Ranking the Chicago White Sox Off-Season Moves

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Feb 25, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox third baseman Todd Frazier (21) takes batting practice during a workout at Camelback Ranch Practice Fields. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

The Chicago White Sox once again had a busy off-season as they try to stay competitive in the tough Central division.

The Chicago White Sox are coming off a 76-86 season, one in which was a disappointment despite their improved record and roster. Players took steps back, especially after the beginning of the season, and last year’s off-season signings were non-factors for much of the first half of the season.

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Melky Cabrera wasn’t able to find his bat until late last season, and Adam LaRoche was misused all season, and as a result struggled mightily from the plate as the team’s designated hitter. Jeff Samardzija was not the same dominant pitcher he was a year ago for the Chicago Cubs, and is now a member of the San Francisco Giants for that reason.

While the acquisitions during last off-season were disappointing, it showed that the White Sox had a lot of holes to fill this past off-season if they want to be competitive in the tough AL Central. Rick Hahn once again worked the free agent market, as well as puling off a couple huge trades.

The White Sox ended up making six notable moves this off-season, which will have a major impact on how the team fares this season.

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