With last season's disappointments but a distant memory, the Chicago White Sox are focused on improving and moving forward in 2013. Despite the unexpected trade of long-time catcher, A.J. Pierzynski, to the Texas Rangers, many of the essential pieces remain in place, leaving much to look forward to as the season approaches. Returning offensive threats include Alex Rios, Paul Konerko, and Alexei Ramirez, while the contingent of starting pitchers Jake Peavy, Chris Sale, and Gavin Floyd are back to take the mound at U.S. Cellular Field once again this year. 2013 Chicago White Sox tickets are on sale now.

The Kansas City Royals are first on the docket for the home and season opener, April 1, which will then pick back up April 3-4. Later in the month, the 2013 Chicago White Sox schedule will feature visits from the Seattle Mariners, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians, and Tampa Bay Rays, who will all pass through the Windy City in April.

After eight years, two AL Central titles, and one World Series Championship, the Chicago White Sox said goodbye to manager Ozzie Guillen. The organization stuck to their managerial model, naming former White Sox star Robin Ventura skipper in October. Ventura played third base on Chicago's Southside for almost a decade and is still revered as a franchise great by the fan base. With 2012 White Sox tickets going on sale for the regular season, it won't be long before fans clad in black and white will be filling US Cellular Field. Ventura is relying heavily on club house veterans Paul Konerko and A. J. Pierzynski to help rally the troops this season in the Windy City. Fans will have their fingers crossed there first year coach will be able to breathe new life into the team when the season begins this spring.

General Manager Kenny Williams showed his aggressive nature once again this winter, bringing highly sought after free agent Adam Dunn to Chicago's Southside. Dunn's arrival gives the White Sox one of the most reliable run producers in the majors. After finishing last year six games out of first in the AL Central, the White Sox needed another power hitter to keep up with the defending divisional champion Minnesota Twins. Throughout Dunn’s career playing for the Reds, Diamondbacks, and Nationals - the 6’6 ft slugger has driven in more than 100 runs six times. In addition to the obvious power the 31-year-old brings to the ball club, Dunn has solid reputation as a good guy in the club house. The ever-consistent slugger should fit right in with the White Sox veterans, considering he’s already played for three different teams in his career. Make sure you pick your 2011 White Sox tickets to watch Adam Dunn step up to the plate at US Cellular Field this season.