 He holds the all-time record now at 45.On July 31, the White Sox traded 2007 number one draft pick (25th overall), pitcher Aaron Poreda, Clayton Richard, Adam Russell and Dexter Carter in exchange for Jake Peavy.On August 10, the White Sox claimed OF Alex Ríos off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays

On August 31, Jim Thome waived his no-trade clause, allowing the White Sox to trade him to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and pick up center fielder Justin Fuller.