CHICAGO (AP) Calm and composed throughout his 16-year big league career, Mark Buehrle is bracing for the worst when the Chicago White Sox honor their longtime ace by retiring his No. 56 on Saturday.
”Complete disaster,” he said.
Buehrle figures he will be a wreck when he steps onto the field prior to Chicago’s game against Oakland for a ceremony 12 seasons in the making.
He will become the 12th player to have his number retired by the White Sox, joining former teammates Paul Konerko and Hall of Famer Frank Thomas. And it sure will be a fitting tribute.