An err freshener for Sox

There's a reason the White Sox lead the American League in errors: Their defense has been pretty lousy this season.

Especially lately. The infielders take turns booting grounders and throwing balls away, and seemingly routine fly balls routinely become extra-base hits when misjudged by the outfielders.

But no need to get too excited about the state of the Sox' defense. At least not according to general manager Ken Williams, who thinks the lapses are to be expected.

''Listen, I got a guy at shortstop [Alexei Ramirez] that is playing shortstop for the first time in a number of years,'' Williams said Saturday. ''He's made some amazing plays over there, and he's only …