Patrick K. Flowers Sr.

Joined: Jan 25, 2016

Patrick Flowers is a Writer for Call to the Pen, the home for Major League Baseball on the FanSided Network, as well as a Contributor for "Blackhawk Up", the home of the Chicago Blackhawks on the FanSided Network. Patrick has spent time as the Editor/Site Expert at Southside Showdown on the FanSided Network, in addition to being a high school level baseball coach and instructor in the greater Chicagoland area.

Dec 6, 2016; National Harbor, MD, USA; Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn speaks with the media after the White Sox traded pitcher Chris Sale (not pictured) to the Boston Red Sox on day two of the 2016 Baseball Winter Meetings at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

White Sox Are Quickly Developing a Top Farm System

May 17, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox right fielder Adam Eaton (1) catches a ball hit by Houston Astros left fielder Jake Marisnick (not pictured) during the sixth inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

White Sox, Nationals Swap Eaton for Prospects as Sox Rebuild Continues

White Sox in Serious Talks with Nationals and Astros for Jose Quintana

Apr 20, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) tips his cap after leaving the game against the Los Angeles Angels during the eighth inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

White Sox Rebuild Starting with Top Prospect in Baseball

Jul 18, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) sits in the dugout during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Seattle defeated Chicago, 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago White Sox Are Heading into the Winter Meetings Stuck in Neutral

Nov 8, 2016; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn during the MLB general managers meeting at the Omni Scottsdale Resort. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago White Sox: Chris Sale Trade Talks Cooling Off?

May 2, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow waves to the crowd before a game against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros Rumored to Be Nearing Deal with Edwin Encarnacion

Jun 13, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; A view a Texas Rangers baseball hat and glove during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers defeated the Twins 11-7. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Rangers Prospects Questioned by Police in Sexual Assault Investigation

May 27, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Chicago White Sox third baseman Todd Frazier (21) hits a home run against the Kansas City Royals in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago White Sox: Chris Sale, Everyone Else, and the Looming Winter

St. Louis Cardinals Reach Agreement with Free Agent Brett Cecil

Nov 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) during the World Series victory rally in Grant Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Kris Bryant Named 2016 National League Most Valuable Player

MLB: Why the BBWAA Got the AL Cy Young Wrong This Year

Oct 2, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees catcher Brian McCann (34) hits a home run in the bottom of the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. It was the 20th home run of the season for McCann. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros Acquire Brian McCann, Sign Josh Reddick

Sep 12, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox third baseman Todd Frazier (left) fist bumps Pediatric cancer patient Atia Lutarewych prior to a game against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Todd Frazier, Phil Niekro and Manny Acta Honored by MLBPAA

Aug 31, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) pitches in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago White Sox: Five Possible Chris Sale Trades

Sep 2, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (79) watches from the dugout during the game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Abreu had three hits and three runs batted in. The White Sox won 11-4. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago White Sox: Jose Abreu Opts Out of Contract, Becomes Arbitration Eligible