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White Sox: Let’s Talk About A 2018 Free Agent Wish List

By Breven Daugherity

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 24: Manny Machado #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws out J.D. Martinez (not pictured) #28 of the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning in Game Two of the 2018 World Series at Fenway Park on October 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 24: Manny Machado #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws out J.D. Martinez (not pictured) #28 of the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning in Game Two of the 2018 World Series at Fenway Park on October 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 18: Marwin Gonzalez #9 of the Houston Astros celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox during Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 18, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 18: Marwin Gonzalez #9 of the Houston Astros celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox during Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 18, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

This upcoming offseason could be one of the more important offseasons in recent memory for the White Sox. What would be the perfect signings?

With the White Sox slowly creeping up on what can potentially be the peak of their rebuild, it’s time to start thinking like a winning team. What I mean by that is I personally believe it’s the appropriate time to start strategizing and making moves as if the Sox were a given first place team.

The offseason is quickly approaching our Sox after we were able to get a glimpse of the future with the 162-game display this past season. With that being said it is now evident in our roster where the team needs to improve and where they appear to be just fine for now.

So now that we are already two games deep into the World Series, the free agent class of 2018-19 is slowly creeping up on us. It is a class that stands superior to those of the last five years or so. Not only is the talent of the class tremendous, but the amount of youth included is an eye catcher as well.

The amount of players aged 30 or under is rather large in this year’s class. This benefits the Sox tremendously. Considering at one point the Sox held the lowest average age in the entire major leagues, it is obvious that their approach is to stay young and fresh. This is perfect for general manager Rick Hahn, who can pursue free agents this offseason while keeping the team young.

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