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Chicago White Sox All-Time 25-Man Roster

By Benjamin Chase

Apr 10, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of a monument outside U.S Cellular Field prior to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins . Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of a monument outside U.S Cellular Field prior to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins . Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 10, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of a monument outside U.S Cellular Field prior to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins . Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of a monument outside U.S Cellular Field prior to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins . Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

The Chicago White Sox have 116 years of history. Who compiles the best every day roster from their history?

Many know of the Chicago White Sox for their major overhaul to their roster this offseason, trading away two of their team’s stars, Chris Sale and Adam Eaton to add significant talent to their minor league system.

The White Sox may not be done with their trading either, as rumors surrounding pitcher Jose Quintana, infielder Todd Frazier, and reliever David Robertson.

So White Sox fans may not be hearing a lot of positive news about their major league squad this season as they work through the beginning stages of a rebuild. However, this is a franchise with a deep and storied history.

In the 116 seasons of play, the White Sox have amassed a 9082-8931 record for a .504 winning percentage. The team has made 9 playoff appearances, won the American League title 6 times, and won the World Series 3 times.

In spite of a positive franchise record and that history, it has been since 2008 that the White Sox were even in the playoffs. The White Sox won the World Series in 2005, ending a World Series drought that extended back to 1917.

To review the history of the White Sox, we at Call To The Pen decided to attempt to create a 25-man roster with the best players of the franchise.

For this exercise, we won’t necessarily just take the 25 best guys by bWAR. This is attempting to create a true 25-man roster with bench players that can help cover various positions and bullpen guys who can cover various roles.

Enjoy, and feel free to discuss any changes you may make in the comments below!!

Significant assistance and credit to the Baseball-Reference Play Index tool for the queries needed to run this article. Check it out!

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