Chicago White Sox Half-Term report: Buyers or Sellers at the Deadline?

his defense. Dewayne Wise (does anyone else like this player?) is the go-to guy when giving a starting outfielder a day off. He can hit, he can run, and his defense is enough to do the job.

THE INTANGIBLES

What more can you say than “they've been here before?” Dye, Konerko, Crede, Pierzynski, Uribe, Ozuna, Buehrle, Contreras, Jenks, and Anderson (not officially on roster) all won the World Series in 2005. Thome brings a veteran presence, along with Cabrera, because of their experience on the Indians playoff teams and Angels playoff teams, respectively. Maybe we add a veteran via trade (a role player or bullpen arm), but the White Sox have a good mix of experience and talent to finish this season off with a playoff run, and hopefully another World Championship.

IF A DEAL IS MADE 

I've heard Greg Maddux (San Diego) and AJ Burnett (Toronto) may become available near the dead-line, and (get this), the Angels could be shopping Jon Garland, only if their starters are healthy, meaning Kelvim Escobar for the most part, but I don't think the White Sox would consider adding a starting pitcher. Although I don't think he's available and would cost way too much to get, Baltimore's Brian Roberts would be a great pick-up. Again, I love Ramirez and his talent and smarts, so I don't know how this would work out. With Swisher hitting, Ramirez would be the odd man out (although he can play a little outfield, or so I hear). Can we add another bullpen arm? Yes. Where should we look? Good question. Considering the way the Rockies are struggling, do they even think about trading Brian Fuentes? Again, this hypothetical deal would not suit the White Sox well (Thornton and Logan have been dominating against left-handed hitters), but it may add another lefty arm while allowing an “odd man out” scenario with an Adam Russel type.

 

WHAT TO GIVE UP

 I'll admit, I don't follow the White Sox farm system closely, so I don't know much about our prospects, and which are “coveted” and “untouchable.” I would hate losing young arms, even if it meant getting a major deal done. I've heard we don't have a strong farm system much anymore, but hopefully Williams is smart and has done his homework when considering trading a prospect for immediate Major League “help” (the White Sox don't need much “help”).

 

BAD MOMENTS OF THE FIRST HALF

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