As unlikely as it seemed entering the offseason, the White Sox could wind up one of the biggest winners of free agency.
A USA Today report suggesting the Phillies are favorites to land Bryce Harper could give the Sox a decided edge in the Manny Machado sweepstakes.
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Anything can happen, of course, but things suddenly are looking up for the rebuilding team coming off a 100-loss season.
The Phillies and White Sox are both among the small group of public suitors for Harper and Machado, the two biggest fish in the free-agent pond.