White Sox land Jonathan India in one of these 3 insane trades
The Chicago White Sox are a losing team that is going to be a seller at the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline but that doesn't mean they have to tear it completely down.
They can still make additions that will help them as soon as 2024. They don't have to act like a losing team forever. If they are smart, they can get back on track with some smart decisions.
Something to consider is a trade with the Cincinnati Reds involving Jonathan India. The rumors out there suggest that he might be available for trade.
The White Sox should consider him if that is true. These two teams can make a deal that helps both of them in different ways. One of these three packages might get it done:
Trade One
The Chicago White Sox would love to have a player like Jonathan India.
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The Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds pulling off a trade like this could go a long way for both of them.
For one, the Reds really need another starting pitcher, and the White Sox have a few that could be moved this year.
Lucas Giolito would be a perfect fit with the Reds as they try to make a run in the postseason. He'd go right in there and be near the top of their rotation right away.
As for Lenyn Sosa, the White Sox haven't done him any favors with his development. The Reds would do much better with that which is a plus for him.
He is also a younger second baseman that could fill in at that position if it were ever needed with India being gone. Even if he was a backup to whatever plan they already have, it may be smart to consider.
Trade Two
The Chicago White Sox have options with a trade like this in 2023.
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As mentioned before, the Chicago White Sox have some starting pitchers that could be moved at the deadline. The Reds really need some help in that department.
Lance Lynn isn't having a great year but there are reasons to believe a change of scenery can help him. Giving up home runs has been the biggest issue for Lynn this year.
If his next team, perhaps the Reds, can help him fix that issue, he'd be an effective starter once again. His strikeout numbers are great which means his stuff is good right now.
Adding in Zach Remillard and Yoelqui Cespedes are extras to go with Lynn makes some sense for a team looking to add help. Remillard is having a great year and Cespedes is still working to get to the big leagues.
The Reds would probably do better to help get the most out of two players like that. For Jonathan India, it would be totally worth it for the White Sox.
Trade One
The Chicago White Sox could make a big move involving Jonathan India.
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The Chicago White Sox might be interested in taking some risks ahead of the trade deadline. They should make changes based on the fact that the way they do things now isn’t working.
Landing someone like Jonathan India would show that they still are trying to compete even though things aren’t looking great right now. He’d be the second baseman of the future.
Giving up on someone like Michael Kopech isn’t easy. He has the arm talent of an ace in this league but he isn’t putting it to use on a consistent basis. Like we’ve said about most struggling Sox players, a change of scenery might do him good.
Most teams may consider adding a left-handed power bat to come off the bench which is where Gavin Sheets could come in here. Paired with Kopech, he might be someone worth adding to a team like the Reds.
All of these trades would be a risk for both teams. However, good things can come of it for both of them. In all three of these packages, the Sox add a stud second baseman in exchange for a starting pitcher that can help the Reds.
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