This time last year, the Chicago White Sox welcomed the start of spring training with visions of a playoff run after a busy offseason they thought would vault them toward the top of the AL Central. Back then, optimism among fans was soaring after the White Sox traded for pitcher Jeff Samardzija and signed several big-ticket free agents. While the Cubs emerged as one of the best in baseball, the White Sox posted their third straight losing record and finished fourth in their division at 76-86. More...