Turning the Page

Turning the Page Leo asked Clare Thursday where the baseball was. Mom had to tell him baseball was over for the season. I think that realization hurt her more than her son. But the 2024 season is already upon us. Yesterday, the White Sox declined their $15 million option on Liam Hendriks, who will spend most of next year rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Mike Clevinger, in turn, exercised his option to pitch elsewhere next season. Look out for the door closing, Mike. Next up, Tim Anderson with a $14 million option. If GM Chris Getz wants to show the new boss is different from the old boss(es), he declines the option. So, there’s baseball all around, especially from now through the winter meetings next month. It’s just not the kind played on a field.