Chicago White Sox: 2018 offseason blueprint

The Chicago White Sox third offseason of the rebuild is set to be their most important. Here are the moves that the White Sox must make this winter.

For the Chicago White Sox, the last two offseasons were about selling.

This winter, however, changes are on the horizon.

The White Sox, for the first time since 2015, could very well be buyers this winter. A free agent class filled with potential fits could entice the White Sox to spend some money.

In any event, the White Sox are set to have the most money to spend in TEAM HISTORY.

We’ll dive into potential fits later. After a third-consecutive 90+ loss season, let’s not get too ahead of ourselves.

However, it’s important to consider the state of the American League Central. The Minnesota Twins are looking like the next team to go into a rebuild. The Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers are a full season behind the White Sox in their own rebuilds.

What about the Cleveland Indians? Well, several big pieces are set to leave in free agency this winter. Could the White Sox jump at an opportunity to take advantage of a weak division?

In order to successfully improve the roster without interrupting the rebuild, Rick Hahn and the White Sox have to be cautious. Luckily, in this article, I’ll outline just how that caution can be exercised.