White Sox & Rockies
Submitted by: JamesWillPeter
White Sox
| Name | Age | Level | P1 | P2 | Availability | Years | AFV | Salary | Surplus | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Gray | 29 | Majors | SP | Medium | 1 | 13.2 | 6 | 7.2 | 5.8 | 7.2 | 8.6 |
Total Value:
7.2
Rockies
| Name | Age | Level | P1 | P2 | Availability | Years | AFV | Salary | Surplus | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Beard | Minors | OF | 2.4 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.9 | ||||||
| Tyler Johnson | Minors | RHP | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.3 | ||||||
| Matthew Thompson | Minors | RHP | 4.1 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
Total Value:
7.6
Comments
1This 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.