The White Sox are buyers and that is not ridiculous.

The White Sox are one game ahead of the Yankees in the standings:

"On July 11, Carlos Beltran is the Yankees MVP. By August 1, the 39-year-old could be wearing a different uniform."

I don't think any intelligent observer believes Beltran is the Yankees MVP so far this season. It may not be an important opinion, but it level-sets for the rest of the article.


"With the Yankees entering the All-Star break at a perfectly mediocre 44-44, the next few weeks will likely signal to general manager Brian Cashman (and ownership) whether to buy, sell or stand pat at the trade deadline. If New York does decide to sell off parts, Beltran will garner interest across the sport."

Across the whole sport ... besides one half of the sport known as the National League.


"A potential sleeper for the switch-hitting October legend? The Chicago White Sox—if their current reclamation project falls through.

Chicago signed former MVP Justin Morneau with an eye on second-half production. With a rehab assignment almost complete, the former Twins star could be in the White Sox lineup when the second half opens. If he produces, Chicago's abysmal DH production issues could be solved. If not, cue the Beltran rumors, per George King of the New York Post:"

Jeez, the Ledger referencing the Post. I should have just gone to the Post.


"Heading into the break, the White Sox designated hitters own a .703 OPS. That's good for 12th in the AL and well below the .771 league average. The White Sox hit the All-Star break at 45-43, one game better than the Yankees."

Riiight ...