Here’s a sentence I didn’t anticipate writing when the offseason started: I actually like what the White Sox are doing.
I do know that as a result of I like their additions this offseason, although the percentages are towards them working (definitely all of them working). I do know this as a result of regardless that I’d have them in competition for the very best offseason of any staff, I don’t suppose this offseason pushes them close to competition for a playoff spot in the way in which, say, the Orioles have bulked up with righty energy (Pete Alonso, Taylor Ward) and rotation depth (Shane Baz, Zach Eflin).
However when you have misplaced the third-most video games in main league historical past over the previous three years — because the 324 for the White Sox characterize — then you have got numerous expertise acquisition to do. Thus, utilizing what little cash you have got been allotted to play it secure is unnecessary.
So I just like the upside free-agent play, particularly with Munetaka Murakami, but in addition with Anthony Kay and Sean Newcomb. Heck, I even just like the minor league signing of Jarred Kelenic. And for pure success, in December, the White Sox received the lottery for the primary decide within the July 2026 draft, which at present is anticipated to be UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky.
