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The Chicago White Sox entered August with 40 victories — one shy of last year’s win total — after winning eight of 12 since the All-Star break.

The trade deadline had just passed. And fresh off winning two of three against the playoff-contending Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz couldn’t wait to see his team ...