Article: KONERKO IS THE FIRST IN LINE WHITE SOX KNOW KEEPING SLUGGER IS THEIR TOP PRIORITY.(Sports)

Byline: Jack Etkin, Rocky Mountain News

The busy work of the off-season awaits, happily on hold for Chicago White Sox general manager Ken Williams until after the World Series. When Williams does begin shaping his club's 2006 roster, he'll tackle a to-do list that begins with first baseman Paul Konerko.

Konerko can file for free agency after the Series, and the combination of his performance in the postseason and a weak free-agent market has only enhanced his value.

"I've made no bones about it," Williams said. "Priority No. 1 when this is all said and done is to try and get him signed."

Last winter, first baseman Richie Sexson became ...

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