The Chicago White Sox have dealt star pitcher Chris Sale to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for prospects Yoan Moncada, Michael Kopech, and others. Ken Rosenthal broke the story earlier this afternoon, signalling the fall of the first domino in Chicago’s inevitable rebuilding process.
Despite going big last season when they traded for third baseman Todd Frazier — and started the year hot — the White Sox needed to tear everything down and start over this offseason. They are a franchise that has hovered around just good enough to not warrant a full rebuild for years, but they have not been to the postseason since 2008.