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Article: Konerko staying put with White Sox
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- Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
- Article date:
- December 1, 2005
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CHICAGO -- 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 Los Angeles Angels after hitting two homers and seven
RBIs. He 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?' "
A two-time All-Star, Konerko had an $8.75 million base salary ...