What's On Tap in Chicago Sports
Sure, the Zack Wheeler miss was a big blow to the White Sox’s overall plan this winter, but there are enough ways to get creative. Rick Hahn and co. can still pick themselves up off of the mat and continue to build a team that can be competitive in 2020.
The Phillies have signed White Sox free-agent target Zack Wheeler to a five-year/$118M contract, but it’s not the end of the world on the South Side.
Finishing second on a target like Zack Wheeler over what might amount to $10-20 million over the lifespan of a five-year deal would be proof that the White Sox are not yet ready to do what needs to be done to become a real contender in the AL Central.
The Zack Wheeler sweepstakes are reportedly close to coming to an end.
Listen to a loaded White Sox hot stove episode of The Second City Show
Yesterday, the White Sox non-tendered three players and tendered contracts to five others.
Listen to the Zack Wheeler special episode of The Second City Show
The White Sox could kill two birds with one stone if they pulled off this proposed blockbuster with the Dodgers.
The White Sox answered an initial question about the direction and willingness of this club to get better a few days ago. Momentum is on their side; now it’s time to keep it rolling.
The White Sox have issued an early, loud message to the fans and to the rest of baseball — they’re looking to turn this roster into a contender, now.
