At the helm in Chicago

EP takes to the road today for Thanksgiving vacation, but first let's talk some baseball.

Ozzie Guillen has his own blog run through MLBlogs, an official blogging website for MLB personalities. Yesterday the Chicago White Sox's manager addressed rumors that he is being mentioned in trades. Florida Marlins' GM Jeffrey Loria allegedly offered Mike Stanton for Guillen this past summer, but GM Ken Williams called the supposed trade "false." Guillen just finished his seventh season as Chicago's manager. During his tenure, the White Sox have gone 600-535 and won two AL Central Division titles (2005 and 2008), one AL Pennant (2005), and one World Series Championship (2005). He won the 2005 Manager of the Year award for winning the World Series in his second season as manager.

(Chicago has had only one losing season during Guillen's tenure.)

Prior to joining the White Sox, Guillen coached third base for the Montreal Expos in 2002 and held the same position for the Marlins in 2003.

Say what you will about Guillen, but he certainly has proved himself on a major league level. It's no surprise that other franchises would be interested in acquiring his services. The White Sox need to lock Guillen up past the 2011 season, though, because he will certainly have offers in the open market.

In the meantime, check out Ozzie Speaks for all your news about the MLB's most charismatic manager.

- Jeff Laboon