Ken Sawilchik, Author at Last Word On Baseball

Yolmer Sanchez is Carving Out a Utility Role

Yolmer Sanchez is carving out a utility role for what could be the next several years for the Chicago White Sox. With a breakout offensive campaign in 2017 in 134 games this year, he’s slashing at .264/.317/.411 with an impressive WAR of 3.3.

Carlos Rodon’s Injury-Filled but Encouraging Season

Carlos Rodon’s injury-filled season started in spring training. He rebounded to finish the season with some respectable numbers.

White Sox Obtain Texas Prospect for Miguel Gonzalez

White Sox obtain Texas prospect Ti’Quan Forbes, a 20-year-old third baseman playing at High –A Down East in exchange for Miguel Gonzalez.

Chicago White Sox Promote Pitching Prospects

White Sox Promote Pitching: The White Sox recently promoted many pitching prospects within their organization as their rebuild continues.

Player Development Now Key to Chicago White Sox Success

Thus player development is now the key to Chicago White Sox rebuild making it the key to the White Sox success.

Reynaldo Lopez Dazzled in Debut

Reynaldo Lopez dazzled in his debut with the Chicago White Sox on Friday, August 4th. The MLB battle ready rookie fired six innings of two-run ball, enabling the White Sox to beat the Kansas City Royals by a score of 6-3. His fastball consistently clocked in at 97-99 MPH, while his wipeout Uncle Charlie and mind-boggling changeup catapulted him to striking out five of the first six batters he faced.

White Sox Add Four Prospects in Trade Deadline Deals

The shuttle between the South Side of Chicago and O’Hare stayed busy the last couple of weeks with a number of big leaguers heading to other destinations while the White Sox added four prospects to the already robust farm system. Anthony Swarzak, Dan Jennings, and Melky Cabrera are now using their car service of choice for their last ride out from the locker room at Guaranteed Rate Field to a contender. Let’s take a look at what the White Sox received in return.

Rebuild Comes at an Interesting Time for Chicago White Sox Fans

With the Cubs week winding down and the White Sox running low on tradable assets, it’s an interesting time for Sox fans to examine what’s important for them

Frazier Trade is Symbolic of New Era

On the surface, the Chicago White Sox trade of Todd Frazier, David Robertson, and Tommy Kahnle to the New York Yankees appears to be nothing more than a rebuilding team dumping veterans for prospects. Dig a little deeper and the Frazier trade is symbolic of the changing of philosophies that is taking place on the South Side of Chicago.

Jose Quintana Trade Fills Two Needs

The two Chicago baseball teams completed a significant transaction that could alter the course of both franchises. The Cubs received stellar starting pitcher José Quintana and parted with four prospects two of whom rank in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100

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Author: Ken Sawilchik