27-year old righty swinging IF/OF Brent Lillibridge is off to a good start for the White Sox and he’s starting to earn more P.T. His speed and versatility in the field are getting him his P.T., but he’s also showing surprising power so far in 2011. Lillibridge has played in 32 games for the Pale Hose so far this year and he is 17 for 59 (.288 avg, .987 OPS) with 14 runs scored, 5 homers, 9 RBIs and 1 stolen bases. Lillibridge has career highs of 19 runs scored, 16 RBIs and 6 stolen bases….those are all in reach. He has also set a career high with his 5 homers already this year (he had never hit more than 2 in a season).

The White Sox have designated 30-year old lefty swinging 3B Dallas McPherson for assignment. McPherson played in 11 games for the White Sox this year and he was 2 for 15 (.133 avg, .267 OPS) with 1 run scored and a stunning 7 whiffs. He has played in 139 games in parts of five years in the majors and he is 93 for 386 (.241 avg, .748 OPS) with 54 runs scored, 18 homers, 45 RBIs and 5 stolen bases.

UPDATE: (6/3/2011) - Dallas McPherson has accepted an outright assignment to AAA.

The Chicago White Sox have placed 29-year old righty reliever Tony Pena on the 15-day disabled list due to right elbow tendinitis. Pena has pitched in 17 games (0 starts) for the White Sox so far this year and he is 1-1 with a 6.20 ERA and a 1.72 WHIP. The White Sox hope that Pena gets healthy soon because he’s usually the first reliever to come in when things start to go bad.

The White Sox have dealt 26-year old righty starting pitcher Brandon Hynick to the Reds for cash considerations. Hynick pitched in 7 games (all starts) in AAA-ball for the White Sox this year and he was 1-4 with a 7.85 ERA and a 1.69 WHIP. He gave up 51 hits (10 homers) in only 36 2/3 innings this year so he was essentially throwing B.P. Hynick was lost this season so the White Sox probably made a good deal here.

Righty closer Bobby Thigpen was one of the best relievers in White Sox’ history. Back in 1990, he was one of the best relievers on the planet. In 1990, Thigpen pitched in 77 games (0 starts) in which he was 4-6 with 57 saves, a 1.83 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP. He gave up only 60 hits in 88 2/3 innings in 1990 as he led the majors in saves. Thigpen pitched in 424 games (0 starts) for the White Sox in his 8 years with the team and he worked in 424 games (0 starts) in which he was 28-33 with 201 saves, a 3.26 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. Thigpen is the White Sox’ all-time leader in saves (201) and he is #6 in games pitched (424).