The 32-year-old appeared in 30 games last year for the Chicago White Sox, going 2-2 with an 8.70 ERA, but his season was cut short by inflammation in his throwing shoulder. He was released in July and underwent surgery in August.
In 2005, Politte went 7-1 with a 2.00 ERA in 68 relief appearances as the primary setup man when the White Sox won the World Series. He has a 22-23 career record with 15 saves and a 4.40 ERA in 330 games with the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays and the White Sox.
The Tribe had the absolute worst bullpen in the big leagues last season, recording just 23 saves. This offseason, the club signed right-handed relievers Keith Foulke, Joe Borowski, Roberto Hernandez and lefty Aaron Fultz to address that large hole in their plans to take over the AL Central.
[Sporting News]
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