White Sox expected to retire Paul Konerko’s No. 14 Updated: September 20, 2014 12:57AM ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Paul Konerko said he’d play in the last homestand of his career if it meant “taking the three ugliest swings and striking out.’’ Thankfully for the retiring White Sox captain, it shouldn’t be that ugly. Two and a half weeks after breaking a small bone in his left hand, Konerko returned to the starting lineup, playing through it and playing first base in the Sox’ 4-3 victory Friday over the Tampa Bay Rays. “It’s come a long way,’’ said Konerko, who admitted to being “really nervous that it would be for show the last week.’’ Nervous? Wait till it’s Paul Konerko Day next Saturday, when the Sox are expected to retire Konerko’s No. 14 jersey in ceremonies before their game against the Kansas City Royals at U.S. Cellular Field. The Sox haven’t officially announced that his shirt will be retired then, but the space has long been cleared behind home plate between Luis Aparicio’s No. 11 and Ted Lyons’ 16. And next Saturday is the perfect time to do it. “[Executive vice president for sales and marketing] Brooks Boyer and the White Sox have been above and beyond,’’ Konerko said. “I’ve [...] ilinnews/white-sox-expected-to-retire-paul-konerkos-no-14/
Posted on: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 10:02:26 +0000
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