Beckham Didn't See This Coming
At the end of last season, many thought that Paul Konerko had played his last game in a Chicago White Sox uniform. Among these people was Konerko's teammate, Gordon Beckham.
"[At the end of last season] I kind of thought that this could be the end," Beckham said on the Danny Mac Show. "And being new to Chicago I still kind of realize the importance of Paul and what he's done, also A.J. [Pierzynski] and what he's done."
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Pierzynski, just like Konerko, was thought to be destined for another city. So to have Konerko and Pierzynski back and the new addition of Adam Dunn, the off-season quickly took a 180 degree turn.
"To have [Konerko and Pierzynski] back, I really didn't see that coming. It's a blast having both back. I mean they kind of both brought me into the league."
