steveno89

Vaughn's ranking is because he was heavily scouted and one of the best college hitters period. I would not put too much stock into his 2019 performance and would look for him to mash in 2020.

Any rumors on who the Sox might be targeting in 2020?

Truth^ Sox had a tremendous offseason and will be relevant in 2020, even if the playoffs are not necessarily likely. We have a huge influx of young talent that is big league ready and more depth than we have had in years. Sox were wise to limit much of the spending to one year deals, providing us flexibility in free agency next offseason.

Covey might be back in AAA

That is pretty fair considering the Sox have yet to prove themselves on the field yet. We really need our younger players to take the next step forward to help drive the rebuild. The Twins and Indians will still be formidable this year, but we have done a solid job of removing black holes from our lineup

Mas Cubanos

There is no reason to approach Madrigal about an extension right now. Let him spend the first month in AAA to prove himself and then call him up in May sometime. That right there gives the Sox nearly seven seasons of contractual control, and his lack of power likely holds him back from ever being a player we should be overly concerned about losing down the line.

Unless he puts up an enormous 2019 season likely starting in AA I think it would be tough for him to crack top 100 prospect lists. He does not field per scouting reports all that well, but his arm is plenty good for an outfield corner. That places tons of pressure on his bat to play though. So far injuries have help him back from breaking out, but there certainly is remaining potential there. There's development to be further tapped into, lets hope he can prove that

In our system? Or in the entire MLB?

Going three years for a 35 year old middle reliever is playing with fire. The fall off could happen at anytime, especially with bullpen pitchers. Sox likely had a two year offer on the table, but were unwilling to go to three years for Harris.

Oh believe me, I have moved on. Was just just imagining how insane that lineup would be

We need to add some form of a 2B/OF Utility player in the event of an injury or two as well

Gennett remains unsigned I believe

Zobrist on a cheap one year deal could make sense^

Once Madrigal is up, this is easily the most exciting White Sox roster...ever?

I know this is irrelevant and in the past, but could you even imagine this lineup in 2021 had a certain trade never happened? C-Grandal 1B-Vaughn 2B-Madrigal SS-Tatis Jr. 3B-Moncada RF-Robert CF-Anderson LF-Jimenez DH-Abreu SO MANY DINGERS

Mazara is a shrewd gamble for the White Sox to take because one of three outcomes will happen: 1) Mazara takes a developmental step and becomes a quality regular at RF. Sox control him through 2021. 2) Mazara is the same guy he has been, Sox look to upgrade the position via trade or FA next offseason. This is likely. 3) Mazara is awful, Sox cut bait He will not have much pressure on him to perform in the bottom of the order, and there is upside remaining if the change of scenery helps him.

I would expect some initial growing pains with Robert, but the talent is there for him to eventually thrive in the MLB. He's the type of prospect you dream on him putting it all together.

The lack of walks and strikeout rate are partially what holds me back from saying Robert is a sure fire star in the making. https://www.fangraphs.com/players/wander-franco/sa3007033/stats?position=SS A guy like Wander Franco, posting that BB% and K% rate at his age against high A totally indicates a flat out elite future bat. I'm not comparing the two directly, but I'd like to see Robert draw a few more walks and cut down a little on the K's. Overall he should be dynamic in our lineup!

I understand a bit of fangraphs restraint with Robert. He does not walk much, and there are some swing and miss concerns. Lewis Brinson busting I'm sure gives them pause. That said Robert is extremely talented and just as easily could break out at the MLB level in 2020. Superstar upside for sure.

I'd try to lock up Moncada before he goes out and puts up a 6 WAR season and essentially ensures he does not sign an extension.

Outside of bullpen, possibly a 2B/OF, looking into Giolito and Moncada extensions are the smartest things the Sox can do right now. Lock up this core as long as possible.

Betts is likely looking at 10/$370 million in free agency, the Sox will not be touching numbers like that

It does because this is a major league deal There will have to be movement on the 40 man to add Robert and Encarnacion I'd predict Zavala/Medeiros/Foster get waived

Why would Betts even consider signing an extension when he can hit free agency in a year? Sox are also not dealing all that young talent for a one year rental being paid $28 million in 2020. They will need young inexpensive players like Vaughn and Dunning to keep contention going.