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White Sox Tried To Nab Manny

A handful of clubs contacted the Dodgers about outfielder Manny Ramirez prior to Saturday's trade deadline, according to baseball sources.

FOX Sports first reported that the White Sox wanted Ramirez, who is currently on the disabled list for the third time this season.

Chicago was only willing to pay only $1 million of the more than $7 million remaining on his contract and would not give up any players.

Los Angeles reportedly asked for Chicago's Dayan Viciedo.

The Rays and Angels reportedly also asked about Ramirez.

Via MLB.com

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White Sox Trade For D-Backs' Jackson

The White Sox acquired right-handed starter Edwin Jackson from the Diamondbacks on Friday for righty Daniel Hudson and lefty David Holmberg, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Thomas To Become Ambassador For White Sox

Frank Thomas will become an ambassador for the White Sox, who will retire his No. 35 jersey During "Frank Thomas Day" on Aug. 29.

Thomas, a two-time AL MVP, will be folded into the White Sox Speakers Bureau, which includes Carlton Fisk, Ron Kittle, Minnie Minoso and Bill "Moose" Skowron.

Thomas will represent the team at community and charity functions, shake hands, sign autographs, talk to the crowd, and in general, turn an event away from the ballpark into a happening since it will have such a recognizable team figure on hand.

"Frank Thomas is one of the greatest offensive players in Major League Baseball history and, without question, one of the greatest players in our franchise's long history," White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in a release. "It is with great pleasure that we formally welcome Frank back to the White Sox family."

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