SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — He didn't like seeing Mark Buerhle go in the first place, but Paul Konerko is glad his former teammate is coming back.
The legendary White Sox slugger said Monday night he's very happy for Buehrle that the club has opted to retire his No. 56 on June 24. Were the decision up to either player, Buehrle never would have signed a four-year deal with Miami after the 2011 season. The left-hander wanted to remain with the White Sox, but was allowed to leave for a $58 million deal. Never one to question moves by the front office, Konerko said at a charity event Monday night that the choice to allow Buehrle to leave still doesn't sit well with him.