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CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox's need to pay cash for a backup outfielder Monday brings to light all of the issues that have continued to torment highly-regarded prospect Jared Mitchell.

The former first-round draft pick, whom the White Sox continue to hold in high regard, can't seem to catch a break and the White Sox's acquisition of Casper Wells from the Oakland Athletics on Monday only seems to highlight that.

The early-season injury to Dayan Viciedo, and the fact that the team started the season with only four outfielders, has brought the White Sox's major-league ready depth into focus. On the lower levels, the White Sox have some of the most impressive outfield talent around, but when it comes to players who can jump into the major leagues now, it isn't nearly as strong.

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CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox weren’t going to be denied when it came to minor-league first baseman Lars Anderson.

In a rare Opening Day deal, the White Sox reacquired Anderson in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. He was assigned to Triple-A Charlotte.

The White Sox had first claimed Anderson off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason but then designated him for assignment during spring training when they traded for infielder Conor Gillaspie. The Blue Jays claimed Anderson off waivers from the White Sox.

White Sox general manager Rick Hahn talks about the trade Friday that netted third baseman Conor Gillaspie from the Giants in exchange for minor league reliever Jeff Soptic.

The trade deadline has come and gone, and the Cubs and White Sox were busy. Which trades will have a bigger impact? Rank 'Em here.