For die hard baseball fans, the winter months can be tough. Sure, there’s the hot stove to watch, but usually all that provides is a couple days of simmering and a whole lot of watched pots. So let’s turn our attention south, where the weather is actually suitable for outdoor activity, and where some White Sox talent (both major league and minor league) is getting in some work… The Caribbean Winter Leagues.

To make room on the 25-man roster for starting pitcher Jose Contreras, the White Sox optioned pitcher Wes Whisler back to Triple-A Charlotte this afternoon. They also announced the signing of starting pitcher Freddy Garcia to a minor league contract.