White Sox & Rockies

Submitted by: JamesWillPeter

White Sox

NameAgeLevelP1P2AvailabilityYearsAFVSalarySurplusLowMedianHigh
Jon Gray29MajorsSPMedium113.267.25.87.28.6

Total Value:

7.2

Rockies

NameAgeLevelP1P2AvailabilityYearsAFVSalarySurplusLowMedianHigh
James BeardMinorsOF2.41.92.42.9
Tyler JohnsonMinorsRHP1.10.91.11.3
Matthew ThompsonMinorsRHP4.13.34.14.9

Total Value:

7.6

JamesWillPeter

This is a really good trade for both teams. The Rockies, who should enter a rebuild, are getting some key pieces for the future in James Beard, a speedy outfielder, and two right handed arms. The White Sox have done a nice job acquiring the pieces they need, but they still do need a 5th starter, and someone like Gray would be a perfect fit. Gray reminds me of someone like Dylan Bundy, and I do believe he can turn things around and produce a season like 2017. However, there is some risk because he was on the injured list last year and didn't pitch well when he wasn't. If he can keep his hits/9 down, he will be a good pitcher with some decent stuff. It is a low risk, high reward player, and he will only make $6 million next year.

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