Considering the fact the Chicago White Sox have a gaping hole at designated hitter, would it make sense to sign a short-term power bat such as Pedro Alvarez? Sure, he is unlikely to bring a World Series to the South Side in 2017, however adding a left-handed bat would provide balance to a right-handed heavy middle of the order.
Alvarez came into pro ball with a significant amount of hype, as the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted him second overall in the 2008 first-year player draft. Unfortunately for both he and the Pirates, his on-field production never met his ability level.