r/whitesox • u/Background-You-2073 • 2d ago

Opinion Sonny Gray

Anybody else think we ought to get Sonny Gray to change his Sox this off-season? Not only would we get a true ace, we’d get a hardened veteran who could teach the kids so much. Thoughts?

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u/SlickWillie86 2d ago

I like him as a plan B to Skubal. Not sure I love the years and money for anyone younger that’s a 27 FA. Gray won’t be cheap in AAV, but the total contract cost will be lower. I’m also more bullish on the potential of some of our young arms becoming top of rotation guys, namely Taylor and Hagen, as well as Schultz to be a good starter with upside should he figure it out.

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u/Background-You-2073 2d ago

The young pitchers have a lot of raw talent but they need a lot of mentoring. Enter Sonny Gray. Tell you what, if I was in the twilight of my career, any career, I’d think the chance to teach and inspire the next generation would really look good to me. He’d be so respected with us, unlike with the Red Sox where somehow he got lost in the shuffle, which was shameful.

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u/Pcshearer16 2d ago

Sonny gray and his 101 stuff+ should stay far away from this team

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u/RookLobster90 2d ago

Who else would you go after? 101 stuff+ is pretty good for starters