RHP J.J. Putz: This acquisition of Putz might be the sleeper move from Williams during the past offseason. If healthy, and Putz expects his right elbow clearly to be ready for the start of Spring Training, he gives the White Sox a third closer, of sorts, along with Bobby Jenks and Thornton. And when Putz was healthy in Seattle, the right-hander was dominant.

OF Juan Pierre: There was a time when Pierre was projected more as a nine-hitter in the American League than the leadoff man, but the White Sox are excited to have Pierre at the top of their order. The fleet-footed left-handed hitter, who was acquired from the Dodgers in a deal for pitchers John Ely and Jon Link, also will take over in left field defensively but will be counted on more to ignite the White Sox attack.

OF/DH Andruw Jones: Jones is said to be in phenomenal physical condition and has told Guillen how he wants to serve as the everyday designated hitter. Jones will get that opportunity only