"Well after the Thanksgiving turkey has digested, the White Sox will have some important decisions to absorb.

For starters, slugger Paul Konerko and reliever J.J. Putz must decide by Tuesday night whether to accept salary arbitration. If either player accepts the offer, he's considered a signed player.

Konerko would get a raise from his $12 million salary if he accepts arbitration, but he said at the end of the 2010 season that several non-monetary factors also will determine where he plays in 2011.

The Sox still need a left-handed middle-of-the-order hitter. Adam Dunn is the only impact free agent who fits this category, but the team that signs him would owe Washington a high pick because the Nationals offered Dunn arbitration.

After Victor Martinez agreed to terms Tuesday with Detroit, Carl Crawford, Jayson Werth, Adrian Beltre and Dunn are the next available top free-agent hitters. All are Type A free agents who were offered arbitration by their teams."