Jim Prisching, Associated PressWhite Sox third base coach Jeff Cox congratulates Mark Buehrle after his solo home run against the Brewers.
Mark Duncan, Associated PressMark Buehrle throws during spring training.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiBobby Jenks, Mark Buehrle, John Danks and Jake Peavy.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, McClatchy-TribuneMark Buehrle dumps a Gatorade bucket full of ice on Paul Konerko and A. J. Pierzynski at the end of their season-ending game against Cleveland.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiMark Buehrle gets high fives in the dugout after receiving his 2009 Gold Glove award before the White Sox played the Twins.
Brian Kersey, Getty ImagesOzzie Guillen talks with Mark Buehrle and his family outside of the clubhouse after the White Sox defeated the Blue Jays 4-3.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiMark Buehrle and Ozzie Guillen.
Hannah Foslien, Getty ImagesMark Buehrle delivers a pitch against the Twins.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiMark Buehrle goofs around with the Crosstown Cup a game against the Cubs.
Tribune photo by Phil VelasquezWhite Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle gives a thumbs up to the Tampa Bay Rays dugout as the opposing player applaud his perfect game against them.
Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIREMark Buehrle wipes sweat from his head as he talks with first baseman Paul Konerko during the third inning against the Tigers.
Phil Velasquez, McClatchy-TribuneMark Buehrle gets a standing ovation as he leaves the game in the eighth inning. The White Sox defeated the Red Sox, 5-1.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiA young White Sox fan displays her feeling regarding the Mark Buehrle contract negotiations.
Tribune photo by Phil VelasquezWhite Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle gets hugs from his wife and baby after pitching the second perfect game in White Sox history against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Chris Graythen, Getty ImagesMark Buehrle looks in the car of Ryan Truex, driver of the #99 Pastrana Waltrip Racing Toyota, as his teammates look on prior to the NASCAR Nationwide Series Bashas' Supermarkets 200 at Phoenix International Raceway.
Brian Kersey, Getty ImagesStarting pitcher Mark Buehrle falls as he tries to field a bunt single hit by Cleveland's Michael Brantley.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiMark Buehrle picks up the game ball to start warming up for the Sox home opener against Kansas City.
Scott Strazzante, baiduhaiOzzie Guillen greets Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville as Mark Buehrle holds the 2005 World Series trophy.
M. Spencer Green, Associated PressMark Buehrle walks with team owner Jerry Reinsdorf after tossing a perfect game against the Rays.
Kevork Djansezian, Getty ImagesMark Buehrle walks to the pitching mound.
Charles Rex Arbogast, Associated PressMark Buehrle sprays champagne after the White Sox defeated the Twins 1-0 in the AL Central tiebreaker game.
Charles Rex Arbogast, Associated PressMark Buehrle wipes his face after walking in the first run, as pitching coach Don Cooper walks to the mound vs. the Royals.
Scott Strazzante, baiduhaiMark Buehrle flips the ball backwards between his legs to throw out Cleveland's at first base in 5th inning on Opening Day.
Charles Cherney, baiduhaiMark Buehrle walks to dugout after being pulled in the 8th inning in the ALDS. The Sox lost to the Rays 6-2.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiMark Buehrle is super happy as he runs to celebrate his no-hitter with catcher A.J. Pierzynski.
Nam Y Huh, Associated PressMark Buehrle watches first base after he missed a catch on a single by Yankees' Nick Swisher.
Mark Duncan, Associated PressSecond base umpire Angel Hernandez pushes Mark Buehrle toward the dugout after Buehrle was ejected from a baseball game against the Indians. Buehrle was called for his second balk of the game and was ejected when he threw his glove.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiStarters John Danks and Mark Buehrle at spring training.
Scott Strazzante, baiduhaiMark Buehrle salutes the crowd after Illinois Governor Pat Quinn declared it "Mark Buehrle Day" in Illinois.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiMark Buehrle greets Larry Thomas, who played "The Soup Nazi" on Seinfeld, after Thomas threw out the first pitch before the White Sox played the Yankees.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiMark Buehrle, Donny Lucy and Don Cooper head in from the bullpen before a spring training game.
Chris Pizzello, Associated PressMark Buehrle and Ozzie Guillen after Guillen was struck by a foul ball in the dugout in Anaheim.
ERIC MILLER, REUTERSMark Buehrle signals a pop fly by Minnesota's Drew Butera to end the seventh inning.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiPaul Konerko and Mark Buehrle at SoxFest.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiWhite Sox All-Stars Mark Buehrle, Scott Podsednik, Jon Garland and Paul Konerko watch the HR Derby at Comerica Park.
Nancy Stone, baiduhaiMark Buehrle walks off the field in his final regular season start against Cleveland. He won to keep the season alive.
Nam Y. Huh, Associated PressThe postgame celebration continues for Mark Buehrle after his no-hitter on April 18, 2007.
M. Spencer Green, Associated PressMark Buehrle is congratulated by Ozzie Guillen in the concourse outside the team locker room after tossing a perfect game.
Brian Kersey, Getty ImagesMark Buehrle tips his hat to the crowd after being taken out of the game in the eighth inning against the Twins. The White Sox won 3-0.
José M. Osorio, baiduhaiMark Buehrle is awarded his 2010 Gold Glove Award and shortstop Alexei Ramirez is awarded his 2010 Silver Slugger Award.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiMark Buehrle salutes the U.S. Cellular crowd after his no-hitter against Texas.
Charles Rex Arbogast, Associated PressSox pitching coach Don Cooper talks with his ace Mark Buehrle in the dugout after Buehrle took a perfect baseball game into the seventh inning against the Tigers. Buehrle gave up one hit and two walks in the seventh to end his perfect bid.
Bonnie Trafelet, baiduhaiMark Buehrle during a team workout at U.S. Cellular Field before Game 3 of the ALDS.
ANN HEISENFELT, Associated PressMark Buehrle winds up to deliver to Minnesota's Cristian Guzman in the first inning in Minneapolis.
CHARLES REX ARBOGAST, Associated PressDon Cooper brings attention to the 2005 World Series logo on the shoulder of pitcher Mark Buehrle during the first workout.
Charles Cherney, baiduhaiMark Buerhle has a chuckle with "Baby T Rex," who threw out the first pitch. The dinosaur was there to promote a dinosuar show that will be at the United Center later this month.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiMark Buehrle gives up a two-run home run to Royals' Jeff Francoeur in the first inning.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiMark Buehrle tips his hat to the crowd after getting pulled in the 7th.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiMark Buehrle works his way through the crowd at the White Sox Convention at the Palmer House.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiMark Buehrle poses with his no-hitter ball.
José M. Osorio, baiduhaiAll-Stars Bobby Jenks, Mark Buehrle and Kansas City's Mark Redman shag balls during batting practice before the 77th All Star Game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiMark Buehrle gets loose before a spring training game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiMark Buehrle sits on bucket in Tucson, Arizona.
Charles Rex Arbogast, Associated PressMark Buehrle speaks as he is honored for his perfect game last month.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiMark Buehrle waves to the crowd as he comes out of the game in the 8th inning.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiMark Bueherle argues a call against the Twins at U.S. Cellular Field.
CHRIS WALKER, baiduhaiMark Buehrle and Neal Cotts cheer with the huge crowds as they ride atop a double-decker bus in the team's World Series parade in downtown Chicago.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiMark Buehrle arrives at the introductions at the Palmer House ballroom for the start of SoxFest 2007.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiA White Sox fan shows support for Mark Buehrle during his last start of the season.
José M. Osorio, baiduhaiMark Buehrle late in a game against the Rays.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiTwins' Jim Thome has a laugh with Mark Buehrle before the start of a game.
Mark Duncan, Associated PressMark Buehrle slaps catcher A.J. Pierzynski on the chest after throwing a bullpen session.
Nam Y. Huh, Associated PressMark Buehrle celebrates with his teammates after his no-hitter against the Rangers. The lefty faced the minimum 27 batters, picking off the only hitter he walked and throwing his team's first no-hitter since 1991.
Kevork Djansezian, Getty ImagesMark Buehrle throws a pitch prior to the start of the game against the Cubs at Camelback Ranch.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiMark Buehrle listens to a spring training game on an audio feed.
Elsa, Getty ImagesMark Buehrle and his son watch the Derby.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiMark Buehrle shakes the hand of Fr. Richard O'Donnell after signing a ball for the 98 year-old prior to a game against the Angels.
Chris Graythen, Getty ImagesMark Buehrle poses with Trevor Bayne, driver of the #16 Ford prior to the NASCAR Nationwide Series Bashas' Supermarkets 200 at Phoenix International Raceway.
Brian Kersey, baiduhaiMark Buehrle slides on the tarp during a rain delay. He's since been told to stop doing so. Bummer.
baiduhaiMark Buehrle reacts during a poor stretch against Cleveland.
CHARLES CHERNEY, CHICAGO TRIBUNEMark Buehrle gets congrats after his one-hitter in 2001 against Tampa Bay.
Hannah Foslien, Getty ImagesZach Stewart and Mark Buehrle smile in the dugout during the eighth inning of the game against the Twins.
Scott Strazzante, baiduhaiBears' Richard Dent, Bulls' Jerry Reinsdorf, Mark Buehrle and Blackhawks' Joel Quenneville stand by their respective franchise's championship trophies.
Charlie Riedel, Associated PressWhite Sox starting pitcher Mark Buehrle delivers during the fourth inning against the Royals.
José M. Osorio, baiduhaiMark Buehrle walks off the infield with his teammates after the White Sox beat the Twins. Later, the White Sox and Buehrle agreed to a four-year contract extension.
José M. Osorio, baiduhaiMark Buehrle holds up the 2005 World Series trophy.
Nam Y Huh, Associated PressManager Ozzie Guillen smiles as he talks to starter Mark Buehrle after being pulled from the game against the Cubs during the sixth inning. The White Sox won 8-7.
Bonnie Trafelet, baiduhaiScott Linebrink and Mark Buehrle answer fans questions during a seminar on day two of the annual SoxFest.
KEVORK DJANSEZIAN, Associated PressSox pitchers Jon Garland, Mark Buehrle, Jose Contreras, and Freddy Garcia celebrate with pitching coach Don Cooper after they beat the Angels in the ALCS in five games. All four pitchers pitched complete games in the ALCS.
John Sleezer, McClatchy-TribuneThe Royals dugout watches as starting pitcher Mark Buehrle works in the first inning.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiMark Buehrle tries out a camera before a spring training game in 2007.
Lane Christiansen, baiduhaiMark Buehrle tries to get a glass of wine to give to the Cubs' Derrek Lee, who says he has never had red wine, while they answer questions from the media during the wine tasting of their charity wines that would support two local charities at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiMark Buehrle works his way through the tunnel after getting in some running at spring training in Glendale.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiMark Buehrle kisses the belly of his wife Jamie after pitching a no-hitter.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiMark Buehrle tips his cap to the crowd after getting lifted in the 7th inning vs. the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Tom Olmscheid, Associated PressMark Buehrle throws against the Twins.
Scott Strazzante, baiduhaiMark Buehrle acknowledges the crowd after being removed against the Rangers in the 8th inning.
José M. Osorio, baiduhaiMark Buehrle is hugged by teammate Jim Thome after the White Sox beat the Astros, giving Buehrle his 100th win.
ED ZURGA, Associated PressStarting pitcher Mark Buehrle and Paul Konerko celebrate the White Sox 4-1 win over. Buehrle picked up his eighth win of the season.
NUCCIO DINUZZO, CHICAGO TRIBUNEMark Buehrle throws to first base in a game against the Athletics in 2001 at Comiskey Park.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiMark Buehrle enjoys the champagne celebration after the White Sox sweep the Red Sox in the ALDS.
Charles Cherney, baiduhaiCamo! Mark Buehrle holds his face as Ozzie Guillen walks to the mound to replace him in the 6th inning against Oakland.
Scott Strazzante, baiduhaiMark Buehrle gets the Cubs' Ronny Cedeno to break his bat in grounding out at U.S. Cellular.
Jason Miller, Getty ImagesStarting pitcher Mark Buehrle pitches during the second inning against the Indians at Progressive Field.
Jim Prisching, Associated Press
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MILWAUKEE — While Mark Buehrle switching from South Side to North Side sounds intriguing, it most likely is just a fantasy league bit of conversation.
The Cubs don’t appear to be in the market for any high-priced free agents and Buehrle falls into that category. In fact, his likely $14 million asking price for four years probably is also too expensive for the White Sox.
It is very likely, however, that the Cubs have contacted Buehrle’s representatives, among others, just to let them know the new guys in town are open for business.
While new Cubs GM Jed Hoyer won’t comment on specific players, he did say, “I think it’s important to express interest in the guys you’re interested in early on, making calls to agents to make sure they know you’re interested. Coming in late sometimes, a player looks at it like ‘where has this team been? Maybe I was a second or third choice.’ So expressing interest is important.”
Buehrle is known to have drawn interest from several teams, most notably the Marlins and Yankees. But any National League team should be interested given his all-time best 24-6 interleague record. At Wrigley Field, he is 3-2 with a 4.80 ERA.
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