Article: Guillen has confidence in Contreras.(Sports)

Byline: Scot Gregor

sgregor@@dailyherald.com

After 2 good starts, Jose Contreras turned in another ragged effort Saturday against the Minnesota Twins.

The White Sox' right-hander labored through 5 innings, allowing 7 runs (4 earned) on 13 hits while throwing 97 pitches.

"My fastball wasn't moving, my curveball wasn't curving," Contreras said through a translator. "I wasn't feeling well with my stuff."

It has been a rough season for Contreras, who is 8-16 with a 5.91 ERA. There have been plenty of trade rumors surrounding the 35-year-old pitcher, but Sox manager Ozzie Guillen expects Contreras to return to his dominant form in 2008.

"One thing I can ...

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