The Chicago White Sox addressed an area of need during the Winter Meetings via trade. On Friday, the Sox continued to add to their team for next season with a free agent signing and a trade with a division rival.
James McCann, who played five seasons with the Detroit Tigers was signed early on Friday to a one-year $2.5 million contract. On Friday evening, it was announced that the Sox had acquired Yonder Alonso from the Cleveland Indians in a trade. The Indians received Sox prospect Alex Call in exchange for Alonso.