Mar 28, 2024 - Sports

How to Fake It: The 2024 Chicago White Sox

Justin Kaufmann

Luis Robert, Jr. after he hits a pitch. — Luis Robert Jr. against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Sept. 19, 2023. Photo: G Fiume/Getty Images

The White Sox have cleaned house as they start another rebuild on the South Side.

The big picture: Last year was a mess. New GM Chris Getz is charged with cleaning up after Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams, who were both fired before the end of the season.

Who's out: Dylan Cease, Tim Anderson, Lucas Giolito, Lance Lynn, Yasmani Grandal, Liam Hendriks and others.

Who's still in: Luis Robert, Yoan Moncada, Michael Kopech, Andrew Vaughn and Eloy Jimenez.

Strengths: Luis Robert. The young centerfielder took a huge step forward last year, bashing 38 home runs.

Weaknesses: Pitching staff. They traded Cease this month and sent Michael Kopech to the bullpen. The starting rotation features a who's who of "I've never heard of that guy."

The intrigue: The Sox stumble into this season with more news about stadiums than on-field talent. Owner Jerry Reinsdorf is lobbying the state to pay for a massive new ballpark in the South Loop.

And we still haven't seen the final police report on last year's shooting at Guaranteed Rate.

The bottom line: The Sox are leaning on some former prospects and reclamation projects to push them forward, including shortstop Colson Montgomery and young former reliever, now Opening Day starter Garrett Crochet.

Analysts predict the Sox will lose a lot of games.

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How to Fake It: The 2024 Chicago White Sox

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