July 2013 - Chicago White Sox Wiretap
The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed Brent Morel off waivers from the Chicago White Sox.
The loss of Morel will create a 40-man roster spot for Eric Surkamp, who was claimed by the White Sox earlier on Monday.
Morel has a career .229/.276/.333 batting line in 669 Major League plate appearances with Chicago.
The Chicago White Sox are set to sign Scott Downs.
The agreement has a base salary of $3.75 million for 2014, with a $250,000 buyout.
Downs will have a vesting option for 2015 worth $4.25 million.
The Chicago White Sox have traded Addison Reed to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The White Sox received third baseman Matt Davidson in return.
At Triple-A Reno in 2013, Davidson batted .280 with a .350 on-base percentage and .481 slugging percentage.
Juan Uribe is considering offers from the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox, according to a source.
The Dodgers offered Uribe a one-year contract with an option for 2015, while Chicago has guaranteed the veteran two years.
Uribe is expected to make a decision soon.
The Los Angeles Angels and Arizona Diamondbacks are nearing a three-team trade that will send Mark Trumbo to the Diamondbacks.
The deal will send Trumbo to Arizona, Adam Eaton to the Chicago White Sox and Tyler Skaggs and Hector Santiago to Los Angeles.
The Chicago White Sox aren't looking to trade Chris Sale, but no one is untouchable after a 99-win season.
"I've said from the start, no one's untouchable. I don't believe in the concept of untouchable," Rick Hahn said. "I certainly believe in the concept of extraordinarily difficult to acquire and having a very high asking price."
Sale could be under team control through 2019 with club options.
The Chicago White Sox have signed Felipe Paulino.
Chicago reached a $1.75 million deal with Paulino for 2014, with a $4 million team option for 2015. There is also a $250,000 buyout for 2015.
Paul Konerko has agreed to re-sign with the Chicago White Sox.
Konerko had an OPS of .669 in 520 plate appearances last season with the White Sox as his production dropped off following three straight All-Star appearances in 2010-2012.
Konerko has been with the White Sox since 1999.