Chicago White Sox: Three superstars to add via trade rumors
The Chicago White Sox are always going to be looking for trades or signings to help their chances of winning. Who could be next?
The Major League Baseball season was suspended thanks to a global pandemic right before the Chicago White Sox were about to get good. It is shades of 1994’s strike but there is nothing we can do about it right now. The best thing we can do is dream about ways this team can improve their chances to win when baseball does come back. Adding a superstar via trade is one of those ways.
There are some real superstars out there that have been on the trade market for some time now. Some have gained more steam than others but different reasons have caused them to be on the block. There are contract issues, pending free agency, and team philosophy disagreements that have led to these rumors, and every case is different.
Would the White Sox ever consider bringing one of these guys in? Well, if they wanted to show a player how sweet it is to play for the White Sox ahead of their free agency, they could absolutely look to bring one of these guys in. This is an organization that is set on bringing in players that will help them get to their ultimate goal.
They have already built a core through a tough rebuild. Players like Yoan Moncada, Eloy Jimenez, Luis Robert, and Tim Anderson should lead the way but they could always use some help. If the White Sox added one of these superstars, it would go a really long way. These are the three superstars who could be the best fit:
. 3B/OF. Chicago Cubs. Kris Bryant. 1. player. 9
The Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs do not like each other. It is very fun to point out the many reasons that Yoan Moncada is a better third baseman than Kris Bryant. He is better but that doesn’t mean that Bryant isn’t a very good player. If the White Sox wanted to add him to be their new right fielder, that would be amazing. The White Sox desperately need a competent player at that position and Bryant is more than capable.
Bryant is known for his ability to hit. His abilities have won him an MVP, Rookie of the Year, and three all-star appearances. In 2019 alone, he had a slash line of .282/.382/.521 with 31 home runs, 77 RBIs, and a 3.7 WAR. That is a very good season for a Major League Baseball player and it was somewhat of a disappointment by Bryant’s standards.
Bryant’s career highlight was making the game-winning play to win the Cubs the World Series in 2016. He took that ride with the team and was arguably the most important piece to the team at the time. That experience is something that the White Sox desperately need. They are a very young team that needs as much leadership as possible right now so if he was willing to play the outfield, it would be a good move.
Nolan Arenado. 2. player. 108. . 3B. Colorado Rockies
Nolan Arenado is one of the very best players in the world. He takes the spot in the lineup over any player in the league not named Mike Trout. You can argue him in there with guys like Mookie Betts, Cody Bellinger, and Christian Yelich. For that reason, the White Sox should absolutely look at him if he does actually become available again when baseball returns. Arenado had one foot out the door of the Colorado Rockies organization during the offseason and the White Sox were mentioned.
Nothing obviously happened but that certainly would be something. Arenado is one of the few players that you bump Yoan Moncada back to second base for. Hopefully, Moncada’s breakout year in 2019 allows him to maintain his production at the plate no matter what position he is playing. He was a great player last year and the White Sox are heavily relying on him to help them bring a championship back to Chicago.
If they were able to figure out a way to make it work in terms of their roster, adding Arenado would be a game-changer. You would have to assume that they go from a playoff-hopeful to a favorite in the American League Central and a contender for the World Series.
Houston Astros. George Springer. 3. player. 135. . OF
The Chicago White Sox need, as mentioned before, help at the right-field position. It has been a struggle there for a long time and it might be something that needs to get fixed before they are able to contend. They made a trade at the 2019 MLB Winter Meetings that acquired right-fielder Nomar Mazara from the Texas Rangers. He is a good player that hasn’t reached his true potential yet in the Major Leagues.
If the White Sox could add a guy like George Springer to the mix, that could go a long way in this team turning the corner. Springer has been an elite player in his MLB career so far. He is a World Series Champion with another appearance in the World Series to go with it. That type of experience would be so helpful to a young White Sox team.
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Of course, the elephant in the room. The Houston Astros and all of the players involved are still dealing with the biggest cheating scandal in the history of sports. The “sign-stealing scandal” probably led to a lot of inflated stats and a World Series title for them in 2017. Springer deserves no benefit of the doubt, but a second chance could be earned. If he is able to show that he is still an elite baseball player, the White Sox can welcome him with open arms.