3 ways the Chicago White Sox can counter the Twins signing Carlos Correa
By Todd Welter
The Chicago White Sox should trade for Sean Manaea
The Oakland A’s are in rebuilding mode. They are pretty much willing to trade anyone at this point to save on payroll and acquire prospects.
The Chicago White Sox could still use another starting pitcher.
The lefty would be a perfect fit to go along with Lance Lynn, Lucas Giolito, and Dylan Cease. Plus, he will not be a free agent until after the 2023 season.
He would be a better option for the rotation than hoping Dallas Keuchel can have a bounce-back season. Plus, this trade gives the Sox rotation a proven starter as they ease Michael Kopech into the rotation. The trade would also allow the White Sox to move Reynaldo Lopez to the bullpen.
Right now, the Sox starting rotation plan appears to be hoping Keuchel does not get lit up like he did most starts in 2020 and platoon Kopech and Lopez as the fifth starter.
While it is a cost-effective rotation, pinching pennies is not what the White Sox should be doing right now.
Manaea would bring a reliable arm to the rotation. He is a groundball pitcher with a good fastball, slider, and changeup. He posted 3.3 wins above replacement player last season.
He has great stat card according to MLBStatCards.
The White Sox farm system might not be deep but the Oakland A’s historically have liked the Sox prospects. The Sox need to act fast as the Twins are interested in Manaea and the New York Yankees.