the 2005 season. In 2004, Scott won a Player's Choice award as one of the league's premier outfielders. He finished 1st on the Royals and 7th in the entire league in slugging percentage and on-base percentage. Scott plays outfield primarily, but has also spent time at first base. Scott is also a member of the front office for the World Champion Boston Red Sox. Welcome aboard!

October:

30th

White Sox alumni members of World Champion Boston Red Sox The Boston White Sox would like to congratulate the Boston Red Sox for their World Series victory. A special congratulations goes to former White Sox players Pookie Jackson ('95-'96) and Billy Broadbent ('94-'96) who played an important role in making this occur as members of the clubhouse and scouting crew. Also, congratulations to Red Sox staffers and current members of the Boston Men's Baseball League,Scott Reinold (MABL Royals) and Pat Allen (MABL Marlins).

17th

Sox wrap up season with extra events Winterball IV - game to be held December 4th at Kelly Field. Email me if you want to play. 100 Innings Dinner with Curt Schilling - Invites to the November 13th private party included those who raisws $200+ dollars during the 100 Inning Game. MSBL World Series - October 20th in Arizona. Nate Pane, Mike Lembo and Jason Ackerson attended from the Sox. Team Party - Took place September 19th at Al Wiesner's house.

September:

19th

Jason Hoye wins Player's Choice as league's top outfielder Jason Hoye takes home Player's Choice Once again, managers voted for league MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, as well as Player's Choice selections, the best all around player at each position. The Complete List of 2004 Award Winners will receive their award at the MABL Banquet. From the White Sox: Jason Hoye was selected as Team Premier outfielder. Many other Sox also received multiple votes at their position. Al Wiesner finished 5th in Cy Young and 8th in MVP voting. Dave Martin finished 6th in Rookie of the Year voting. Brett Rudy finished 2nd in Manager of the Year voting.

11th

Ryan Gray and Jason Hoye to star in Fever Pitch Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore star in Fever Pitch which will be hitting the theaters in October of 2005. But Sox stars, Ryan Gray and Jason Hoye will also be featured in this film after being selected from hundreds who attended a casting call. They will be filmed playing at Fenway Park beginning this September 19th. Based on the Nick Hornby novel and brought to you by the Farrelly Brothers, Fever Pitch centers on a guy named Ben (Fallon) and his obsession with the Boston Red Sox. Ben meets Lindsey (Barrymore). They fall in love. All things are wonderful. But their future together is threatened once the baseball season comes around and Lindsey discovers something about Ben...his obsession with the Boston Red Sox. And members of the Red Sox, yup, Gray and Hoye. Read more on the League's involvement with Fever Pitch.

August:

7th

Sox Stars Shine at MABL All-Star Game Though the Atlantic All-Stars lost to the Bay State All-Stars by a score of 10-5, the Sox were represented well. Brett Rudy managed the Atlantic squad while Jon Banchick coached third base. Dave Martin and Joe Fitzgerald were selected to their first all-star game, while Brian Houlding was selected to his 2nd and Al Wiesner to his 3rd. See the 2004 White Sox All-Star Photo Album. 2004 White Sox All-Stars. Joe Fitzgerald slides home safely.

1st

Sox finish Runner-up at Cooperstown Classic The weekend of July 31 and August 1, six teams from the Boston MABL competed in the largest Boston MABL tournament ever held. Almost 100 players will travel 240 miles to Cooperstown, New York and the Baseball Hall of Fame to compete in the 2004 Cooperstown Classic. Due to a rain-shortened Saturday, the Marlins and White Sox advanced to the finals on Sunday after each receiving only 1 win. The Sox beat the Reds 4-2. But the Marlins defeated the White Sox 6-1 in the finals to become the inaugural Cooperstown Classic Champions. Highlights include a Joe Fitzgerald homer, and an over-the-fence catch by Tom Manning in rightfield robbing the Marlins Chris Ryan of a 3-run homer. Joe Fitzgerald with a solo homer. Matt Giblin gobbles grounders.

July:

27th

Murray Reed elected to White Sox Hall of Fame Murray Reed HOF '04 Less than one week prior to the White Sox heading to Cooperstown, New York to compete in the Cooperstown Classic, former Sox slugger, Murray Reed, was selected as the 5th member of the White Sox Hall of Fame. As team All-Time Home Run King, Murray Reed four times had more than ten RBI and runs scored in a season. He batted greater than .362 twice in his career and is on the Sox All-Time Top 5 list in practically every offensive category, including games, hits, runs, RBI, and extra-base hits. Reed competed in the MSBL World Series, shaved his head to boost morale, and plans to support his former squad in Cooperstown this weekend.

May:

29th

CBS Sports Director, Bob Lobel, honors White Sox players Lembo, Bob Lobel, Rudy & Giblin On May 29th, award-winning sports director for CBS, Bob Lobel, presented the organizers of the BMBL 100 Inning Game an award for their efforts. The event was held to signify Lou Gehrig's Day at the Fenway Park Player's Club before the Boston Red Sox game versus the Seattle Mariners, yet another event to support ALS. White Sox players Brett Rudy and Mike Lembo were awarded for planning the 100 Inning Game for ALS, while Matt Giblin was honored for playing the entire game and being the first batter to step up to the plate for this marathon.

9th

Nosebleeds aren't sexy, but Mike McInnis may be... Mike McInnis in The Heckler On May 4, 2004, Sox infielder Mike McInnis was featured in the baseball satire newspaper, The Heckler. How it all began: Last June 21, the White Sox were battling the Mets in Montreal. After a collision, Guinness ended up sporting a bloody nose. This image was captured and posted to a Sox photo album online. Almost 1 year later, StubHub, a national ticket reseller, found the photo online after searching Google for the perfect picture for their ad campaign. They contacted the Sox and purchased the photo for use in a full page advertisement. The ad ran in the Chicago area. The rest is history.

April:

29th

Sox player, Lembo & Rudy, represent BMBL and donate $112,000 to Curt Schilling and his Pitch for ALS On Thursday evening, the Boston Men's Baseball League was represented by Sox players Brett Rudy and Mike Lembo to present Shonda and Curt Schilling and the ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter with Curt's Pitch for ALS a check for $112,000 from money raised during the 100 Innings of Baseball Spectacular. ALS patient, Kathy Rivers, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game. The Red Sox went on to defeat the Devil Rays 7-3, their 6th straight win. (More pictures). Sox players Mike Lembo and Brett Rudy present Curt Schilling with $112,000 check.

17 & 18th

White Sox raise almost $9,000 in 100 Inning game for ALS In the 100 Innings of Baseball Spectacular to raise money for Curt's Pitch for ALS, the event raised more than $100,000 with the White Sox contributing $8,828. Thirteen Sox played, including Al Wiesner, Brett Rudy, Brian Houlding, Dan Field, Dave Martin, Earl Murphy, Graham Bosworth, Jason Ackerson, Jason Hoye, Matt Giblin, Mike Lembo, Nate Pane and Tom Manning. Rudy, Lembo and Giblin lasted all 33 hours. Check out all the pictures and details from the Sox at the 100 Inning Game. Matt Giblin is the first batter to step in. Mike Lembo interviewed on NECN.

10th	Welcome 2004 Sox Draftees - The MABL selected 49 players today, including 2 by the Sox. Click this link to see all MABL Age 18+ Players Selected. And welcome aboard to those selected by the White Sox: 2004 Sox Draft Picks Graham Bosworth 3 - OF Ryan Gray 35 - 1B