Just when I think Mark Buehrle is as good as gone, I open my Chicago Sun-Times this morning, and there it is.The White Sox and Mark Buehrle are about to come to terms on a contract extension.
The Sun-Times has learned that a change of heart in both the Buehrle and White Sox camps during the last 48 hours has led to talks about the sides somehow getting together and agreeing on a contract extension by the end of the week.Now neither Buehrle or the White Sox are willing to confirm that any of this is true just yet, but I'd consider the Sun-Times to be a reliable source here. Of course none of this means that Ken Williams has stopped trying to make a deal. It's just that now he's trying to move players to clear the salary room needed to keep Buehrle.
That sentiment also was expressed by one Sox player, who said the ''climate'' was right for Buehrle to sign an extension in the next few weeks.
''Call it a calm before the storm,'' the player said.
More on this story as it develops. (Sorry, I just feel so "newsy" saying that.)
Previously at The FanHouse:
Mets Have Conditional Interest In Buehrle
Firesale on the South Side
Is Mark Buehrle Bound for Boston?
Mark Buehrle Wants to Stay in Chicago
