With ‘extremely high’ expectations in 2023, White Sox quickly put to test

HOUSTON — Manager Pedro Grifol recently told reporters he was too immersed in spring training to even care about the White Sox’ April schedule. “I can’t tell you who we play past Pittsburgh [next weekend],” Grifol said. “I can’t, I don’t even know. I know we got Houston, San Francisco [at home next week], Pittsburgh. Right? I don’t know who we got after that. I have no idea.” Chances are, Grifol has looked it over by now. And it doesn’t look easy. And it starts with the World Series champion...