South Side Sox · Apr 8, 2022
Today in White Sox History: April 8
Bruce Howard won 105 fewer games than the guy who was cut, after a head-to-head battle on this day, 59 years ago.1963
On this date, one of the biggest “what if’s” in franchise history took place.
As per the rules at the time, the White Sox had to choose between two pitchers signed to “bonus baby” contracts, as only one player signed to a deal for over a certain amount of money could remain in the organization; the other would have to be waived.