Mark Gonzales twittered this morning that Bynum would be looking to pursue opportunities in Japan. With versatility an important aspect of the 2010 White Sox, there’s a chance that Bynum could have seen a shot if Omar Vizquel and Jayson Nix were to get hurt or underperform.

Bynum, 29, is a .259 career hitter in the majors.

Flowers, 23, is one of the top prospects in the Sox system, and is expected to be a top 5 prospect in the FutureSox midseason prospect rankings. The 6-4 catcher was hitting .302 with 13 home runs and 43 RBI. Flowers even hit well at spacious Regions Park, site of seven of his home runs.

In today’s Futures Game, Flowers singled up the middle in his first at bat, and struck out swinging in his second. He was the starting catcher for the USA squad.

Flowers’ promotion to Triple-A would lead one to think that he more than likely won’t be trade bait this summer – rather, he will continue to be groomed as the heir apparent to AJ Pierzynski in Chicago. While it is doubtful he makes an appearance in Chicago this year, it seems quite likely that at some point in 2010, Flowers will be playing for the White Sox.

1A (38) – Josh Phegley, C, Indiana – SIGNED (Kannapolis)
-.219, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 BB, 3 K (8 games)

2 (71) – David Holmberg, LHP, Port Charlotte HS, FL – SIGNED (Bristol)
- 0-0, 3.86 ERA, 4 G, 4.2 IP, 6 H, 5 BB, 5 K, .300 BAA

4 (133) – Matthew Heidenreich, RHP, Temescal Canyon HS, CA – SIGNED (Bristol)
- 0-0, 2.25 ERA, 2 G, 4 IP, 3 H, 5 BB, 1 K, .231 BAA

5 (163) – Kyle Bellamy, RHP, U Miami – SIGNED (Bristol)
- 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 G, 3 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K, .000 BAA

6 (193) – Justin Collop, RHP, Toledo – SIGNED (Great Falls)
- 0-2, 1.29 ERA, 3 GS, 7 IP, 6 H, 7 R, 1 ER, 6 BB, 4 K, .214 BAA

8 (253) – Ryan Buch, RHP, Monmouth – SIGNED (Great Falls)
- 1-0, 18.00 ERA, 2 G, 1 IP, 0 H, 3 BB, 1 K, .000 BAA

9 (283) – Matthew Hopps, RHP, Cal St Dominguez Hills – SIGNED (Great Falls)
- 0-1, 10.80 ERA, 2 G, 1.2 IP, 4 H, 1 BB, 1 K, .500 BAA

10 (313) – Nick Ciolli, OF, Indiana St. – SIGNED (Great Falls)
- .333, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 5 BB, 13 K (14 games)

11 (343) – Jimmy Ballinger, RHP, Southern Miss – SIGNED (Bristol/Kannpolis)
- 0-2, 10.61 ERA, 3 G, 2 GS, 9.1 IP, 16 H, 8 BB, 9 K, .381 BAA

12 (373) – Kyle Colligan, CF, Texas A&M – SIGNED (Great Falls)
-.304, 3 HR, 16 RBI, 6 BB, 7 K (16 games)

13 (403) – Cameron Bayne, RHP, Concordia U – SIGNED (Great Falls)
- 0-2, 15.75 ERA, 4 G, 4.0 IP, 7 H, 5 BB, 4 K, .389 BAA

14 (433) – Daniel Black, 1B, Purdue – SIGNED (Bristol/Kannapolis)
-.292, 0 HR, 5 RBI, 4 BB, 12 K (13 games)

16 (493) – Daniel Wagner, 2B, Belmont – SIGNED (Bristol)
-.303, 1 HR, 12 RBI, 5 BB, 12 K, 6/7 SB (17 games)

18 (553) – Philip Negus, RHP, Wake Forest – SIGNED (Bristol)
- 0-0, 1.74 ERA, 3 G, 2 GS, 10.1 IP, 9 H, 2 BB, 13 K, .225 BAA

19 (583) – Brady Shoemaker, LF, Indiana St. – SIGNED (Bristol)
-.378, 0 HR, 5 RBI, 4 BB, 12 K (12 games)

21 (643) – Jared McDonald, SS, Arizona St. – SIGNED (Bristol)
-.063, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 2 K (5 games)

22 (673) – Zach Kayne, SS, Davidson – SIGNED (Great Falls)
-.231, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 4 BB, 14 K (12 games)

23 (703) – Goldy Simmons, RHP, San Diego State – SIGNED (Bristol)
- 0-1, 13.50 ERA, 1 GS, 2.0 IP, 5 H, 0 BB, 1 K, .556 BAA

24 (733) – Jeffrey Tezak, 2B, Nebraska – SIGNED (Great Falls)
-.356, 0 HR, 8 RBI, 7 BB, 9 K (15 games)

26 (793) – Matthew Harughty, 2B, Oklahoma – SIGNED (Great Falls)
-.276, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 6 K (10 games)

27 (823) – Kyle Davis, 2B, Delaware – SIGNED (Bristol)
-.321, 0 HR, 5 RBI, 10 BB, 16 K (17 games)

28 (853) – Robert Cummings, 3B, UC Santa Barbara – SIGNED (Great Falls)
-.271, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 3 BB, 18 K (12 games)

29 (883) – Charles Delk, RHP, Clemson – SIGNED (Bristol)
- 1-2, 3.46 ERA, 3 GS, 13.0 IP, 20 H, 2 BB, 12 K, .364 BAA

30 (913) – Robert Vaughn, C, Kansas St. – SIGNED (Bristol)
-.118, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 BB, 5 K (6 games)

31 (943) – Michael Hamme, CF, Campbell U. – SIGNED (Great Falls)
-.298, 0 HR, 6 RBI, 1 BB, 3 K (15 games)

32 (973) – Jacob Wilson, RHP, New Mexico St. – SIGNED (Great Falls)
-No Appearances

33 (1003) – Chase Cooney, RHP, Volunteer State CC – SIGNED (Bristol)
- 0-0, 7.36 ERA, 3 G, 5 H, 1 BB, 1 K, .357 BAA

34 (1033) – Alex Farotto, LHP, South Carolina – SIGNED (Bristol)
- 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 G, 1 Sv, 3.2 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 7 K, .154 BAA

35 (1063) – Danny Wiltz, RHP, Tennessee – SIGNED (Bristol)
- 1-1, 2.61 ERA, 6 G, 1 Sv, 10.1 IP, 8 H, 2 BB, 15 K, .200 BAA

37 (1123) – Joseph Serafin, LHP, Vermont – SIGNED (Bristol)
- 3-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 G, 2 GS, 17.0 IP, 6 H, 1 BB, 11 K, .109 BAA

38 (1153) – Anthony Casario, OF, Maryland – SIGNED (Bristol)
-.208, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 13 K (9 games)

39 (1183) – Paul Burnside, RHP, Auburn – SIGNED (Great Falls)
- 0-0, 40.50 ERA, 2 G, 0.2 IP, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K, .250 BAA

40 (1213) – Leighton Pangilinan, 1B, Escalon HS, CA – SIGNED (Bristol)
-.167, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 0 BB, 6 K (3 games)

41 (1243) – Ryan Lee, CF, Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo – SIGNED (Bristol)
-.323, 0 HR, 6 RBI, 9 BB, 9 K, 6/9 SB (17 games)

42 (1273) – Christopher Zagyi, RHP, Middlesex County College – SIGNED (Bristol)
- 0-1, 7.94 ERA, 4 G, 5.2 IP, 8 H, 2 BB, 6 K, .348 BAA

45 (1363) – Harold Baines Jr., LF, McDaniel College – SIGNED (Bristol)
-.120, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 3 K (8 games)

The righty, who went 7-5 with a 4.31 ERA in 2009 for Monmouth, is expected to sign in rather quick order.

Buch was regarded as one of the better college arms in the draft, and it was thought he could go as high as the second round, but for whatever reason he dropped and the Sox were the beneficiary.

Buch can ultimately profile as a middle of the rotation starter. He features two solid pitches, including a low 90s fastball, a power curve and a straight change. His fastball has been gaining velocity this last year, and has been able to touch the mid 90s. His curve is MLB-caliber, but his location is often spotty. His delivery is very much over the top, and his mechanics are thought to contribute to his command issues.

Ultimately, Buch’s success will depend on his command issues getting straightened out. If he can do that, he should be a guy that can reach the majors, as both his fastball and curveball are regarded highly – when he can find the strike zone.

As soon as Buch signs, as is likely, he will probably head to Great Falls.

“I expected to go somewhere in the first 10 rounds. I’m ready. I’ve had a couple of weeks off. I’m good to go,” is what he told the Observer Newspaper, and Collop, fresh off of his junior season, is more than ready to sign. So what will the Sox be getting in Collop?

His numbers this past season were less than impressive. In 76 innings, he compiled a 4-7 record with a 6.51 ERA with 19 walks and 63 strikeouts. What has intrigued scouts the most, though, was his projectability, as well as a bevy of pitches that Collop throws, including a two seam fastball that sits around 90, a slider, a changeup, and a split finger pitch that he has been relying on more to get outs. His low walk totals as well as his willingness to pitch inside are also a couple of things that made him one of the most dependable starters in the MAC.

Collop has an easy, repeatable delivery and appears to field his position well. He figures to start in Great Falls or Bristol, and should sign quickly.

Holmberg is one of the more polished high school pitchers available and is committed to the Florida Gators. He’s a big lefty with a high-80s fastball, as well as a curve and a changeup.

Holmberg may not be as high-ceiling as some of the previous Sox picks, but he looks to be a quick mover nonetheless, with scouts raving about his poise and polish on the mound. Both his fastball and curve are potential plus pitches, with the changeup coming along, and the ability to locate all three. He also can make batters miss both in and out of the strikezone.

The 6-4, 220 lefty will likely land in either Bristol or Great Falls to begin his pro career, but could potentially be in Kannapolis by next year.

Phegley was successful in the Cape Cod League and has capitalized on his performance in Big Ten play as well. He hit .344 with 17 home runs and 66 RBI for the Hoosiers.

Phegley shows above average power to go along with good plate discipline. Phegley is a skilled hitter, but most questions for him have revolved around his ability to stick as a catcher. His defense is questionable, as well as his arm, and he may not stick at the position. However, his bat will keep him there as long as possible.

1 (23) – Jared Mitchell, OF, LSU – SIGNED (Kannapolis)

1A (38) – Josh Phegley, C, Indiana – SIGNED (Kannapolis)

2 (61) – Trayce Thompson, CF, Santa Margarita Catholic HS, CA – SIGNED (Bristol)

2 (71) – David Holmberg, LHP, Port Charlotte HS, FL – SIGNED (Bristol)

3 (102) – Bryan Morgado, LHP, Tennessee

4 (133) – Matthew Heidenreich, RHP, Temescal Canyon HS, CA – SIGNED (Bristol)

5 (163) – Kyle Bellamy, RHP, U Miami – SIGNED (Bristol)

6 (193) – Justin Collop, RHP, Toledo – SIGNED (Great Falls)

7 (223) – Justin Jones, LHP, Oakdale Senior HS, CA

8 (253) – Ryan Buch, RHP, Monmouth – SIGNED (Great Falls)

9 (283) – Matthew Hopps, RHP, Cal St Dominguez Hills – SIGNED (Great Falls)

10 (313) – Nick Ciolli, OF, Indiana St. – SIGNED (Great Falls)

11 (343) – Jimmy Ballinger, RHP, Southern Miss – SIGNED (Bristol)

12 (373) – Kyle Colligan, CF, Texas A&M – SIGNED (Great Falls)

13 (403) – Cameron Bayne, RHP, Concordia U – SIGNED (Great Falls)

14 (433) – Daniel Black, 1B, Purdue – SIGNED (Bristol)

15 (463) – Dane Williams, RHP, Archbishop McCarthy HS, FL

16 (493) – Daniel Wagner, 2B, Belmont – SIGNED (Bristol)

17 (523) – Brian Goodwin, CF, Rocky Mount HS, NC

18 (553) – Philip Negus, RHP, Wake Forest – SIGNED (Bristol)

19 (583) – Brady Shoemaker, LF, Indiana St. – SIGNED (Bristol)

20 (613) – Nathan Reed, LHP, Pittsburgh

21 (643) – Jared McDonald, SS, Arizona St. – SIGNED (Bristol)

22 (673) – Zach Kayne, SS, Davidson – SIGNED (Great Falls)

23 (703) – Goldy Simmons, RHP, San Diego State – SIGNED (Bristol)

24 (733) – Jeffrey Tezak, 2B, Nebraska – SIGNED (Great Falls)

25 (763) – Mike Strong, LHP, Iowa Western CC

26 (793) – Matthew Harughty, 2B, Oklahoma – SIGNED (Great Falls)

27 (823) – Kyle Davis, 2B, Delaware – SIGNED (Bristol)

28 (853) – Robert Cummings, 3B, UC Santa Barbara – SIGNED (Great Falls)

29 (883) – Charles Delk, RHP, Clemson – SIGNED (Bristol)

30 (913) – Robert Vaughn, C, Kansas St. – SIGNED (Bristol)

31 (943) – Michael Hamme, CF, Campbell U. – SIGNED (Great Falls)

32 (973) – Jacob Wilson, RHP, New Mexico St. – SIGNED (Great Falls)

33 (1003) – Chase Cooney, RHP, Volunteer State CC – SIGNED (Bristol)

34 (1033) – Alex Farotto, LHP, South Carolina – SIGNED (Bristol)

35 (1063) – Danny Wiltz, RHP, Tennessee – SIGNED (Bristol)

36 (1093) – Ryan Crowley, LHP, Morton West HS, IL

37 (1123) – Joseph Serafin, LHP, Vermont – SIGNED (Bristol)

38 (1153) – Anthony Casario, OF, Maryland – SIGNED (Bristol)

39 (1183) – Paul Burnside, RHP, Auburn – SIGNED (Great Falls)

40 (1213) – Leighton Pangilinan, 1B, Escalon HS, CA – SIGNED (Bristol)

41 (1243) – Ryan Lee, CF, Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo – SIGNED (Bristol)

42 (1273) – Christopher Zagyi, RHP, Middlesex County College – SIGNED (Bristol)

43 (1303) – Tyler Williams, 3B, Chaparral HS, AZ

44 (1333) – Taylor Thompson, RHP, Auburn – SIGNED (Bristol)

45 (1363) – Harold Baines Jr., LF, McDaniel College – SIGNED (Bristol)

46 (1393) – Grant Monroe, RHP, Northwest Florida State CC

47 (1423) – Jordan Yallen, OF, Golden Valley HS, CA

48 (1453) – Matthew Little, LHP, Bryan HS, TX

49 (1483) – Theron Geith, LHP, Scottsdale CC

50 (1513) – Kevin Chapman, LHP, Florida

Poreda could be coming to the majors for a variety of reasons, but he could either replace Clayton Richard or Bartolo Colon in the rotation, with fellow starting pitcher Jose Contreras doing the same – or he could be sliding into long relief. The White Sox have not yet announced the move, so no one has been moved off the 25-man roster yet.

Poreda, 22, was the top pitching prospect in the Sox system according to FutureSox. The 6-6 lefty has  been impressive in Birmingham, going 5-4 with a 2.38 ERA. He’s struck out 69 in 64.1 innings, but has also walked 35 in that same time span. Southern League batters are hitting just .206 against Poreda.

The burly lefty features high 90s gas, but has been working in the minor leagues to refine his breaking pitches.

Whisler, 26, gave up 2 runs in 1.1 IP at the major league level in limited action. He was 5-3 with a 2.81 ERA for Charlotte before his promotion, and he could either start or continue to work in relief for Charlotte.

Garcia, a member of the 2005 World Series team, will be looked at to provide starting depth after being cut early this spring by the Mets. He spent the end of last season with the Detroit Tigers, pitching in the makeup game at the end of the season. No timetable has been set for his return to the mound.