Skip to content
967sports

967sports

"Where Every Play Sparks an Epic Sports Story"

Primary Menu
  • Home
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Basketball
  • NBA
  • NHL
  • NRL
  • sport cars
  • MLB
Live
  • Home
  • 2024
  • November
  • 14
  • White Sox Set Sky-High Price for Garrett Crochet: What Teams Must Offer to Land the Young Fireballer
  • Baseball

White Sox Set Sky-High Price for Garrett Crochet: What Teams Must Offer to Land the Young Fireballer

Benjamin Sue November 14, 2024

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
Garrett Crochet #45 of the Chicago White Sox

Garrett Crochet #45 of the Chicago White Sox

Garrett Crochet #45 of the Chicago White Sox
Garrett Crochet #45 of the Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly gearing up to move one of their most promising young pitchers this offseason—Garrett Crochet. According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the White Sox are likely to trade the 25-year-old left-hander, but any team interested in his services will have to fork over a hefty package of prospects in return. While details are still emerging, here’s what we know so far about the potential trade and why teams should be prepared to pay a premium for Crochet.

The White Sox’s Demands: High-Value Prospects

The White Sox are not going to simply give Crochet away. In fact, they’re reportedly seeking a “significant” package of prospects, with a preference for a high-ceiling position player as the centerpiece of the deal. While they are open to including a pitcher in the trade, the White Sox’s preference is clear: they want a position player, ideally one with a bright future ahead of them.

This approach reflects the White Sox’s larger strategy to rebuild their roster with an eye toward the future, focusing on acquiring young, talented players who can help accelerate their contention window. The decision to prioritize position players likely stems from the team’s desire to bolster areas where they’ve struggled, particularly on offense, rather than stockpile more pitching talent.

Why the White Sox Are Willing to Move Crochet

Despite showing flashes of elite potential, Crochet has yet to fully establish himself as a top-of-the-rotation starter. However, his electric stuff—paired with his two remaining years of team control—makes him a highly desirable asset on the trade market. For any team willing to trade for him, the price tag is steep, but there are plenty of reasons to believe that Crochet is worth the investment.

1. Two More Years of Control

Crochet is not a rental. With two years of team control remaining, the team that acquires him will have ample time to develop him further and potentially negotiate a long-term contract. This extended window of control adds significant value to Crochet’s trade market price, as he’s essentially a cost-effective pitching asset for the foreseeable future.

2. High Strikeout Potential

In 2023, Crochet posted a strong season, striking out 209 batters in just 146 innings of work. That’s an impressive 12.9 strikeouts per 9 innings, which is well above average for a starting pitcher. Teams looking to add an impact arm with dominant stuff will see Crochet as an enticing option. His ability to miss bats, especially in high-leverage situations, makes him a valuable asset for teams with playoff aspirations.

3. Youth and Upside

At 25, Crochet is still young by MLB standards. That age gives him the potential to continue developing into a top-tier pitcher for years to come. In a market where free-agent pitchers are often older and coming off injury or inconsistent seasons, Crochet offers a rare combination of age, potential, and affordability. For teams looking to build long-term, a move for Crochet could be the kind of investment that pays off for several seasons.

The Likely Suitors: Big-Market Teams Could Be Key Players

Given Crochet’s skill set and team control, big-market clubs are already making noise about the possibility of acquiring him. One such team, already linked to Crochet in trade rumors, is the New York Yankees. With their deep pockets and need for pitching help, the Yankees could emerge as a strong contender in trade talks for Crochet, especially considering their ongoing quest to add more high-quality arms to their rotation.

Other potential suitors could include teams like the Boston Red Sox, who are in need of a boost to their pitching staff, or even the Los Angeles Dodgers, always on the lookout for young, controllable talent to complement their championship-caliber roster. Given the scarcity of top-tier pitchers on the market this winter, teams like these will be active in trade talks for a young, high-upside arm like Crochet.

What’s the Bottom Line?

The White Sox are in full-on rebuild mode, and moving Garrett Crochet could be a smart way to stockpile talent for the future. However, they’re not going to make a deal unless they get top-tier value in return. For teams interested in acquiring Crochet, be prepared to part with a significant package of prospects—particularly a high-ceiling position player—if you want to land this dynamic young pitcher.

It’s going to take a lot to pry Crochet away from the White Sox, but with two years of team control and a growing reputation as a strikeout machine, it’s easy to see why he’s one of the most sought-after young arms this offseason. Stay tuned as more teams emerge in the trade market, and the asking price becomes clearer in the coming weeks.

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Continue Reading

Previous: LSU Basketball Boosts 2024 Roster with Trio of Elite Recruits.
Next: Mets Predicted to Land Former Cy Young Winner Blake Snell on $155 Million Deal

Related Stories

IMG_0990
  • Baseball
  • MLB
  • New York Yankees

MAJOR BOOST: Yankees Secure Big-Time Power Upgrade at Third Base Ahead of Playoff Push — Key Trade Reshapes Infield and Boosts October Hopes

Kelly June 18, 2025
IMG_0666
  • Baseball

Yankees trade costly pitcher at peak value, setting the stage for a championship push!

Kelly June 10, 2025
JDHDHYUJ
  • Baseball

JUST IN; Yankees GM Brian Cashman Makes Mind Blowing Decision For The Team— And Just in Time

Kelly June 9, 2025

You may have missed

IMG_1392
  • MLB
  • St. Louis Cardinals

Willeman Picked Up by Reds After Strong Start to Season in Sioux City

Kelly June 27, 2025
IMG_1391
  • MLB
  • St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals Receive Timely Boost as Promising Young Outfielder Returns from Appendicitis Setback to Fuel Momentum in Tight NL Wild Card Race

Kelly June 27, 2025
IMG_1389
  • MLB
  • New York Yankees

MLB Fans Choose Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani as Top Vote-Getters to Headline 2025 All-Star Game Starting Lineups at Atlanta’s Truist Park

Kelly June 27, 2025
IMG_0990
  • Baseball
  • MLB
  • New York Yankees

MAJOR BOOST: Yankees Secure Big-Time Power Upgrade at Third Base Ahead of Playoff Push — Key Trade Reshapes Infield and Boosts October Hopes

Kelly June 18, 2025

Categories

  • A-League (1)
  • AFL (546)
  • AFLW (2)
  • Alexander zverev (4)
  • Aston Martin (2)
  • Astrit Selmani (1)
  • Baseball (662)
  • Basketball (379)
  • BOXING (3)
  • Canadian Premier League (3)
  • CFL (57)
  • Chicago Blackhawks (1)
  • Cincinnati Reds (5)
  • CRICKET (37)
  • CYCLING (2)
  • darts championship (9)
    • Mercedes-Benz (7)
  • Dinamo București (1)
  • Dog Show (1)
  • Edmonton Oilers (1)
  • Football (89)
    • Bundesliga (2)
    • Champion League (1)
    • Championship (1)
    • La Liga (3)
    • Premier League (39)
  • Formula 1 (67)
  • formula1 (154)
  • golf (9)
  • Hockey (259)
  • huskies (1)
  • Kansas State Wildcats (1)
  • manchester united (2)
  • Michigan (1)
  • michigan wolverines (8)
  • MLB (1,102)
  • MLS (126)
  • MMA (2)
  • MotoGP (2)
  • National football league (2)
  • National League (1)
  • NBA (372)
  • NCAA (1,544)
  • NCAA BASKETBALL (11)
  • NCCA (35)
  • New England Patriots (8)
  • New York Yankees (7)
  • NFL (3,017)
  • NHL (247)
  • Novak Djokovic (1)
  • NRL (362)
  • olympic (1)
  • OLYMPICS (1)
  • Oregon Ducks (1)
  • pool (1)
  • Rugby (96)
  • Samu Aghehowa (1)
  • Serie a (6)
  • Snooker (1)
  • Soccer (80)
  • sport cars (2)
  • St. Louis Cardinals (9)
  • Tadej Pogačar (1)
  • Tennis (118)
  • Texas rangers (1)
  • Transfer News (16)
  • UFC (2)
  • UFL (5)
  • USWNT (1)
  • VolleyBall (1)
  • WNBA (5)
  • Wrestling (4)

Tags

AFL Atlanta Braves Atlanta Falcons Auburn Tigers Boston Celtics Boston Red Sox Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Cincinnati reds Cleveland Browns Cleveland Guardians Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Edmonton Oilers Essendon Bombers Formula 1 Green Bay Packers Indianapolis Colts Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Max Verstappen Miami Dolphins Michigan Wolverine michigan wolverines Minnesota Vikings MLB MLS NBA NCAA New England Patriots New York Giants New York Jets New York Knicks NFL NHL NRL Ohio State Buckeyes Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Sydney Roosters Tennis
  • Home
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Basketball
  • NBA
  • NHL
  • NRL
  • sport cars
  • MLB
  • Home
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Basketball
  • NBA
  • NHL
  • NRL
  • sport cars
  • MLB
Copyright © All rights reserved. | MoreNews by AF themes.
 

Loading Comments...
 

    %d