White Sox Offseason Possibilities

I would like to see Kenny sign Jenks rather than trade him. A deal that buys out his arbitration years and a year or two of free agency. With no clear guy to step in I sure don't want to revisit the Koch/Gordon/Shingo debacles. There also seems to be a number of available closers so Kenny may not be able to get maximum value for Jenks.

He has zero range but is very good at picking throws out of the dirt. I think a Dye/Figgins deal is more realistic. Figgins can play third and the outfield would be Swisher in left Anderson in center and Quentin in right.

"Gonzales wonders if a Paul Konerko for Chone Figgins trade could take shape, but only if the White Sox add players."

I don't know how this kind of deal would take shape. If the Angels were willing, I would expect the Cubs to come in with a similar Derrek Lee based package, which would likely hold more value than any Konerko package. I would guess that it would look something like Konerko, Broadway and Getz, but honestly I see no way in which the Angels take an offer like that.

"I think a Dye/Figgins deal is more realistic. Figgins can play third and the outfield would be Swisher in left Anderson in center and Quentin in right."

Realistically I don't think the Angels would add Jermaine Dye. They already have Guerrero in right, Hunter in center and Gary Matthews locked up, as well as Reggie Willits and the possible resigning of Garret Anderson. They could split DH time between Guerrero, Anderson and Dye, but I don't think either Guerrero or Dye would want to have to have their time in RF cut severely.

If the Angels would be willing to do a Dye-Figgins trade, I probably do that deal as well. I think the Sox should look to move Konerko before anything happens with Dye though.

One possibility I like a lot:

Paul Konerko to the Giants for Randy Winn

Konerko would give the Giants a veteran power bat, and the White Sox get a prototypical leadoff hitter who can play center. If Konerko would ever waive his NTC to go to San Francisco, I would absolutely love that deal for Chicago.

scribbletone is exactly right. If the Angels are looking for a Konerko type player they would be much more included to reach out to Lee than Konerko. Dollars are close and Lee is just a better player at this time.

I still don't like the deal from the Angels perspective as Lee/Konerko basically carry zero value when you consider their contracts. Both players should be viewed more as salary relief than hot trading chips. Meanwhile, Figgins carries a ton of value. I don't mind taking on more payroll but I would expect to receive back a big impact bat.

If the Yanks couldn't get Tex and if they didn't feel Juan Miranda was ready, I wonder what it would take to get Konerko and if he would be viable to start for the next 2 years?

Maybe Konerko to the Yankees could be something. What about Konerko for Johnny Damon?

The White Sox need a leadoff hitter and don't seem to prioritize CF defense (ie Swisher, Griffey) and the Yankees need a 1B with some pop.

1. Lance Broadway sucks. If he is traded he wouldn't be the center of a trade.

2. Konerko for Cain will never happen. Not when they could get Prince Fielder who is younger and cheaper.

3. Konerko for Figgins could happen but there would have to be a more interesting piece thrown in by the Whitesox. Angels could always move Brandon Wood to third, or the Sox add Fields.

4. Konerko to NYY would never happen because Konerko would veto.

5. Konerko for Winn would be interesting and would free up $4mil for the Sox. I wonder if SF would bite though since they have a semi-youth movement going on.

If Konerko would allow a trade to SF, I still think adding Randy Winn would be great for Chicago. He's a good hitter who can bat leadoff, steal some bases and play a solid center field. I don't really know who else the Sox cooyld possibly get for Konerko, except maybe Figgins.

Konerko has a full NTC because of his 10/5 rights. Regardless of your contract you get the no trade rights if you break the 10/5 barrier.

melonis Rex

I understand Konerko for Cain is highly unlikely, but Chicago does need a 5th starter assuming Jose Contreras is out for good.
As good as we were this year we have many question marks this year.

How about:
Jenks
Alexei Ramirez
Buehrle

for

Reyes

This trade would help solve the Mets closer problems and give them a second baseman and a back end of the rotation guy. Then they can let go of perez and use their cash to sign furcal at SS. For the White Sox this gives them needed speed and they can sign Orlando Hudson to play second and maybe Fuentes to be the closer

"I'd rather take Konerko for Matt Cain, but that's just me."

And that would get shot down in a second. Now, if that deal included John Danks, you would be talking.

"How about:
Jenks
Alexei Ramirez
Buehrle

for

Reyes"

You made the same play in another thread, and the answer is the same. As good as Reyes is, he isn't worth that haul.

"And Ramirez's numbers are very similar to Reyes'."

Well, no. Not even close.

Nevermind ignore that post. I feel like an idiot now. i was thinking u wanted John Danks. Sounds similiar but different guy. My Bad.

I understand that Figgins is EXACTLY the player the Sox are looking for, but trades have to work both ways. Why would the Angels trade Figgins for Konerko when they could re-sign Texiera, (a better hitter for similar money), and KEEP Figgins, who is the heart of their team. I think this deal gets brought up because Figgins is the obvious perfect fix for the Sox, but that doesn't mean it makes any sense for the Angels. This is a one-way, day-dreaming deal.