Yes, I am covering Sox Fest this weekend. You might ask yourself why after how last season turned out. Well someone has to do it. The Chicago White Sox had a subpar season in 2011 (Read my blog about it). There are more subtractions than additions. Many players from last season are no longer with the team and outspoken manager Ozzie Guillen was not brought back. Expectations are low from the media and the team’s passionate fan base.

This is what you need to know about Soxfest

Where: Palmer House Hilton, 17 East Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60603
When:                                                January 27-29

Friday, January 27
4:00-9:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 28
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 29
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

How Much: Two-Day Passes are $70.

Saturday-Only Passes are $50

Sunday-Only Passes are $35

Who will be there:  New White Sox manager Robin Ventura along with Jesse Crain, Adam Dunn, Tyler Flowers, Gavin Floyd, Phil Humber, Paul Konerko, Brent Lillibridge, Brent Morel, Jake Peavy, A.J. Pierzynski, Alexei Ramirez, Chris Sale, Matt Thornton, Dayan Viciedo and other current team members will be joined by members of the 2005 World Series winning White Sox team – Neal Cotts, Joe Crede, Pablo Ozuna, Cliff Politte and Frank Thomas are scheduled to appear.

Evan F. Moore is also a blogger for Chicago Now. He blogs at Fanning the Flames since 1978.