More 2005 Sox champions to join SoxFest
Several more members of the 2005 World Series Championship team have agreed to appear at SoxFest 2015, team officials announced Wednesday.
Third baseman Joe Crede, pitchers Jose Contreras, Orlando Hernandez and Bobby Jenks, and outfielders Scott Podsednik and Aaron Rowand are among the first wave of 2005 World Series champions scheduled to appear at SoxFest 2015 in honor of the 10-year anniversary of their accomplishments.
Current Sox players scheduled to appear include Jose Abreu, Adam Eaton, Tyler Flowers, Avisail Garcia, Conor Gillaspie, Jake Petricka, Jose Quintana and Alexei Ramirez as well as pitching coach Don Cooper, hitting coach Todd Steverson and manager Robin Ventura.
SoxFest 2015 will be held at the Chicago Hilton from Jan. 23-25, 2015. Fans can attend special autograph, photo and question-and-answer sessions, as well as the SoxFest Garage Sale. The weekend also will include special interactive activities for White Sox fans of all ages.
The rate for SoxFest 2015 ranges from $389 to $528 for a two-night stay at the Hilton Chicago and up to four SoxFest weekend passes. Weekend passes for adults have been reduced to $40, while the White Sox offer a new $20 pass for children (4-13 years of age).
To purchase hotel packages or obtain more information, visit whitesox.com/SoxFest or contact the SoxFest hotline at (312) 609-1915.