Starting off in the AL Central is the Chicago White Sox. Their 72-90 ecord wasn't as good as expected. The White Sox are trying to suceed while rebuilding. This never seems to work for any team.
Pitching
The one thing that the White Sox seem to have too much of. Mark Beurhle is a decent ace for the club. Jon Garland and Javier Vazquez are good 2-3 guys. Both have had trade rumors surrounding them. Josh Danks and Gavin Floyd are a couple of good young pitchers. Jose Contreras may try to get back to starting again. He was awful last season. He could be used as trade bait.
The Bullpen isn't bad. Bobby Jenks is one of the game's better closers. Mike MacDougal and Matt Thornton are pretty good set-up men. The rest of the bullpen is a question. The team will probably go with a couple young players and a couple veterans. Probably one or two reliever will be picked up.
Infield
Not bad around the horn. 3BJoe Crede, SS Juan Uribe, and 1B Paul Konerko should have reserved spots. Alex Cintron, Pablo Ozuna and Joah Fields are options. A free agent could be added. Crede has had trade rumors circling around him. He's not a bad pickup for any team. Jim Thome should return as the DH next season. Thome has put up decent decent power numbers in his career.
Outfield
Not looking to good here. Jermaine Dye has the RF spot reserved, but the rest is up for grabs. Ozuna, Scott Posednik and Jerry Owens are internal options. One free agent OF should be added. Maybe a Kenny Lofton type of guy?
Prognosis
The White Sox shouldn't be a big problem in the AL Central nest season. They aren't rebuilding, but unless some prospects shine and now players play well, the White Sox are probably looking at another fourth place finish in the division.
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