The Chicago White Sox have finally reached their 2012 Opening Day game, and although the Sox are slated for a rebuilding year, they'd love to get off to a fast start and turn this season into something a bit more exciting and special. Their first series comes against the two-time reigning American League champion Texas Rangers, so there is no grace period. The opening day starters are Colby Lewis for the Rangers and John Danks for the White Sox, and here is the lineup for the Chicago:

• CF Alejandro De Aza
• 3B Brent Morel
• DH Adam Dunn
• 1B Paul Konerko
• C A.J. Pierzynski
• RF Alex Rios
• SS Alexei Ramirez
• LF Dayan Viciedo
• 2B Gordon Beckham

Date / Time: Friday, April 6, 1:05 p.m. CT first pitch

Location: The Ballpark At Arlington, Arlington, Texas

Starting Pitchers: Colby Lewis (0-0) vs. John Danks (0-0)

TV: CSN-Chicago, MLB Network

Radio: AM 670 The Score

Streaming: MLB.tv

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