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Sox breakout player for 2014?


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QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Feb 11, 2014 -> 11:41 AM)
Which three?

 

 

4. Erik Johnson, RHP | Chicago White Sox

 

Maybe more a workhorse than a future ace, Johnson has made a ton of progress since the White Sox drafted him two years ago out of Cal, and he has a couple of potential out pitches in his arsenal, along with the build for 200-plus innings a year. He could easily be Chicago's third-most valuable starting pitcher in 2014.

 

 

10. Matt Davidson, 3B | Chicago White Sox

 

Davidson has some competition for the regular third-base job, both in March or if he should scuffle in April/May, but he's the best option on their 40-man roster and a good bet to hit .250/.330/.425 or so if he gets regular playing time, with average or just below-average defense.

 

 

13. Marcus Semien, IF | Chicago White Sox

 

Semien could play any of three spots for Chicago -- short, second, or third -- or he could just play a lot of each of them as a true "super-utility" player, getting 400-450 at bats while spelling all three starters. Second baseman Gordon Beckham hasn't sniffed a .330 OBP or a .400 SLG since his rookie year, and he's a fringe defender at best. Semien could end up taking over that job by midseason and forcing a trade or non-tender of Beckham before 2015.

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QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Feb 11, 2014 -> 12:35 PM)
I suppose I should have seen this coming...it's well known that Keith Law loves the White Sox.

 

But apparently not Gordon Beckham...fringe defense at 2B at best? Non-tender? Ouch Keith.

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