The White Sox stunned MLB last Thursday after trading their 2016 All-Star ace to their crosstown rival for another great haul of prospects. The ChiSox dealt 28-year-old lefty Jose Quintana to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for four prospects, including Eloy Jimenez and Dylan Cease who were the top two prospects of the Cubs organization.
General manager Rick Hahn was adamant about getting the best package for Quintana. Hahn and the Sox were listening to offers since last December, but waited to receive yet another great haul of young talent. Hahn previously said the thought of the Sox and Cubs not striking a deal because they play in the same city was “laughable.