Sox can’t move forward in AL Central ‘till they get Tigers by the tail

The White Sox’s strategy to contend in the American League Central is to field a deep pitching staff and hope three or four lineup regulars improve through experience.

Lovie Smith, Bears coach

Bears head coach Lovie Smith leaves the field Thursday after a 31-3 loss to the Broncos.

Last preseason test for Valpo, Morton

Hammond Morton player Kendall Huff runs the ball against Valparaiso in a scrimmage game Friday at Morton High School.

Last preseason test for Valpo, Morton

Valparaiso player Tristan Kollar tips a Hammond Morton pass in the end zone in a scrimmage Friday at Morton.

Last preseason test for Valpo, Morton

Hammond Morton player Ben Daniels misses a catch with pressure from Valparaiso player Brody Crossin in a scrimmage game Friday at Morton.

Last preseason test for Valpo, Morton

Valparaiso player Stephen Simms runs the ball for a touchdown against Hammond Morton player Nate McClurg in a scrimmage Friday at Morton.

Last preseason test for Valpo, Morton

Hammond Morton player Ben Daniels makes a catch for a touchdown in a scrimmage Friday against Valparaiso at Morton.

Bears fans

Soaked Bears fans remain after a mass exodus late during their team's 31-3 preseason loss to the Broncos on Thursday at Soldier Field.

Bears-Denver preseason

CHICAGO | The Bears Patrick Trahan is called for a horse collar tackle against the Broncos Xavier Omon in the Bears 31-3 loss to the Broncos at Soldier Field on Thursday, August 9, 2012.

Bears-Denver preseason

CHICAGO | Bears fans leave early in the Bears 31-3 loss to the Broncos at Soldier Field on Thursday, August 9, 2012.

Bears-Denver preseason

CHICAGO | The Bears Robbie Gould makes a field goal against the Broncos in the Bears 31-3 loss to the Broncos at Soldier Field on Thursday, August 9, 2012.

Bears-Denver preseason

CHICAGO | Bears fans try to get the attention of players after the Bears 31-3 loss to the Broncos at Soldier Field on Thursday, August 9, 2012.

Bears-Denver preseason

CHICAGO | The Broncos Xavier Omom celebrates his touchdown in the Bears 31-3 loss to the Broncos at Soldier Field on Thursday, August 9, 2012.

Bears-Denver preseason

CHICAGO | The Bears Lorenzo Booker runs the ball against the Broncos in the Bears 31-3 loss to the Broncos at Soldier Field on Thursday, August 9, 2012.

Bears-Denver preseason

CHICAGO | The Bears quarterback Matt Blanchard look for a receiver in the Bears 31-3 loss to the Broncos at Soldier Field on Thursday, August 9, 2012.

Bears-Denver preseason

CHICAGO | The Bears head coach Lovie Smith in the Bears 31-3 loss to the Broncos at Soldier Field on Thursday, August 9, 2012.

Bears-Denver preseason

CHICAGO | The Bears head coach Lovie Smith leaves the field after the Bears 31-3 loss to the Broncos at Soldier Field on Thursday, August 9, 2012.

Bears-Denver preseason

CHICAGO | The Bears Roberto Garza leaves the field after the Bears 31-3 loss to the Broncos at Soldier Field on Thursday, August 9, 2012.

Bears-Denver preseason

CHICAGO | The Bears Brandon Marshall on the bench in the fourth quarter of the Bears 31-3 loss to the Broncos at Soldier Field on Thursday, August 9, 2012.