There's an old—and erroneous—cliche about the Chinese symbol for "crisis" being the same as the one for "opportunity."
In the case of Chris Sale, the Chicago White Sox and any prospect-rich contenders seeking an ace via trade, it might end up being true.
First, the crisis: As you've no doubt heard, there's dissent brewing in White Sox land. It started when the team, and specifically executive vice president Ken Williams, informed veteran Adam LaRoche that his 14-year-old son was not allowed to spend extensive time in the clubhouse. And it boiled over when LaRoche responded by abruptly retiring.