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Why the White Sox should trade for Blake Snell

2020/12/1
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Hot stove season is here, and rumors involving some of the best players in the game are swirling. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber discuss why the White Sox should be in the running to acquire Tampa Bay Rays ace Blake Snell. The crew discusses how a deal could happen, what would the White Sox rotation look like if they did acquire him and what would it take to make the trade.

(2:20) - How would Blake Snell fit in the White Sox rotation?

(7:46) - Are the White Sox the best team to complete a trade with the Rays?

(14:28) - Are the White Sox willing to part ways with Michael Kopech for Blake Snell?

(24:58) - Other potential trade options for the White Sox, including Sonny Gray and Lance Lynn

(31:09) - Which pitcher would be better for the White Sox to pursue, Blake Snell or Yu Darvish?

(39:35) - If there isn't way to trade for Snell, Gray or Lynn without Kopech, should the White Sox deal him?