Finally, the White Sox are the team trading away their top stars, stepping away from theoretical playoff contention, and stockpiling their farm system. Yet it still feels like they are taking on a ton of risk.
In two deals consummated over two days, the White Sox traded Chris Sale and Adam Eaton for seven prospects. Three of those prospects, Yoan Moncada, Lucas Giolito and Michael Kopech, are now the top three in the White Sox's burgeoning minor league system. It's exactly what everyone felt the Sox should set out to do this offseason.
But the feeling of uncertainty remains.