Maybe I'm misremembering, but didn't it used to be more teams trying to get closer to the first place teams? Now it's the Yankees, Astros, and Dodgers, already way ahead of everybody, going after everybody good that's available.
It's so stupid, and shame on any White Sox fan that falls for it. Jerry and Co. are laughing at you.
Here's the simple fact, even if it was true, they don't have anywhere near enough to get him.