The 2018 White Sox needed to avert a meltdown in September to avoid 100 losses. They failed to do it, dropping 18 of their last 24 games. But hope and optimism are abundant in the Sox's clubhouse this spring. Asked if the team might be shifting from rebuilding to winning this season, infielder Yolmer Sanchez replied: "It's not a maybe. It's 100 percent that we are ready to compete and we have the team to be in first place from Day 1."
That optimism was further stoked Wednesday with news that the Sox and top prospect Eloy Jimenez were finalizing a six-year, $43 million deal. That likely means Jimenez will be in the Opening-Day lineup.
Here are six other players the Sox will need to take the next step this season.
