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Article: Konerko, White Sox agree on a new deal
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- Daily Breeze
- Article date:
- December 1, 2005
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Paul Konerko decided to stay with the World Series champion
Chicago White Sox, agreeing Wednesday to a $60 million, five-year
contract.
The first baseman led the White Sox with 40 homers and 100 RBIs
last season, hitting .283. He was MVP of the AL Championship Series
win over the Angels after hitting two homers and with seven RBIs. He
also had a go-ahead grand slam in Game 2 of the World Series sweep
over Houston, the first Series title for the White Sox since 1917.
"You have family, all things came into play," Konerko said. "At
the end of the day, 'OK, I'm a baseball player and where am I going
to feel the best?' "
Konerko also was courted by the Angels, who offered just over $60
million ...