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Before the rumors and speculation could start to snowball, White Sox general manager Ken Williams went on the offensive Sunday to stop them in their tracks.

Internet reports out of Los Angeles said the Sox were interested in acquiring Angels infielder/outfielder Chone Figgins, while nationally, Atlanta Braves center fielder Andruw Jones' name has been thrown around.

"I'm not out shopping for a center fielder,'' Williams insisted. "That ought to say something.''

What it said is that Williams and the rest of the organization have full confidence in Brian Anderson, despite his .176 batting average.

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