'08 RAPs: Chicago White Sox

The Sox had a very difficult 2007 season. I, myself, picked them to win the Central last year, only to see them finish only three games ahead of the last place Royals. However, Kenny Williams has tries, somewhat, to better his team for 2008.

Here's a list of some of his offseason moves:

• Acquired SS Orlando Cabrera for pitcher Jon Garland.
• Acquired OF Carlos Quentin for 1B Chris Carter.
• Signed pither Octavio Dotel to a 2-year deal.
• Signed Cuban OF Alexei Ramirez to a 4-year deal.

Here's the team outlook for '08 so far:

Rotation and Pen:

SP1: Mark Buehrle

SP2: Javier Vazquez

SP3: Jose Contreras

SP4: Johnny Danks

SP5: Gavin Floyd

CL: Bobby Jenks

SUM: Octavio Dotel

Here's the position breakdown:

DH: Jim Thome

C: AJ Pierzynski

1B: Paul Konerko

2B: Juan Uribe/Danny Richar

SS: Orlando Cabrera

3B: Joe Crede/Josh Fields

LF: Carlos Quentin/Alexei Ramirez/Jerry Owens

CF: Nick Swisher

RF: Jermaine Dye

Predictions:

Easiest: The Sox will be worse than last year

Boldest: The Sox will finish dead last and Ozzie Guillen will be fired

Team MVP: Nick Swisher

Best Season: Nick Swisher (+30 HR, 90-110 RBI)

Best Pitcher: Mark Buehrle (12-14 wins, sub-4 ERA)

Breakout Player: Alexei Ramirez (75 games, 10-12 HR, 40-50 RBI, .280 AVG)