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White Sox invite 18 to camp
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CHICAGO (AP)—Left-hander Aaron Poreda and infielder Gordon Beckham, drafted in the first round by the Chicago White Sox the last two years, were among 18 players invited Monday to spring training.

The White Sox agreed to terms with 13 players on minor league deals and invited them to their new complex in Glendale, Ariz., beginning Feb. 15. They also invited five players from their minor league system, including Poreda and Beckham. Poreda was the team’s top choice in 2007 out of San Francisco and Beckham a first-rounder in 2008 out of Georgia.

Receiving non-roster invitations were infielders Javier Castillo, Bryan Myrow, Sergio Santos and Eider Torres; catchers Corky Miller and Chris Stewart; outfielders Josh Kroeger and Michael Restovich; right-handers Ryan Braun, Franklyn German, Brad Salmon and Jon Van Benschoten; and left-hander pitcher Randy Williams.

Catchers Tyler Flowers and Donny Lucy and right-handed reliever Mike MacDougal were invited to spring training from the minor league system.

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