The best and worst case scenarios on how the Chicago White Sox season will play out

The White Sox offense might be better from last year or they could be even worse.

Andrew Vaughn could take the torch passed to him from Abreu (who received the torch from Paul Konerko) and run with it.

He also could turn out to be just a replacement-level player. Vaughn has had little minor-league experience. He has had to learn how to play professional baseball at the big-league level.

He is too talented to end up being an absolute bust. He has shown in his short career he can overcome when baseball comes for him (i.e. pitchers make adjustments). He could end up being just a normal hitter who hits between .240 and.260 while hitting 20 home runs.

Benintendi could form a top-notch, one-two punch at the top of the lineup with Tim Anderson. He could also be a really good three-hole hitter.

He could also try to live up to his contract (even though it is a modest contract) and press. Speaking of Anderson, he could return to battling for the AL batting title. He also could be besieged by injuries like he battled last season.

Colas could be an AL rookie of the year contender and continue the Chicago White Sox run of Cuban players panning out for the club. He also could be completely overmatched.

Yoan Moncada could take his outstanding World Baseball Classic performance into this season and just rake at the plate. He could also be the inconsistent and injured player we have seen all season.

Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert might finally stay healthy and contend for an MVP. Both also have a good chance of spending significant time on the injured list based on their track record.

Yasmani Grandal’s offseason work might allow him to have a bounce-back season. Then again, his play has declined and he might be a midseason designated for assignment candidate.

Andrus hopefully brings over his finish to the 2022 season into this year. He might also be the player who was designated for assignment prior to joining the White Sox last year (which was mainly the A’s doing him a favor).

Grifol’s leadership and baseball values might get the Chicago White Sox to hit more home runs and walk more which is something they did not do last season. So far, that is not happening in spring training.