Sox on verge of signing ex-Cub reliever Ohman

Orioles' Will Ohman in 2010. (Christopher Pasatieri / MCT) By Dave van Dyck Short of left-handed middle relief, the White Sox reportedly are on the verge of signing former Cub Will Ohman, who was 0-2 with a 3.21 ERA in 68 games for the Orioles and Marlins last season. Ohman, 33, pitched for the Cubs for seven seasons and is expected to sign for about $1.5 million. His value is against left-handers, who hit just .229 against him compared to .288 for right-handers. Although the Sox have lefties Chris Sale and Matt Thornton at the end of the bullpen, they do have a need for a situational left-hander. In the past, Randy Williams and Erick Threets have filled that role. Threets was released this winter after encountering elbow problems.