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#WhiteSox remaining goals for the offseason (in no particular order):
1 - Starting Pitcher
2 - DH/LH Bat/Utility player
3 - Lucas Giolito extension
4 - Relief project
5 - Vet catcher
1 - Starting Pitcher
2 - DH/LH Bat/Utility player
3 - Lucas Giolito extension
4 - Relief project
5 - Vet catcher
1 - SP
There will be vet FA deals in Feb/March for those who wait. Sox have been working the trade front. The rumored Burnes trade seems very unlikely - just a very difficult framework for both teams.
One source expects the #WhiteSox to bring in Adam Wainright. And maybe soon.
There will be vet FA deals in Feb/March for those who wait. Sox have been working the trade front. The rumored Burnes trade seems very unlikely - just a very difficult framework for both teams.
One source expects the #WhiteSox to bring in Adam Wainright. And maybe soon.
2 - DH/UTIL/bat
This is the most interesting "hole" to me. First off - to be clear - the Sox love Andrew Vaughn. They are content penciling him in to handle 1B/DH for most of the year. However, the one exception for the Sox acquiring a full time DH would be Nelson Cruz.
This is the most interesting "hole" to me. First off - to be clear - the Sox love Andrew Vaughn. They are content penciling him in to handle 1B/DH for most of the year. However, the one exception for the Sox acquiring a full time DH would be Nelson Cruz.
2 - DH/UTIL/bat cont.
There is mutual interest between the #WhiteSox and Cruz but there is separation between the parties on the length of a potential commitment. Cruz wants multiple years guaranteed. The Sox are more comfortable with the Hahn Special - 1+1 (club option).
There is mutual interest between the #WhiteSox and Cruz but there is separation between the parties on the length of a potential commitment. Cruz wants multiple years guaranteed. The Sox are more comfortable with the Hahn Special - 1+1 (club option).
2 - DH/UTIL/bat cont.
If Sox don't come to terms w/ Cruz, I'm curious which lesser option they turn to (if any). They would likely use the DH spot to rest/rotate regulars prior to Vaughn's arrival. La Stella seems wishful (playing time). Marwin Gonzalez has been on their radar.
If Sox don't come to terms w/ Cruz, I'm curious which lesser option they turn to (if any). They would likely use the DH spot to rest/rotate regulars prior to Vaughn's arrival. La Stella seems wishful (playing time). Marwin Gonzalez has been on their radar.
3 - Giolito extension
Can't speak to the status here but Sox front office has typically made good use of the month of March for extending their young assets. Giolito was a big bonus 1st rounder, comes from money and is rep'd by a big agency in CAA. May not be an easy task.
Can't speak to the status here but Sox front office has typically made good use of the month of March for extending their young assets. Giolito was a big bonus 1st rounder, comes from money and is rep'd by a big agency in CAA. May not be an easy task.
4 - Relief Project
While fans would like the Sox to finish off the pen w/ someone like Keone Kela or Greene, I think they go lesser $. They like their track record w/ guys like Swarzak, Marshall, etc. Brandon Workman or Daniel Bard would be two potential upside bargain bin plays.
While fans would like the Sox to finish off the pen w/ someone like Keone Kela or Greene, I think they go lesser $. They like their track record w/ guys like Swarzak, Marshall, etc. Brandon Workman or Daniel Bard would be two potential upside bargain bin plays.
5 - Veteran Catcher
GM Rick Hahn made comments earlier in the offseason about the Sox being comfortable with Collins/Zavala/Mercedes as the back up catcher. I'll call bluff there. Wouldn't expect anything exciting, but I would expect a vet backstop on a MiLB deal.
GM Rick Hahn made comments earlier in the offseason about the Sox being comfortable with Collins/Zavala/Mercedes as the back up catcher. I'll call bluff there. Wouldn't expect anything exciting, but I would expect a vet backstop on a MiLB deal.
Past that, I would hope the Sox bring in some depth in the OF. Coming off the COVID season, there really is no reason to have confidence relying on the Gonzalez/Adolfo/Rutherford glut even as depth. Eloy/Eaton both injury risks. Personally, I would like Ben Gamel or Tyler Naquin
