The Chicago White Sox have started fielding calls on a number of players, and may move quite a few before the trade deadline, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports is reporting.
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The White Sox may trade a number of players before the deadline if they cannot climb back into contention.
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White Sox general manager Rick Hahn talked with Heyman about the trade market, stating:
“We are getting phone calls, and they will probably become a little bit more voluminous if we don’t turn it around pretty quickly.”
Chicago does have a number of players that could help a contender during the playoff stretch. Jake Peavy will likely be an attractive starting pitching option in a shallow market. The starter is expected to miss the next four weeks with a broken rib, but he should draw a good return if he can come back healthy.
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Alex Rios and Alexei Ramirez are two position players that might be moved as well. Rios is considered the more attractive option, as the outfielder is hitting .280/.339/.465 in 296 plate appearances this season. Ramirez has struggled at the plate this year, hitting .277/.306/.343. Rios is under contract until 2014, while Ramirez is signed through 2015.
Jesse Crain will also draw a lot of interest; the reliever owns a 0.55 ERA with 43 strikeouts in 34 appearances this season. A team like the Detroit Tigers or Boston Red Sox could plug Crain into the closer role, but the right-hander does not have the "proven closer" label. Matt Thornton and Matt Lindstrom may also be moved to a team in need of bullpen help.
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