White Sox tell Uribe to get Juan
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The Chicago White Sox have placed infielder Juan Uribe on waivers according to the Chicago Tribute. Uribe had entered spring competing for the starting position at second base following the teams acquisition of Orlando Cabrera.
Uribe is guaranteed $4.5 million this season, and unless the White Sox can find a trade partner will be on the hook for the remaining $4.1 million.
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