This is the January 19, 2013 news archive. View today's AL Central news and rumors.

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Scott Merkin, MLB.com

The White Sox bullpen looks complete before Spring Training has even begun following the reported addition of free-agent right-hander Matt Lindstrom as confirmed to MLB.com by a Major League source on Saturday evening.

MLB.com

James Shields was dressed in black and fighting the flu, but the right-hander seemed like a healthy ray of sunshine to the folks attending Saturday's Royals FanFest.

Jordan Bastian, MLB.com

The excitement for Indians baseball was apparent on Saturday at Progressive Field, where fans were taking in this winter's Tribe Fest.

Jordan Bastian, MLB.com

The Indians are nearing a deal with free-agent utility player Ryan Raburn in an effort to strengthen their bench.