The Chicago White Sox are a loyal franchise. See Robin Ventura‘s continued employment and the return of Gordon Beckham as recent examples. That’s why it didn’t surprise me when the White Sox signed former outfielder Dayan Viciedo to a minor-league deal to rescue him from the depths of baseball’s scrap heap.
What has surprised me however, is how the Cuban slugger has responded to his new contract.
In 33 games and 107 plate appearances with the Charlotte Knights in Triple-A, Viciedo has mashed to the tune of a .