10. Chicago White Sox

Big Leagues- This is a White Sox team with a lot of potential.  Previous years it had seemed like the White Sox were running out the same players every year, and that’s kind of true this year but with one big exception, Adam Dunn.  Dunn has 40 home run power and if he can adjust to the American League he will easily eclipse that.  If the young infield of Beckham, Ramirez, and Morel come together they could be in for a good year.  If they don’t it could be another 85 win season for the White Sox.  Their pitching staff with last year’s addition Edwin Jackson looks better, especially if Jake Peavy can finally stay healthy in Chicago.  Gavin Floyd and John Danks will continue to develop and Mark Buerhle is as solid as ever.  This year youngster Chris Sale will be taking over for Bobby Jenks in the closer role.

Catcher- A.J. Pierzynski

1st Base- Paul Konerko

2nd Base- Gordon Beckham

Shortstop- Alexei Ramirez

3rd Base- Brent Morel

Left Field- Juan Pierre

Center Field- Alex Rios

Right Field- Carlos Guillen

DH- Adam Dunn

Pitching- Mark Buehrle, Gavin Floyd, John Danks, Jake Peavy, Edwin Jackson

Relief- Matt Thornton, Jesse Crain, Tony Pena, Chris Sale

Top 5 Prospects

11. Chicago White Sox

LHP Chris Sale- The 13th overall pick in the 2010 draft was sent to the majors late last year and took the White Sox bullpen by the horns.  With Bobby Jenks struggling he came in and saved 4 games for Ozzie Guillen's squad.  He threw 23 innings for the White Sox and struck out 32 batters.  After Jenks signed with the Red Sox it looks like Sale is going to get the first look at the White Sox closer and should be looked after closely in fantasy leagues.

3B Brent Morel- Morel had a very solid year at Double and Triple A last year for the White Sox farm system.  The righty batted .322 and had 37 doubles and 10 home runs.  He may not have top power potential but it looks like he could develop into a 20 home run threat.  He could get the look at third base to start the season with a solid spring training.  He could take his rookie lumps but has the talent to become a long time big leaguer.

1B Dayan Viciedo- The first basemen who has the body like Pablo Sandoval at 5'11 240 pounds had a great year in 86 games for Triple A last season.   Viciedo hit .274 with 20 home runs and 15 doubles, but struggles with his plate discipline.  He struck out 78 times compared to only 11 walks last season.  Hopefully next season he'll look more like the Pablo Sandoval of 2009 and not the Sandoval of 2010.

RHP Addison Reed-  While attending  San Diego State and leading the nation in saves as a sophomore, the Aztecs  converted Reed to a starter as a junior.  He was the ace of the staff and compiled an 8-2 record with 90 strikeouts to 16 walks in 79 innings.  He was the White Sox 95th overall pick and projects as a solid 3 or 4 starter.

RHP Jacob Pericka- Pericka was the 63rd overall pick in the 2010 draft and signed early enough to get in some games last season.  He threw 44 innings and had a 3.05 ERA with 48 strikeouts.  His long term role is undefined with the White Sox, but it will be a while before we see his name. 

Payroll and Direction-  The White Sox are not afraid to spend money, as shown by their 2010 payroll of  102 million dollars.  This year’s White Sox could have a little more flash and potential if their young players make the turn for the better and their pitchers stay healthy.  Resigning Paul Konerko and signing Adam Dunn gives them a mighty righty lefty middle of the order.  Look for them to score a lot of runs and don’t be afraid to draft the White Sox players early in your draft.