The White Sox are surprised to have both Jose Contreras and Bartolo Colon back from injuries and apparently ready to start the season in the rotation, and they also are pleased with the emergence of young players like Josh Fields and Chris Getz. 

Spring training started with plenty of ifs for the White Sox, and while there might not be quite as many now that the regular season is about to start, they still have their share. 

Spring training started with plenty of ifs for the White Sox, and while there might not be quite as many now that the regular season is about to start, they still have their share. 

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The White Sox are surprised to have both Jose Contreras and Bartolo Colon back from injuries and apparently ready to start the season in the rotation, and they also are pleased with the emergence of young players like Josh Fields and Chris Getz. 

Spring training started with plenty of ifs for the White Sox, and while there might not be quite as many now that the regular season is about to start, they still have their share. 

--OF Jerry Owens cleared waivers and was outrighted to Class AAA Charlotte, leaving Dewayne Wise as the White Sox's center fielder and leadoff hitter. 

John Danks threw five shutout innings and Carlos Quentin went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs to help the Chicago White Sox beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3 on Friday night. 

You've waited five months for baseball to return. 

The White Sox are surprised to have both Jose Contreras and Bartolo Colon back from injuries and apparently ready to start the season in the rotation, and they also are pleased with the emergence of young players like Josh Fields and Chris Getz. 

Spring training started with plenty of ifs for the White Sox, and while there might not be quite as many now that the regular season is about to start, they still have their share. 

--OF Jerry Owens cleared waivers and was outrighted to Class AAA Charlotte, leaving Dewayne Wise as the White Sox's center fielder and leadoff hitter. 

Jeff Suppan's final tuneup before opening day couldn't have gone much smoother. 

--OF Jerry Owens cleared waivers and was outrighted to Class AAA Charlotte, leaving Dewayne Wise as the White Sox's center fielder and leadoff hitter. 

The White Sox are surprised to have both Jose Contreras and Bartolo Colon back from injuries and apparently ready to start the season in the rotation, and they also are pleased with the emergence of young players like Josh Fields and Chris Getz.