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Third to first

• According to MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo, the newly acquired Jacobs becomes the No. 7 prospect among the White Sox Top 20. Mayo describes Jacobs as "toolsy," with power, speed and someone who is a great athlete, but still lacking in plate discipline.

• The White Sox end the first half with Interleague Play against the Phillies and start the second half at home with Interleague Play against the Braves. Those series complete the White Sox schedule against the National League.

• Both White Sox hitting coach Jeff Manto (Bristol, Pa.) and third-base coach Joe McEwing (Yardley, Pa.) are natives of Pennsylvania.

Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin.
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