It seems certain that White Sox star left-hander Garrett Crochet will be traded this winter. And the White Sox should do much better in two years (instead of three) of free agency than they were offered at the deadline.
Rivals predict that they will attract prospects from “blue-chip companies” or even more talent.
As reported by USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Dodgers and Phillies are among the teams at the forefront of negotiations. The Orioles have the best young position players.
So are the Mets, as the Post first reported.
Dodgers 2B Gavin Lux is dangling at least one deadline tender and appears to be a trade candidate, especially with Mookie Betts moving to the infield.
As first reported by Katie Wu of The Athletic, the Cardinals will consider trading 3B Nolan Arenado.
Arenado could be a good fit with the Yankees or Mets.
Star SS Willie Adames might be open to consideration as a 3B (to the right team) as well.
The Yankees like both Alex Bregman and Adames. They could be part of Plan B in case top priority Juan Soto leaves for the Mets or elsewhere.
The Yankees are keeping Gleyber Torres under observation, but they may consider it later if they find him.
The Yankees are on everyone's side. That includes Blake Snell, Corbin Burnes and Max Fried, as well as top relievers. However, if Soto doesn't re-sign, most of the stars are more serious options.
