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Chicago White Sox: 5 players who should be traded prior to MLB Trade Deadline

By Dan Schmelzer

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 30: Melky Cabrera #53 of the Chicago White Sox hit a game winning, two run, walk-off single in the 9th ininng against the Texas Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 30, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Rangers 8-7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 30: Melky Cabrera #53 of the Chicago White Sox hit a game winning, two run, walk-off single in the 9th ininng against the Texas Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 30, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Rangers 8-7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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Jose Quintana Chicago White Sox
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JUNE 22: Jose Quintana #62 of the Chicago White Sox delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of the game on June 22, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Jose Quintana, SP

Let me make this clear, I do not think that the Chicago White Sox should sell low on Jose Quintana and just take whatever they can. That being said, they have to be open to moving him for the right deal.

As soon as the White Sox traded Sale, Quintana always figured to not be far behind. Ever since Quintana made his major league debut in 2012, he has been an extremely consistent pitcher. Since taking over as a full-time starting pitcher for the White Sox in 2013, Quintana has never had a season ERA higher than his 3.51 in that 2013 season.

He has been a consistent force at the top of the White Sox’ rotation for many years. The White Sox dangled him in trade talks throughout the offseason, but nothing ever came together. Unfortunately, Quintana got off to a bad start to the season, theoretically hurting his trade value.

His season long numbers do not look great (4.37 ERA and 4.01 FIP), but he has performed much better recently.

Since the start of June, Quintana has started five games, allowing only six earned runs. His 1.78 ERA in that stretch is incredibly impressive, but his 3.21 FIP suggests a bit of good luck. Perhaps this is just a sign of Quintana’s luck evening out a bit? He did not pitch well at the beginning of the season, but he also always seemed to be giving up weak base hits.

A majority of Quintana’s value has been tied to his contract. He is still under team control at a great price through the 2020 season. At only 28-years-old, the White Sox could easily just decide to keep him around and build their rotation around him.

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That being said, if someone is willing to pay the price for Quintana, I am sure the White Sox would have no problem dealing him. With such a great contract and long-term numbers that suggest he will pitch well for the remainder of the season, I could see a smart front office looking at Quintana as the missing piece to their championship run.

Selling him for spare parts would be foolish, but the Chicago White Sox need to remain open about dealing their ace. It all depends on whether other teams will step up their offers.

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