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Francisco Liriano (White Sox)

2/1/13 9:24 pm

Pirates GM Neal Huntington was non-committal on Friday when asked if he expected to reach a contract agreement with Francisco Liriano before spring training begins.

The Pirates remain interested in signing Liriano, but are interested in restructuring the proposed deal. Liriano injured his non-throwing arm in December and is unlikely to be ready to go when pitchers and catchers report on February 11. With strong mutual interest, this deal should get finished in the coming weeks.

Source: triblive.com

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Lars Anderson (White Sox)

2/1/13 2:37 pm

White Sox claimed 1B/OF Lars Anderson off waivers from the Diamondbacks.

Anderson had been designated for assignment last week. The former top prospect hit just .250/.353/.396 with nine homers and 59 RBI in 111 games between Boston’s and Arizona’s Triple-A affiliates in 2012. He could win an Opening Day bench spot.

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Andrew Brackman (White Sox)

1/30/13 1:15 pm

White Sox signed RHP Andrew Brackman to a minor league contract.

A former first-round pick of the Yankees, Brackman had an ugly 6.71 ERA and 45/42 K/BB ratio in 63 innings last season between the Reds’ Double- and Triple-A affiliates. There’s little hope for a sudden turnaround, but the White Sox are willing to take the gamble.

Source: twitter.com

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Zach Stewart (White Sox)

1/29/13 3:47 pm

White Sox sent RHP Zach Stewart outright to Triple-A Charlotte.

Stewart was just claimed off waivers from the Pirates last week, but the move clears him from the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 6.82 ERA over his first 103 innings in the big leagues and is likely to begin 2013 in the minors.

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Jared Mitchell (White Sox)

1/26/13 8:48 pm

The White Sox believe that outfielder Jared Mitchell could have an impact at the major league level in 2013.

The former first round pick is fully recovered from an ankle injury he suffered in 2010, and has been drawing rave reviews from the team’s instructional league this offseason. He has troubled to make consistent contact, but possesses an intriguing blend of power and speed and could compete for a reserve outfielder’s role in spring training.

Source: mlb.com

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Nestor Molina (White Sox)

1/26/13 12:45 pm

White Sox GM Rick Hahn said that this season will be a “rebuilding year” for Nestor Molina.

Molina, who came over in the Sergio Santos deal last offseason, struggled with injuries and effectiveness in 2012, but remains part of the White Sox’s long-term plans. Now that he’s finally healthy, the 24-year-old will focus on getting his career back on track. He posted a 4.26 ERA at the Double-A level this past season.

Source: twitter.com

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Brent Morel (White Sox)

1/26/13 11:48 am

White Sox manager Robin Ventura said Brent Morel is “still in the mix” for the team’s third base job.

Morel is coming off a disastrous 2012, and was limited to just 35 games due to injury before finishing out the season at Triple-A Charlotte. The White Sox have since signed Jeff Keppinger to a three-year deal, but Morel will be given an opportunity to compete for a roster spot in spring training. The 25-year-old has a .230/.273/.338 batting line and .612 OPS over parts of three seasons in the majors and remains well off the fantasy radar.

Source: twitter.com

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Tyler Flowers (White Sox)

1/26/13 10:32 am

Tyler Flowers (hand) has been cleared to resume offseason workouts.

Flowers suffered a hairline fracture on his left hand at the end of the season when he was hit by a pitch, but hasn’t reported setbacks and is on track to be ready for spring training. Once viewed as one of the better catching prospects in the game, the White Sox are counting on Flowers for a full-time role in 2013. He batted .213/.296/.412 with seven home runs and a .708 OPS in 153 plate appearances while filling in for A.J. Pierzynski last season.

Source: chicagotribune.com

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Dayan Viciedo (White Sox)

1/25/13 10:14 pm

White Sox GM Rich Hahn made it clear at SoxFest on Friday that they haven’t shopped outfielder Dayan Viciedo this offseason.

Hahn added that while Viciedo hasn’t been shopped, that no one on the team is untouchable. The 23-year-old Cuban outfielder had a breakout season offensively in 2012, hitting .255/.300/.444 with 25 homers and 78 RBI, and could be primed for an even bigger explosion in 2013.

Source: twitter.com

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John Danks (White Sox)

1/25/13 5:18 pm

John Danks (shoulder) hopes to start throwing breaking pitches next week.

Danks hasn’t had any setbacks following left shoulder surgery in August and began throwing off a mound earlier this month. As of now, the expectation is that he’ll be ready for spring training and the start of the regular season.

Source: twitter.com

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