Sox sign Putz

White Sox GM Kenny Williams continued his strange strategies by acquiring another injured pitcher. The Sox signed J.J. Putz who is rehabbing after having bone spurs removed in his throwing elbow last season. Putz put up his best numbers with Seattle, where he was there closer and had a career high saves with 40 in 2007. He was a disappointment last year for the Mets going 1-4 with a 5.22 ERA in just 29 games, while filling a similar role the White Sox hope to fill with him. If Putz can return to his 2007 form, where he had a microscopic 1.38 ERA the Sox bullpen will be almost as strong as their rotation. Many think Putz could also be used as a closer if Bobby Jenks struggles, or is traded. Hopefully the Sox don't have to resort to that and can use him as a set-up man to Bobby. That gives the Sox a dangerous seventh, eighth and ninth inning combination with Putz, Matt Thornton and Jenks. This could also put the starters at ease if they know they only need to go six strong innings.