Cliff Politte News

When the White Sox were breezing through the 2005 postseason, left-hander Damaso Marte didn't get much attention in a bullpen that featured an emerging Bobby Jenks , setup men Neal Cotts and Cliff Politte and even interloper Mark Buehrle .

Jon Garland kept his word Tuesday night. Before Mark Teahen's home run reached the left-field seats in the third inning, Garland looked to home plate for a new baseball and immediately began concentrating on the next batter rather than dwelling on his mistake.

WHEN WE LAST saw them together in Phillies uniform in 2005, it would be fair to say that Vicente Padilla, Jim Thome and Randy Wolf were in the right place at the wrong time.

The White Sox possess the major leagues' best record, are tied for the American League lead in fielding and have made a habit of clutch hitting.

The White Sox responded to a variety of challenges Tuesday night, making their 5-4 victory over the Angels more satisfying.

The White Sox responded to a variety of challenges Tuesday night, making their 5-4 victory over the Angels more satisfying.

It didn't take captain Paul Konerko long to sum up the first half of the White Sox' season.

The White Sox finished the 2005 season with Cliff Politte in the setup role after Dustin Hermanson and Bobby Jenks held those roles before taking over as closers.

During the White Sox's 2005 World Series season, Dustin Hermanson started as the set-up man to Shingo Takatsu.