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The White Sox and the Angels have been trying to work out a Paul Konerko trade for what seems like ages. It's almost an offseason ritual at this point: White Sox float Paulie Walnuts, Angels some combination of players in return, sides decide to go home and do it all over next year. It's fun!

But this week's Nick Swisher trade has reinvigorated the rumors, and it seems pretty obvious that two teams are dangling a Konerko trade yet again:

Angels general manager Tony Reagins might be in position to complete an acquisition his mentor never could.

A source has indicated the Angels and Chicago White Sox are discussing a second trade of the offseason, with this one sending Paul Konerko to the Angels, while Howie Kendrick and Ervin Santana are possible candidates to head to Chicago.

Indications are, though, that the White Sox also have inquired about a package that includes Chone Figgins. The White Sox are also in the market for bullpen help after their relievers melted down most of last season.

The potential deal has apparently become the hot rumor among general managers, according to the source.

While I'm not sure I know what the White Sox' long term strategy is -- they apparently refuse to approach the thought of rebuilding with young players -- a trade for Kendrick and Santana would be fair return for the aging Konerko. Whether they can actualize it is another story altogether.

(HT: BBTF)