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| Adam Dunn was the biggest pickup of the offseason for the White Sox, and one of the biggest free agent signings in all of baseball |
2010 Triple Crown Leaders- Paul Konerko, .312 AVG (8th AL), Paul Konerko, 39 HR (2nd AL), Paul Konerko, 111 RBI (6th AL), John Danks, 15 Wins (t-10th AL), John Danks, 3.72 ERA (t-16th AL), John Danks, 162 K (18th AL)
Key Additions- Jesse Crain (RHP), Adam Dunn (1B), Wil Ohman (LHP)
Key Losses- Freddy Garcia (RHP), Bobby Jenks (RHP), Andruw Jones (OF), Mark Kotsay (DH), Scott Linebrink (RHP), JJ Putz (RHP), Manny Ramirez (DH)
2011 Projected Record- 85-95 wins, 1st place AL Central
Manager- Ozzie Guillen (8th year, 600-535)
Best Player- Paul Konerko
Best Pitcher- John Danks
Biggest Breakout Candidate- Gordon Beckham
Biggest Potential Impact Rookie- Chris Sale
Projected Lineup/Projected Stats
Juan Pierre, LF- .275/2 HR/40 RBI
Alexei Ramirez, SS- .300/22 HR/80 RBI
Adam Dunn, DH- .245/40 HR/115 RBI
Paul Konerko, 1B- .265/25 HR/95 RBI
Alex Rios, CF- .280/25 HR/90 RBI
Carlos Quentin, RF- .270/30 HR/95 RBI
AJ Pierzynski, C- .260/8 HR/50 RBI
Brent Morel, 3B- .265/12 HR/60 RBI
Gordon Beckham, 2B- .285/19 HR/75 RBI
Projected Rotation/Projected Stats
Mark Buehrle- 14-8/4.15 ERA/100 K
John Danks- 18-6/3.45 ERA/170 K
Jake Peavy- 13-9/3.80 ERA/135 K
Edwin Jackson- 14-7/3.60 ERA/190 K
Gavin Floyd- 13-10/3.85 ERA/165 K
Chris Sale- 2.50 ERA/25 Saves
Team Outlook- A team that had a very good lineup last year got even better over the offseason, signing power-hitter Adam Dunn to a 4-year deal. After putting up 38 homers in back-to-back seasons in Washington, a park that does not favor lefthanded hitters as much as US Cellular Field, should allow him to have a big year in Chicago. The lineup also features Alexei Ramirez and Gordon Beckham, two young stars who could potentially be one of the best doubleplay combinations in the bigs, especially offensively. Rookie Brent Morel should also contribute quite a bit at third as well. Unerachievers Alex Rios and Carlos Quentin should also be able to provide some spark in the lineup as well. The bench will also be solid with Mark Teahen and Omar Visquel coming off the bench late in games, or could start when someone needs a day off. The rotation should be better as well, with John Danks emerging as the ace of the staff, and Jake Peavy and Gavin Floyd being back after suffering season-ending injuries in 2010. There is also Mark Buehrle, who is in a contract year as well as Edwin Jackson who went 4-2 with a 3.24 ERA and 77 strikeouts in 11 starts in Chicago. The bullpen could be the best in the AL Central as well, after signing Jesse Crain to go along with Matt Thornton, Sergio Santos, and Chris Sale. They also have Ozzie Guillen, one of the game's best skippers at the helm for the 8th year. If all goes right, this team should be at the top of the Central at the end of the year.
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