"As the White Sox prepare for the potential loss of free-agent ace Mark Buehrle and consider trading fellow left-hander John Danks, a major question looms.

Where will they regain those lost innings?

Unlike right field, where Dayan Viciedo could step in if Carlos Quentin is traded, or catcher, where Tyler Flowers showed he's capable of becoming a starter if A.J. Pierzynski suffers an injury, the innings issue becomes greater if Buehrle doesn't return.

A major league source confirmed Sunday — on the eve of the four-day winter meetings — that the Nationals have offered Buehrle, 32, a three-year contract. According to FoxSports.com, the Marlins and the Rangers have made similar offers."