In advance of the Crosstown series between the Cubs and White Sox, insiders Patrick Mooney and Dan Hayes are debating four topics regarding the two teams. This is the first of a four-part series.
Today the pair discuss whether or not the White Sox should consider trading Jeff Samardzija. The starter holds a 6-4 record with a 4.02 ERA after turning in his best performance of the year with a four-hit shutout Thursday against the Blue Jays.
But with the White Sox still six games out of the second Wild Card spot - and needing to jump seven teams to earn a playoff bid - there's thought general manager Rick Hahn could move Samardzija, who is in the final year of his contract.