Article updated: 1/25/2013 11:07 PM

White Sox optimistic again, but should they be?

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White Sox manager Robin Ventura slaps hands with fans as he is introduced during SoxFest on Friday.

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Fans at SoxFest always start the weekend worried about the upcoming season, but they won't find a White Sox team feeling the same way. Excited about a new manager and a more relaxed atmosphere, players and staff alike pointed out that every year there are clubs that surprise.