White Sox Rumors: 3 players to remove from the trade block
The Chicago White Sox have a lot of good players on their team right now. That hasn't translated to wins but it has translated to a lot of buzz at the trade deadline.
There are a few players on this team that might land them a good haul. In fact, they have already gotten a pretty good haul of prospects for some pitchers already.
There are also some good players that might not get the haul that they are worth because of different circumstances that led us to this point.
Those are the types of players you don't trade for less than they are worth. These are the three players that should be taken off the trade block if they are still there:
1. Tim Anderson
Tim Anderson has a bright future in this league no matter where he lands.
If the right trade packages aren't being offered for Tim Anderson, he should come right off the trade block. This is a guy that was the face of the franchise for a long time.
If he went to a contender right now and he plays as he has since the All-Star break, they'd be getting an elite player. That means they should be giving up an elite return.
Since that is unlikely to happen, it might be time to take him off the trade block. Again, there is no reason to avoid getting true value for him.
This team, if things go the right way and the front office is smart, could try to compete again in 2024. It is a long shot but Tim Anderson being there could help.
2. Eloy Jimenez
The Chicago White Sox won't get what Eloy Jimenez is worth in a trade.
Eloy Jimenez has the ability to be a game-changing type of bat. We have seen it in every season he has been in the big leagues.
The issue is his health. He has had trouble staying on the field in pretty much every year of his career. He has been better this year but it is still hard to predict his future.
One thing you can rely on is that he is still young and has an impressive bat. Are the White Sox going to get a better hitter than him in return? No? Then he shouldn't be traded.
Jimenez brings a lot to the table for the Chicago White Sox in terms of offense. He might also have to bring some leadership now too with some of the folks being shipped out.
If Jimenez can be healthy for long stretches of time, the White Sox will be a better team with him in the lineup.
3. Dylan Cease
Dylan Cease is someone that could be traded by the Chicago White Sox.
There are rumors that Dylan Cease could be traded and there are some rumors that suggest that he is untouchable. A team as bad as the White Sox should have absolutely zero untouchable players.
However, there are a few players worth keeping unless an insane package is presented to you. Dylan Cease is one of those players.
The White Sox should absolutely take him off the trade block. That won't stop teams from calling on him but until someone offers a wild return for him, he should be officially off the market.
Cease is one of the best pitchers in the American League and he has control for whatever team may land him.
That makes him valuable. The White Sox cannot just give this guy away for some lottery ticket players. It should either be two (or more) elite prospects or nothing.
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