How did we get here? Eaton played a role with the Nationals and helped them to a championship, but the Sox got multiple key pieces to their roster. 3 pick last June, swings a mighty bat, though his rise to the majors might be delayed because Chicagos first base and DH spots are already filled. Prospects might not advance as quickly as anticipated; Blake Rutherford, for instance, was the headliner when the White Sox traded Frazier, Robertson, and Tommy Kahnle to the Yankees in 2017, but he posted a below-average batting line at Double-A last season. Then Giolito was the worst qualified starter in the majors, multiple prospects suffered debilitating injuries, and Chicago finished the season with 100 losses, the franchises worst mark since 1970. Rick Hahn looks on as Tim Anderson takes batting practice prior to his major-league debut at U.S. Cellular Field on June 10, 2016. And the young hurlers, led by 2019 breakout Giolito, can fill out the rotation with upside. White Sox bench coach Joe McEwing separates shortstop Tim Anderson from the Royals' Salvador Perez at second base after an exchange of words causing the benches to clear in the first inning on April 28, 2018. Before the White Sox make a run at relevance, its worth analyzing the path they traveled to this juncture, and how it reflects the multifarious ways to build a winning roster. Ultimately, the White Sox needed reinforcements to get back on track after 2022, and they fell way short. There are many similarities to this young Reds team to the Sox group from just a few seasons ago. Well, the market was mighty soft that offseason. His defensive services in the outfield were helpful, too. The Chicago Bears removed wide receiver Chase Claypool from the PUP list on Monday. Chicago simply would not venture more than a few games from .500. Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf congratulates Tim Anderson in the visitors clubhouse Thursday at Progressive Field after the White Sox clinched the AL Central title. Veterans. Giolito and Moncada had breakout seasons. In 2017, they handed the White Sox some of their best prospects for the lefty starter, Quintana. The Sox are now mostly healthy and in a position to compete after an injury-plagued season, according to Hahn. How the rebuild stalled: A play in 10 acts. On top of that, the team cancelled SoxFest, even though the Cubs had their convention within a week of when the White Sox would have had theirs. The White Sox traded Jos Quintanawho, surprise, was also signed to a cheap long-term dealto the Cubs in return foragain, surprisemore prized prospects. This year were on the precipice of something fairly special, Hahn said. The Reds' young core is putting things together on a similar pace to what we saw from the Sox during the 2020 COVID-shortened season. Jimnez quietly batted 25 percent better than the league average after the All-Star break as he adjusted to MLB pitching in his rookie year. We thought we were going to have this on the Southside in 2020 and 2021, and those dreams have evaporated quicker than a puddle in the hot Georgia sun on a summer day. He should provide a boost on both sides of the ball; his bat rates as the best among catchers in the past three seasons (min. They made savvy free agent acquisitions in Travis D'Arnaud, Eddie Rosario, Charlie Morton and others. An enviable farm system is not itself a complete recipe for success, however. In a short series, anything can happen, he said. And in a draft as uncertain as baseballs, where fewer than half of players picked in the first round last three seasons in the majors, its impossible to build a contender through this method alone. GM Rick Hahn puts his White Sox legacy on the line with rebuild Had Appel, who has already retired without making the majors, and/or Aikenwho didnt end up signing with Houston due to a medical scare, and has since stalled in the low minors with Clevelandworked as intended, Houston might not have needed any pitching upgrades in August 2017. Both Kopech and Moncada earned pivotal roles with the South Side, but haven't lived up to them at this point. Tony La Russa, 77, was hired as a manager for the Sox last year, and this is the first time hes been managing since 2011. The 15 worst contracts in Chicago White Sox history. Jos Abreu was already an All-Star first baseman, after signing out of Cuba before the 2014 season, and shortstop Tim Anderson debuted in the majors that year, after joining the franchise in the first round of the 2013 draft. But first and foremost its about the fans and the fact we could win this championship, it means a lot. Plus, National Trade Night Follow-Up. Next. The franchise had to endure, wait for it, four consecutive losing seasons bottoming out by finishing in last place in 2016. First of all, theres a myth they had to talk me into it, he said of the rebuild orchestrated by general manager Rick Hahn and vice president Ken Williams. Other White Sox draftees could help the club soon, too. The only silver lining is that the lopsided nature of the series likely meant that having home-field advantage would have made no difference in the outcome. pic.twitter.com/JhO9YVoxj2. They traded veterans like Todd Frazier, David Robertson, and Anthony Swarzak. The White Sox final move was set by being as ready as possible and having true staying power at the big league level. It killed him to be sitting in the stands or sitting in a suite watching the game, Reinsdorf said. Chicago White Sox timeline: A history of their recent rebuild - MSN Since 2016, the front office has been building the White Sox roster as we know it today. Tim Anderson runs the bases after hitting a solo homer at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 19, 2021. They finished the season in fourth, with a 78-84 record, and Shields in particular was no help at all. His major interest on the baseball side is what is best for the Chicago White Sox and the fans were hoping to drive into our ballpark in droves. Reynaldo Lpez had a 3.91 ERA but a 4.63 FIP. Grandal, Keuchel, Gio Gonzalez and Edwin Encarnacin (not yet official) have joined the team this offseason, providing important clubhouse presences who have experienced playoff baseball. Yon Moncada, an integral part of the Chicago White Sox rebuild, sees I never had any doubt in my mind. Im just pleased with the way that he handled everything and the way he just come in and be a part of the family, Anderson said. He led the league in triples and knocked 14 balls out of the park with 59 RBIs. Watching this team in person for two days, I couldn't help but be envious of Braves fans who get to watch this baseball powerhouse every night. Hahn: White Sox will reshape, not rebuild | Chicago White Sox - MLB.com He already projects as slightly more valuable this year than established outfielders such as Austin Meadows, Marcell Ozuna, and Starling Mart. White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech poses for a portrait on photo day during spring training on Feb. 20, 2020. Teammate Adam Engel told Robert to use his speed and skills to acclimate himself to the majors: You have to push the limits and push the boundaries because you have the ability to do things that other people cant.. Owner Jerry Reinsdorf does not beat the market for star players in free agency. The White Sox were surprisingly decent in the first half of 2019, entering the All-Star Game at 42-44. And White Sox optimists have been premature before; at the start of the 2018 season, Rany Jazayerli wrote for The Ringer that the clubs rebuild may pay off even sooner than anyone expected. Did it help them ultimately in the long run? Before 2017, Chicago didnt have a top-10 farm system, as rated by Baseball America, since 2002; theyve been that high every season since. But now theres a bigger prize and we hope we can bring that home to them. During the Guardians celebration of their division title, a couple of players seemed to mock the White Sox by yelling [expletive] the White Sox and chanting Fire Tony. Normally, I would have been furious, but I was upset enough at the White Sox that I thought, good for them. By the end of the 2017 season, Anderson had his confidence back and his average had picked up. However, there were some causes for concern, one of which was all of the injuries to young talent. Hahns gambit had failed. It was an easy decision because we were going to be caught in mediocrity, and thats no fun. Yon Moncada was one of the first key players added when the Chicago White Sox went the rebuild route. We deserve it. 1 hr 33 min. They went 50-44 after that great start, to cruise to a 93-69 finish. This weekend served a grave reminder of how the White Sox rebuild has failed. That's optimistic, to say the least. May 18, 2023 3 min read Follow Us Subscribe The Chicago White Sox 's story over the past year has been an underwhelming one. (Chris Sweda /. How Chicago White Sox are screwing up their tank-job rebuild - Sportsnaut Here's where the MVP race stands as we begin the 2nd half. In a bizarre all-around year due to Covid, the White Sox made the playoffs for the first time in 12 seasons. They fell to the Oakland As in a three-game series, ending their first postseason appearance since 2008. Play Ball: Chicago White Sox Rebuild Comes to Fruition All we can do is be transparent about this process and what we are trying to do. 3 Jon Gray) and Brady Aiken in the same spot the next year. Chicago Chicago White Sox timeline: A history of their recent rebuild, starting with the motivation in 2016 through winning the AL Central in 2021 One of the best parts of the Chicago. (This graph includes an assemblage of preseason projections dating back to 2005, originally collected by former FanGraphs writer Jeff Sullivan.). "Huge win," Frank Thomas said of the Eaton trade on the White Sox Pregame Live show. REBUILDING THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX in MLB the Show 21Hit the if you enjoyed! Only the teams that signed the three top free agentsthe Yankees with Gerrit Cole, the Nationals with Stephen Strasburg, and the Angels with Anthony Rendonspent more. They took surplus talent to acquire star caliber talents in Matt Olson, Sean Murphy, and Raisel Iglesias. Many White Sox fans see Leury Garcas home run as the peak of the rebuild. This is all about fans, and everybody associated with the organization. This was the same press conference where La Russas retirement was officially announced. But no farm system survives intact. There was some speculation it was related to going from 60 games back to 162 but so many of ours happened early in the season that really fatigue or increased workload probably shouldnt have factored into that.. Growing up a pitcher in the '90s and being able to turn on the TV at 6:05 p.m. to see Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, Steve Avery, and a host of other's dominate was certainly an experience. Here are three reasons why Chicago must trade Lucas Giolito. Hahn reiterated that point to MLB.com during an interview earlier in the week. Not with life Im always happy with life. The Astros, meanwhile, werent fully actualized as a championship contender until they traded for Justin Verlander and Ken Giles, and added complementary veterans like Brian McCann, Josh Reddick, and sign-stealing architect Carlos Beltrn. I am still unsure why Hahn felt the need to say this. 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Unlike the debuts of Moncada, Giolito, Kopech, Eloy Jimnez and Dylan Cease, no fans were allowed inside the ballpark to witness Roberts first game. As the White Sox near an inevitable retooling of their roster at the Aug. 1 trade deadline, let's look back at how they got here. Tats looks like a future MVP candidate, and hes leading a renaissance in San Diego, where the sports top-ranked farm system as of last spring is churning out prospects to populate the next Padres contender. And though they havent won another title since 2017, the Gerrit Cole trade before the 2018 season certainly helped Houston remain the leagues most imposing club. This is the first time in franchise history that the White Sox are going to the playoffs for the second year in a row and healthy for the first time in a long time. The 24-year-old spent last season on the 49ers and Texans practice squads. Eloy Jimnez started flexing his power after a slow start to his MLB career. Chicago White Sox: This Rebuild Will be Worth the Wait - Da Windy City Remillard knocked his first major league dinger, a solo shot, to left center field in the top of the third inning, giving the Sox the 2-0 lead. It was a bad hire on paper, and it was a bad hire in practice. Then the Padres, who were in a similar situation to the White Sox, swooped in. This website stores data such as cookies to . The biggest setback involved Michael Kopech, who needed Tommy John surgery after getting a small taste of major league action. The White Sox are angling for their first playoff berth in more than a decade, and theyre illustrating why the best path to winning is development plus spendingnot just one, not just the other. Best Topps Chrome Release and Prospect Talk With Aram Leighton. Three years later, Fernando Tats was the no. All we can do is put players in the best position to succeed and augment the roster appropriately as needed. The crucial moments that set the White Sox rebuild up for failure. The teams home attendance dropped more than 7,000 fans per game compared to the start of the decade, and more than 11,000 fans per game compared to the last time it made the playoffs. I dont get loud like you., Anderson told reporters: Im a leadoff guy, so my job is to get my teammates going. Cubs, White Sox All-Stars go to bat for struggling managers as second half arrives. Only the teams that signed the three top free agentsthe Yankees with Gerrit Cole, the Nationals. Keuchel is fit for the job, having missed time for just one injury in his career, when a pinched nerve in his neck cost him two months of the 2017 season. In one season, Giolito went from being one of the worst starters in the game to one of the best. Jerry Reinsdorf smokes a cigar while watching the White Sox warm up before Game 3 of the ALDS against the Astros on Oct. 10 2021. Chicagos predecessors have also confronted this dilemma. It was still a successful regular season, but they finished two games behind the mighty Astros, and as a result, Houston had home-field advantage for the ALDS. How the rebuild stalled: A play in 10 acts - South Side Sox (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). Steve Paradzinski Jun 27, 2023 8:45 PM EDT Being an impartial baseball observer can be an interesting experience at times. Shortly after the Cubs victory parade, Sox general manager Rick Hahn said hes driven to change things. Rick Hahn looks on as Tim Anderson takes batting practice prior to his major-league debut at U.S. Cellular Field on June 10, 2016. Baseball America rated Chicagos farm system no. Reinsdorf and La Russa both denied their relationship was a factor in the hiring. On paper, this was a small step in the right direction, as Benintendi seemed to at least partially fill a couple of glaring gaps on the roster. Heres a look at key overall maneuvers the club made to get to this point full of high expectations as the 2020 season approaches. Sure, the major league teams record was not that important at that point, as nobody expected the White Sox to contend in 2018. Sale won a World Series title with the Red Sox. However, this hiring had enough red flags to where it was an exception. Dallas Keuchel: 2023Yasmani Grandal: 2023Yon Moncada: 2023Lucas Giolito: 2023Michael Kopech: 2024Tim Anderson: 2024Dylan Cease: 2025Eloy Jimnez: 2026Luis Robert: 2027. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). Bringing you articles, podcasts, and videos to keep you up to date with what's On Tap in Chicago sports news. I just want us to be playing meaningful games every October.. What I wanted was somebody that I felt could really handle the pitchers and can relate to the players, and I knew Tony could do it., To which shortstop Tim Anderson confirmed again Thursday, calling La Russa a great guy.. The Houston Astros will be hosting the Sox in the first-round matchup scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday. Typically, I am open-minded when it comes to managerial hires, and I am happy to give new managers a chance. 10 Reasons the Chicago White Sox Need to Face Reality and Rebuild Baseball's Biggest Teardown Could Provide New Blueprint - WSJ Catcher Yasmani Grandal, first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacin, and starting pitchers Dallas Keuchel and Gio Gonzlez signed with the club this winter, while outfielder Nomar Mazara came to Chicago in a trade for 2018 second-round pick Steele Walker. The Chicago White Sox need to focus on the future going forward. Then the Astros whiffed on two top picks in a row, taking Mark Appel first in 2013 (ahead of no. It promised to be a departure from the lackluster baseball we've been watching at 35th/Shields for well over a year now, and looked like it would showcase big boy baseball. But I wasnt happy with how I was performing because I knew I was so much better. Speaking of Giolito, though, he was one of only two reliable starting pitchers on the team. The Chicago Bears have signed WR Isaiah Ford to a contract after a successful tryout with the team on Monday. First base prospect Andrew Vaughn, the no. Zach Remillard, 418 feet, Sunday, July 23. But it came full circle for the Sox in the end. A 418 . All year they showed no fight and could never get any consistency going. White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodn salutes the crowd after throwing a no-hitter against the Indians on April 14, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. The following offseason was a crucial one, but fortunately, they had an abundance of opportunities to make substantial improvements. Hahn also said he believes he is more critical of his work than anyone else, and that if he ever felt that he was the wrong person for the job, he would step aside. The trade made a lot of sense for the White Sox at the time. He played 122 games and hit 31 home runs with 79 RBIs. Consider me doubtful. But if we had the opportunity to acquire some high-impact talent that would be around for a number of years, it was time to start that process. Look no further than Nicky Delmonico digitally redecorating the front of the White Sox facility to crown them World Series champions in 2019, 2020 and 2021. The White Sox still have plenty to prove to reach the Astros level pre-Verlander. White Sox players greet Tim Anderson (7) at the plate after the shortstop hit a walk-off home run in the ninth inning to beat the Yankees 9-8 in the Field of Dreams game Thursday in Dyersville, Iowa. Rumors are swirling that #2 prospect Noelvi Marte will be joining the club soon, adding to its exciting young nucleus that includes De La Cruz, Steer, Jonathan India, and TJ Friedl. Cubs-Rangers and White Sox-Tigers series will open 2024 MLB season. Moncada led the club in batter WAR last season, as he finally hit like a former top prospect after two mediocre campaigns. Chief architect of that rebuild and current White Sox roster general manager Rick Hahn is hopeful that with this year's roster, they'll be able to make noise deep into the postseason. This website stores data such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as marketing, personalization, and analytics. The end of the first half for the Sox came . ", White Sox receive: Yoan Moncada, Michael Kopech, Luis Alexander Basabe, Victor Diaz. I play the game with a lot of energy, lot of confidence. On top of that, La Russa had been charged with his second DUI earlier that year. After exploding out of the gate at 43-25 in 2021, the final 94 games were nothing special. Fans in Cincinnati are beginning to believe in this young team, and the energy in the ballpark is similar to what we felt early in the 2021 season back when fun looked as if it had returned for good to the corner of 35th/Shields. This was not a situation where Machado took less money to play for a team that was already competing. In Chicago Cubs' shadow, Chicago White Sox start rebuild - ESPN Injuries and stalled development could derail the Reds' ability for sustained success in the way it did with the Sox, but only time will tell. The three games were all tightly contested with both teams showcasing relentless offenses and exciting, young players captivating fans on both sides. The Astros, meanwhile, were the sports worst team three years running and drafted Carlos Correa no. 24 min. Reinsdorf was criticized when he hired 76-year-old manager Tony La Russa, his friend whom then-GM Ken Harrelson fired in 1986, after last seasons wild-card series loss to the Athletics. . This is the 6th most important White Sox player in 2022 The Chicago White Sox started a massive rebuild this off season when they traded away perennial All-Star and fan favorite Chris Sale. It was also not a situation where one team beat the market by miles to the point where Machados services were not worth the insane cost. I wanted to do it just as much as they wanted to do it. Maybe not, considering all the names in that trade are rumored on the trade block, as of this writing. Robert and the Sox had agreed to a six-year, $50 million deal with two options before his first major-league game, the largest deal in major-league history for a player without any service time. The Secret to the Chicago White Sox's Rebuild - The Ringer The DISH Deluxe 2023-07-17. Column: As Cactus League play begins, we'll get - Chicago Tribune After winning the World Series in 2016, Theo Epstein and the Cubs hoped to add a valuable arm to their rotation to make another push post-2016. As it turns out, those concerns were valid. Aaron Rowand and Joe Crede were decent contributors; Jon Rauch, Joe Borchard, Matt Ginter, Dan Wright, Lorenzo Barcel, Brian West, Josh Fogg, and Jason Stumm all busted. Projections from FanGraphs and Baseball Prospectus estimate the White Sox at 83-84 wins this season, and about a 20 to 25 percent chance of reaching the playoffs. White Sox trade: Adam Eaton to the Washington Nationals, White Sox receive: Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez, Dane Dunning. The team developed impact, homegrown talent in Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, Spencer Strider, Max Fried, Kyle Wright and others. Making the tough decisionsChris Sale is probably the best pitcher in White Sox history, and if not, hes certainly in the top two or three. He and Grandal could form the perfect pairing, targeting corners all game longto say nothing of Grandals ability to make life easier for all the young Chicago pitchers learning how to navigate MLB lineups. The Tats trade is already a disaster of epic proportions, and will grow even worse with every All-Star-caliber season the young shortstop plays in San Diego. Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa arrives at a press conference before announcing he wont return for the 2023 season at Guaranteed Rate Field on Oct. 3, 2022. La Russa had not managed since 2011, and there were serious questions about his ability to connect with his new teams young core, especially considering that a few players did not follow traditional (unwritten) rules. It was a much different outlook at the end of 19 compared to the end of 18. Plus, Sox Buyers or Sellers With Chris Cotillo. Hahn made the first move of the rebuild at the winter meetings on Dec. 7, 2016, dealing ace Chris Sale to the Boston Red Sox for four prospects, including power arm Michael Kopech and Moncada. The White Sox scuffled down the stretch in September 2020 and lost the top seed in the expanded playoffs, falling to the No. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune). That set up the team for the epic failure we have seen through the first quarter of the 2023 season. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) The blueprint to build an MLB superteam keeps evolving. I long for these days to come back to the corner of 35th/Shields again someday. Despite coming off two straight years of being in the postseason, the team was mediocre all season. Few in the White Sox organization feel that more than first baseman Jos Abreu. 1 picks never played in the major leagues. Know Your Chicago White Sox Enemy: Chicago Cubs - South Side Sox If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). The 2021 season looks to be the true open of a prime contending window, but Hahn doesnt want to dampen fans expectations in the present. He earned five straight All-Star nods with the Sox and finished top-5 in AL Cy Young voting four times. Kopech has endured growing pains ever since leaving the bullpen in 2022. However, the Chicago White Sox's manager will not let himself get too excited about the good things happening. Jerry Reinsdorf had forced his hand on the organization, still feeling guilty about La Russa being let go 34 years earlier. The Cubs picked in the top 10 of the draft every year from 2011 to 2015, and the first four players picked that high all contributed to their World Serieswinning team in 2016: Javier Bez (ninth), Albert Almora (sixth), Kris Bryant (second), and Kyle Schwarber (fourth). Fans in Atlanta and Cincinnati are enjoying baseball season right now, while we are stuck in an angst-ridden malaise that has engulfed this fan base and franchise. He hit .284 with an OPS just under .800. Could be a future zero.. The White Sox rebuild is still a work in progress - NBC Sports Chicago Thats why I went to Rick and (executive vice president) Kenny (Williams) and said we should go after this guy.. Fagerstrom described him as follows, reflecting industry consensus at the time: A total wild card. Its amazing to be coming over to the White Sox with a bunch of young talent, Giolito said. Former Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham has returned to New Orleans on a one-year deal. He wanted to stay in Chicago, and he wanted to win with the White Sox. If June 2016 represented Chicagos quiet low point, December 2016 represented the loud start of a new chapter for the franchise.
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