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Chicago White Sox: Three trades to finish the offseason

By Jason Kinander

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Joc Pederson #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates his third inning home run as he rounds the bases against the Boston Red Sox in Game Three of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Joc Pederson #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates his third inning home run as he rounds the bases against the Boston Red Sox in Game Three of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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No. 2: Trade for Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran

Ah, starting pitching.

If there is one thing that the White Sox seriously lack, it is rotational depth. Past Ivan Nova, there is really no “sure thing” in the White Sox rotation. Everybody else either has just one full season in the major leagues under their belt, or has injury history.

Earlier in the offseason, the Atlanta Braves were rumored to be looking for a trade partner for starting pitcher Julio Teheran. Teheran, 28, is coming off of a solid season, but with the large group of young pitchers that the Braves have, could be the off man out. Teheran is owed $8M this season, and like Pederson, is a 2-war player with two years of control.

Comparing Teheran and Pederson is like comparing apples and oranges. However, their value is very similar, and both the Braves and Dodgers are in similar situations.

Similar situations and values garner similar returns. For the Braves return in a Teheran trade, it would be modeled much like the Dodgers. One top player, and one high-upside overlooked player.

First, Teheran. Teheran went 9-9 with a 3.94 ERA in 32 starts for the Braves last season. Teheran has a great track record, and would fill the void left by developing prospects for the two years that he’s under contract. Furthermore, Teheran would be an affordable fit, opposed to other controllable pitchers.

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As for the Braves return, they’d certainly ask for a catcher. Headlining the deal is Seby Zavala. Zavala is the White Sox #2 catching prospect, and is nearing the level of being major league ready. But with fellow prospect Zack Collins also waiting in the wings, Zavala could be shopped.

Finishing off the deal is Joel Booker. Not ranked in the White Sox top-30, Booker is coming off of a breakout season between High-A and Double-A. A young outfielder, Booker is the type of low-risk, high-upside player that a winning team like the Braves would be looking for.

Teheran would be a great and much-needed add to the White Sox rotation, and given the affordability, the White Sox might just have to pull the plug.

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