South Side Sox · Apr 22, 2021
A Bitter Cup of Coffee
Chicago White Sox Catcher Pete Varney is one of several ex-White Sox who have fallen through the cracks of baseball’s pension plan.We have advocated for humane payment for White Sox and all minor leaguers in the past, particularly with the writing of “former scrub” Eric Sim. Today, we’re taking some time during this off-day to spotlight some of the many ex-major leaguers who fell through the cracks of the MLB pension system. Author Douglas Gladstone pens this guest column on their behalf.—Brett
Lucas Giolito may be a great pitcher, but does he have any appreciation for what former South Side pitchers Gerry Janeski and Rich Hinton are going through?