MLB Trade Deadline Preview: American League Central
By David Hill
Chicago White Sox: Adding young talent
The Chicago White Sox did a great job this offseason in their trades of Adam Eaton and Chris Sale. They need to continue that brilliance at the MLB trade deadline this year.
A team in desperate need of young talent, they did a great job of improving their farm system. They acquired Michael Kopech, Lucas Giolito, and Yoan Moncada, amongst others, a great step to improving their future. However, they are certainly not done.
Heading into the deadline, the White Sox have a few players that could be of interest for contending teams. Players like Todd Frazier and Jose Quintana could get the White Sox a solid haul, although one has to wonder how much Quintana’s trade value has suffered due to his rough 2017 campaign. Likewise, with pieces like David Robertson and Anthony Swarzak in the bullpen, the White Sox have pieces that contenders could want.
Chicago appears to have the nucleus of a solid young roster. Moncada and Tim Anderson should be the White Sox double play combination for years to come. Giolito and Kopech could be a solid one-two punch atop the rotation, if they develop as expected. But they still need more pieces.
The Chicago White Sox will likely put up the for sale sign soon. When they do, the resulting moves could pay dividends in the near future.