Like a Broken Record

I just can’t help myself—every time White Sox GM Rick Hahn talks about spending money, I want him to start small and then work his way up.  In other words, find a way to sign Gold Glove infielder Yolmer Sanchez.

Don’t blow smoke about Gerritt Cole or Stephen Strasburg or Nick Castellanos.  And, whatever you do, don’t rehash the Manny Machado saga as proof of serious intentions.  That shows bad judgment more than anything.  How about being upfront with fans and media for a change?

Hahn could start by admitting he doesn’t want to break the bank signing frontline pitchers, and could site any number of free-agent signings that were a bust (Tyler Chatwood, anybody?).  Next, he could address—in as close to plain English as is Hahn-ly possible—his plans for DH and right field.  Castellanos, definitely interested or not?

Finally, Hahn need to recognize, fully and publicly, what the Sox have in Sanchez.  I know, I know, I sound like a broken record, but Sanchez really has all the makings of another Ben Zobrist, and then some.  I’d argue Yolmer has a better glove, and he’s faster on the base paths.  If he gets serious about his hitting, then you’ve really got an exceptional talent.  Consider that he’s had seasons of eight and ten triples before telling me I’m crazy.

The Sox are a team that once signed Albert Belle, the fans be damned.  Now, it’s time to keep Yolmer Sanchez.  It won’t cost nearly as much, and people will actually be happy with such a “small” transaction.