Jake Peavy, RHP, White Sox — There are early signs of healing for Peavy, who suffered a detached lat muscle beneath his right shoulder. The White Sox will need him if they’re going to win the tough AL Central. If the White Sox underachieve and Peavy is healthy? “Trade bait for sure,’’ said an American League scout. “Though teams may come after [Mark] Buehrle first.’’
February 27, 2011
Jake Peavy, trade bait?
White Sox sign remaining members of the 40-man roster
The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on 2011 contracts with the following 17 players:
Catchers (1) – Tyler Flowers
Infielders (4) – Gordon Beckham, Eduardo Escobar, Brent Lillibridge and Brent Morel
Outfielders (2) – Alejandro de Aza and Stefan Gartrell
Pitchers (10) – Anthony Carter, Kyle Cofield, Freddy Dolsi, Lucas Harrell, Gregory Infante, Nate Jones, Jeff Marquez, Jhonny Nunez, Chris Sale and Sergio Santos
All members of the White Sox 40-man roster are signed for 2011.
Mark Gonzales tweets today’s “signings should put Sox’s projected 2011 payroll slightly over $125 million.”
UPDATE: Gordon Beckham leads today’s signings with a $485,000 deal.
