Report: White Sox will be trade-deadline buyers, looking for a bat

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The hottest team in baseball is hoping to load up for a postseason push.

Winners of seven straight, the Chicago White Sox will be buyers leading up to Friday's non-waiver trade deadline and will be looking to add a bat, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports.

Long-rumored to be shopping right-hander Jeff Samardzija, the White Sox are first in the majors in runs, hits, doubles, and average since the All-Star break and have closed the gap in the second wild card race to 2 1/2 games.

The White Sox have multiple areas in which they could add offence, though the infield remains their biggest weakness.

Pos Player GP HR AVG/OBP/SLG
CF Adam Eaton 93 9 .284/.322/.396
3B Tyler Saladino 16 2 .266/.324/.422
LF Melky Cabrera 98 6 .284/.322/.396
1B Jose Abreu 94 16 .296/.350/.487
DH Adam LaRoche 93 9 .213/.307/.346
RF Avisail Garcia 7 7 .268/.316/.366
SS Alexei Ramirez 96 5 .230/.257/.324
2B Carlos Sanchez 65 2 .236/.269/.335
C Tyler Flowers 71 7 .221/.261/.351

The Digest

Complete guide to the 2015 MLB trade deadline

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Here's everything you need to know about this year's non-waiver trade deadline, including complete coverage of the latest rumors and instant reaction leading up to the 4 p.m. ET deadline on July 31.

Trades

Mets land Cespedes from Tigers for pair of minor leaguers

Mariners deal Happ to Pirates for minor leaguer

Dodgers send Morse, cash to Pirates for Tabata

Phillies trade Revere to Blue Jays for 2 prospects

Marlins trade Sam Dyson to Rangers for 2 prospects

Athletics trade Ryan Cook to Red Sox

Indians trade Rzepczynski to Padres for Almonte

Rays trade reliever Kevin Jepsen to Twins for 2 prospects

Cubs acquire Haren from Marlins for 2 minor leaguers

Mariners trade Mark Lowe to Blue Jays for 3 prospects

Rangers officially acquire Hamels from Phillies in 8-player deal

Brewers trade Jonathan Broxton to Cardinals

Orioles acquire Parra from Brewers

Brewers trade Gomez, Fiers to Astros for package of prospects

Reds trade Leake to Giants for top pitching prospect Mella

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Dodgers acquire Latos in 13-player, 3-team swap

Tigers trade closer Joakim Soria to Pirates

Mets get Clippard in trade with Athletics

Mariners trade Dustin Ackley to Yankees

Indians trade veteran outfielder Moss to Cardinals

Angels strengthen outfield with trades for Murphy, DeJesus

Phillies trade All-Star closer Papelbon to Nationals

Hired Ace: Royals land Cueto in 4-player trade with Reds

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A's send Zobrist to AL-leading Royals in 3-player trade

A's trade Kazmir to hometown Astros

Royals trade right-hander Joe Blanton to Pirates for cash

Mets acquire Uribe, Johnson in 4-player trade with Braves

Marlins trade former closer Steve Cishek to Cardinals

White Sox trade Gillaspie to Angels for cash

Brewers trade Aramis Ramirez to Pirates for pitching prospect Barrios

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