Josh and Jim breakdown Aaron Bummer's contract extension while previewing the upcoming 2020 season for the catcher, first and second base positions.
- Could Yasmani Grandal be a Top 10 position player?
- Will Nick Madrigal be the Opening Day starter at second base?
- Can Jose Abreu slow down the decline phase of his career?
They explore each of those questions and answer yours in P.O. Sox:
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Andrew Segall
Are there any injury situations that you are monitoring either with concern or with optimism?
Bill Wiggins
In the last two years, Tim Anderson has had a great first half with stolen bases but very poor second half. How come? With his speed, I think he should hit leadoff until Robert or Madrigal prove capable.
Patreon Bonus P.O. Sox Questions
Do you expect Gavin Sheets to start the season in Charlotte, and how do you think the White Sox will shuffle their 1B/DH logjam if he has a breakout season? Encarnacion would likely not be retained, but that would still leave Vaughn, Abreu, and Collins, in addition to potentially Grandal. Who stays, who goes?
Assuming the rotation looks good when Rodon is healthy again, does he become the prime trade piece for the Sox if they are in the hunt near the trade deadline? Even with his injury history, do you think a package of him and someone like Mercedes could get anything of value?
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