Article: Not so hot record linked to weather

MILWAUKEE Monday's White Sox-Brewers game in County Stadium was postponed because of very wet grounds and very cold air. That was fine with most of the White Sox.

Although this team plays in Chicago, most of the players were born, raised and still live in warm climates. But they have played in 70-degree temperatures only once since the opening series on the West Coast, which they finished with a 5-4 record.

"Tony LaRussa used to fine us if we talked about the cold," said Greg Walker. ""But it definitely affects you. I don't think there's any doubt it's an advantage to play in warm weather. Look at Texas, California and the dome teams. It's always cold for us. But this year it's just ...

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