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White Sox sign Kotsay to one-year deal

Sports Network | November 5, 2009

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago White Sox signed veteran utilityman Mark Kotsay to a one-year, $1.5 million contract on Thursday.

The White Sox acquired Kotsay from Boston during the 2009 season in exchange for outfielder Brian Anderson. In 40 games with Chicago, the ninth overall pick of the 1996 draft hit .292 with three homers and 18 RBI.

Kotsay, 33, has played for six teams throughout his 13-year career, totaling 113 home runs and 632 RBI to go with a .281 career average. He has also played for Florida, San Diego, Oakland and Atlanta.

AL Central Standings

W L PCT GB STRK
Minnesota 87 76 .533 0 Lost 3
Detroit 86 77 .527 1 Lost 1
Chicago 79 83 .487 7.5 Lost 1
Kansas City 65 97 .401 21.5 Lost 3
Cleveland 65 97 .401 21.5 Lost 5

(updated 11.24.2009 at 9:37 AM EST)

Chicago White Sox Injuries

60 Day DL / Out for the season

Player Injury Type Injury Date
Bobby Jenks calf 09/22/2009
Gavin Floyd hip 09/17/2009
D.J. Carrasco hamstring 09/22/2009