Guillen issues warning

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen is tired of watching his batters be hit by pitches.

Guillen issued a warning before Sunday's game that retribution might be due. Three Sox players were hit by Indians pitchers on Saturday, and Paul Konerko has been hit by a pitch in three of his past four games.

"I know it's not on purpose," Guillen said. "If I see somebody hitting my players and I know it's on purpose, two guys are going down. I don't care if I get suspended, I don't care.

"With Cleveland, they hit [three] guys," he said. "Not on purpose, but somebody can get hurt out there. If you can't pitch in, or don't know how, don't do it. It's getting to the point, where they hit us seven times, 20 times in one week, and I hit one, [and] I'm a head hunter.

"Yesterday, I was upset. They hit one guy then threw in to another guy. I got upset. I know for a fact they're not throwing at anybody, but enough is enough. I've got Konerko who has got bruises all over the place. Around the league, be careful because we're going to hit people. I don't care if they suspend me because I have to protect my players."

Sox pitcher Jose Contreras could pitch inside more frequently Sunday.

"We're going to pitch in, too, and see what happens," Guillen said. "I'd rather have myself suspended for two days than have my players on the DL for 30 days."

-Tom Musick