Though fans may be disappointed they haven’t added another signature piece, several prominent sabermetricians think the 2016 White Sox already are a contender.
ESPN analyst Dan Szymborski wants the White Sox to add another free agent before camp opens Feb. 19 to address potential depth issues. The additions of Todd Frazier and Brett Lawrie, along with two veteran catchers, demonstrate to Szymborski that the White Sox are committed to winning this season. Yet with several projected holes, he’d like them to be even bolder and acquire another league average player or two.
But Szymborski also believes that the White Sox can compete as constructed -- if they hit on many of their moves.