2006 Topps Heritage #84 - A.J. PierzynskiOn this day in 2005, Sox GM Kenny Williams bites the bullet and signs A.J. Pierzynski, despite the ugly rumors that persist about the hard nosed catcher.
The signing turned out to be a stroke of genius, as Pierzynski was a helpful teammate and one of the driving forces behind the surprising World Series Championship year for the White Sox. Controversy follows A.J. wherever he goes, it seems, as he gets in the middle of nearly every play.
A.J. was in the middle of a dropped third strike debacle, a few fights and many interesting calls. Pierzynski may be the most knowledgeable man on the field at all times, but that, like many other facets involving A.J., is in the eye of the beholder.
White Sox January 6th birthdays:
1878 - Jack Slattery
1882 - Willis Cole
1886 - Billy Purtell
1895 - Charlie Blackburn
1887 - Buck Crouse
1902 - Bob Barnes
1903 - Ike Eichrodt
1916 - Phil Masi
1920 - Early Wynn
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