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Tim Anderson first up in White Sox's search for leadoff hitter

Tim Anderson led off the first White Sox Cactus League game of the season Saturday, and there's a possibility he might see many more plate appearances out of that spot this year.

When the Sox traded Adam Eaton in the offseason, they lost a player who led off 119 games last year. Beyond that, only Anderson started in the leadoff spot in more than twice.

Anderson batted first in 41 games and second in 48, and his splits were similar in the two positions. He had a slash line of .