3 trade packages the Kansas City Royals can offer the Chicago White Sox for Tommy Pham
He played great against the Kansas City Royals. That is a team to be rumored to have interest in the veteran outfielder.
Chicago White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham had a good series against the Kansas City with five hits which included two doubles and an RBI.
It is a nice impression to make toward a team that is reportedly interested in the veteran outfielder.
While trading within the division is not ideal, Pham is on a one-year deal and was signed by the White Sox with the purpose of being flipped by the trade deadline. So he should go to any team willing to give a prospect similar to what the New York Mets got from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Diamondbacks sent teenage shortstop Jeremy Rodriguez in that deal, and while he will not help the Mets right away, he has already risen to No. 13 among their top 30 prospects.
The White Sox must add more prospects with a high ceiling rather than a low floor. Getting what would amount to what is a considered a scratch-off lottery ticket type prospect would be a good return for Pham.
Even getting a prospect that can turn out to be a high-leverage reliever like what the White Sox got for Robbie Grossman would be a solid return.
Here are what three potential trade packages could look like from the Royals in their attempt to get Tommy Pham...
Todd Pham Trade 1
This is using a jump to conclusions logic as Ramirez is already the Royals' 13th-rated prospect.
The logic is the Diamondbacks traded a prospect that is also a teenager much like Ramirez and became the 13th-best prospect in the Mets system. So why not just skip ahead and get the 13th-best prospect the Royals have?
He has a really good swing with a .268 average and a .853 OPS at the Complex League. It is always good to load up on catchers, shortstops, pitching, and centerfielders.
My colleagues at Kings of Kauffman, Jacob Milham and Mike Gillespie, have advised Ramirez is highly thought of in the organization. This would be a reach for the Sox to get him. Still, it cannot hurt to ask for him.
Todd Pham trade piece 2
The Sox might have to be realistic and understand they might not get a top-15 prospect from the Royals. That does not mean they should not walk away without some players who have some potential to be everyday players with a high ceiling.
Daniel Vazquez is the Royals' 26th-best prospect. He fits the front office's desire for a defense in the infield.
There is a belief among scouts that he can add power to his athletic frame. Right now he has a .318 slugging percentage. He does have a .376 on-base percentage this season.
He has been at Low-A since 2022, but the good thing he is 20 with some upside. Torres is 19 and the 47th-ranked prospect in their system according to Prospects1500. Torres has the potential to be a good hitter with speed on the basepath.
He also does not strike out much and can play good defense. The only problem is he is on the shorter side. While he has an athletic frame, it might not be a frame big enough to add power.
Todd Tommy Pham trade 3
The Sox must get bats in any deals for any of their veteran assets. It cannot hurt to add pitching since the organization has proven it can develop pitching.
Avila is a durable pitcher who can deliver a fastball that reaches the mid-90s along with a slider and a changeup. The franchise thinks with his six-foot, three-inch frame he can still add more velocity.
He currently has a 3.96 ERA at Double-A with 71 strikeouts. Avila must get better with his command as he is sporting 1.49 WHIP this year. He has 39 walks this season. Avila is the Royals No. 29 prospect.
Roni Cabrera is the Royals' 37th-ranked best according to Prospects 1500. He came over to the Royals in the Ardolis Chapman deal last year.
His speed is elite, but his hit-for-average and fielding numbers must get better. He has some raw power and since he is 18, that makes him an ideal lottery scratch off prospect.
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