For a second consecutive offseason, the White Sox are showing some interest in Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, writes USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. Last winter’s talks between the two sides (obviously) didn’t lead to a deal, but the Sox and Dodgers have once again “engaged in preliminary trade talks” surrounding Pederson, per the report. Chicago’s need… (více...)

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the White Sox "have engaged in preliminary trade talks" with the Dodgers for outfielder Joc Pederson.

Nightengale notes that the Dodgers "are actively involved in trade talks with other teams" and that no deal is close with the White Sox. Chicago wants to add more power this winter and Pederson is coming off a 2019 regular season in which he slugged a career-high 36 home runs alongside a career-best .876 OPS. The 27-year-old is projected to make around $8.5 million in 2020, his final year of salary arbitration. He's scheduled to reach free agency leading into the 2021 campaign.

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Ready for contention, #White Sox going hard in pursuit of free agent Zack Wheeler, checked in with #Dodgers on Joc Pederson. usatoday.com/story/sports/m… (více...)

Joc Pederson might look nice in a different shade of blue. Or even Kike Hernández. twitter.com/jase1129/statu… (více...)