The end of Joakim Soria’s tenure with the White Sox was foreseen from the moment he was acquired. In taking on the majority of the veteran reliever’s $9 million salary in exchange for a non-prospect in a three-team trade in January, the goal was always for Soria to provide enough value in a late-inning role […]
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South Side Morning 5: White Sox Troll Twins
Rooting against your team is unnatural. In 2018, legions of fans in almost every sport have been persuaded to root for losses in order to recoup higher draft picks. There’s a cold logic to it, and as an analyst, I can explain the cold logic and whether I believe it is correct or incorrect depending […]
White Sox Trade Musings
We’re a little more than a month away from the non-waiver trade deadline, and while the White Sox are unlikely to be as active in the trade market as they were a year ago, there are likely a few deals to be made. While the teardown that took place over the last year and a […]
South Side Morning 5: These Things Are Bound To Happen
1. Opening Day in Chicago seemed hunky dory when the White Sox turned a 7-3 lead over to the expectantly reliable duo of Nate Jones and Joakim Soria. Then some time passed, too many Tigers crossed home plate, and next thing you knew the White Sox were 9-7 losers in 10 innings. As much as […]
South Side Morning 5: A normal baseball game where nothing weird happened
Wednesday’s 4-3 victory over the Blue Jays will be remembered — if it’s remembered for anything — for the unusual play in the top of the 5th inning that will ultimately go down as nothing more than an RBI single by Yoan Moncada. But five impressive innings from Carson Fulmer, two more home runs, and […]
South Side Spring Training 5: We Have Our First Injury
1. The fact that Micker Adolfo’s UCL injury doesn’t appear as serious as the team initially thought is obviously good news for the young outfielder who’s battled his share of misfortune during his four years in the system. Adolfo had a breakout season in Low-A Kannapolis in 2017, both in terms of production and his […]
White Sox acquire Joakim Soria, Luis Avilan, cash for Jake Peter
The White Sox made a shrewd move Thursday night, acquiring relievers Joakim Soria and Luis Avilan, and cash considerations in a three-team trade with the Royals and Dodgers. Minor league utility infielder Jake Peter was sent to the Dodgers as part of the exchange. After the “All Relievers Must Go” mega sale last season, as […]