Back in December of 2007, the White Sox dealt farmhand Chris Carter to the Arizona Diamondbacks for outfielder Carlos Quentin. While we all know the kind of season that Quentin the following year, would it make sense to bring the recently released Carter back for 2017? Here is why it makes sense.
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If the Sox truly are rebuilding, why not take a flyer on a bat that can go deep 40 times? No one is suggesting that the club should sign Carter to a 4-year deal, but finding potential players that the team can flip at the deadline is crucial in a rebuild.