Friday morning a shocking piece of information was released from Chicago White Sox camp in Glendale, Arizona: Brett Lawrie was put on waivers and granted his unofficial release from the club.
The Lawrie era on the south side was brief and injury plagued. Lawrie, 27, was acquired last offseason from the Oakland Athletics in hopes to bolster their middle infield in hope of contending for a playoff spot. Lawrie only played 94 games last season for the Sox and posted below expectation numbers.
His .248/.310/.413 slash line was complimented by 12 home runs and 36 RBIs.