7/30 07:33: Bob Nightengale of USA Today tweets, “Club officials from the Sox and D-backs are confirming they are close to a deal, sending Edwin Jackson to Sox”

7/30 00:00: Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports tweets, “Second prospect in discussed Jackson-Hudson deal would be a pitcher going to #Dbacks, source says. ”

7/29 23:13: Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports says that the White Sox are in “serious discussions” for Edwin Jackson.  They would send Daniel Hudson and a prospect to the D-Backs.

7/29 22:48:The White Sox have been attempting to acquire Adam Dunn in recent days.  We have also heard speculation about a possible 3-way trade that would land Edwin Jackson with the Nationals and Dunn in Chicago.  Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports is reporting that the White Sox may now be shifting their focus to acquiring Edwin Jackson and keeping him.

While the White Sox covet Dunn, they have grown discouraged about their chances of completing a trade with the Nationals, sources say.  The White Sox offense also has improved during the team’s recent surge, and currently ranks seventh in the American League in runs per game.

The White Sox need for another starting pitcher arose after right-hander Jake Peavy was lost for the season with a shoulder injury. Peavy’s replacement, rookie righty Daniel Hudson, has a 6.32 ERA in three starts.  If any trade is made, Hudson could potentially be a centerpiece in a trade for Jackson.