Without precedent for a couple of years, the Chicago White Sox are purchasers heading into the offseason. With the yearly Winter Meetings not too far off, the White Sox will positively be hoping to make an exchange or two. Remembering the way that the White Sox are still amidst a modify, lets investigate the possibilities that won't be moving in the following month. Definitely zero chance of being exchanged Eloy Jimenez: The White Sox top possibility, Eloy Jimenez is the eventual fate of the White Sox. Jimenez is the #3 possibility in baseball, and is all normal to be a great Rookie of the Year competitor once he gets the call to the majors right on time next season. Michael Kopech: Kopech is the White Sox top pitching prospect, and is out for all of next season because of Tommy John Surgery. TJS or not, Kopech wouldn't be remembered for any exchange, given his high roof, and the commitment put towards the improvement of Kopech up to this point in the revamp. Dylan Cease: Like Kopech and Jimenez, Cease is important for the White Sox future center. Their 2018 Minor League Pitcher of the Year, Cease is falling off of a unimaginable season. While Cease isn't normal in the significant associations until late next season at the earliest, his true capacity is only excessively high for the White Sox to remember him for any exchange conversations.

Top 20 Seattle Mariners possibilities for 2019 The rundown and grades are a mixing of present execution and long haul potential. Remarks are gladly received, yet in the end all examination and obligation is mine. Fast PRIMER ON GRADE MEANINGS Grade A possibilities are the first class. In principle, they have a decent possibility becoming stars or hotshots. Hypothetically, most Grade A possibilities form into stars or if nothing else significant association regulars, on the off chance that wounds or different issues don't mediate. Note that is a significant "if" at times. Grade B possibilities have a decent opportunity to appreciate effective professions. Some will form into stars, some will not. Most wind up spending quite a long while in the majors, in any event in a minimal job. Grade C possibilities are the most well-known type. These are folks who have something good going for them, however who might have a question mark or three, or who are only excessively far away from the majors to get a precise feel for. A couple of Grade C folks, particularly at the lower levels, do form into stars. Many end up as job players or seat folks. Some don't make it by any means. At long last, remember that all grades are shorthand. A Grade C possibility in new kid on the block ball could turn out to be exceptionally great, while a Grade C possibility in Triple-An is logical simply a future job player.

The minor league baseball season comes with a difficult schedule. The players compete in roughly 140 games in 165 days. They will tell you the hardest part is being on the road for six months out of the year away from their family and friends. However, this week is a homecoming for two East Tennessee natives playing at Smokies Stadium. The Smokies host the Rocket City Trash Pandas, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. Former Grainger High School standout, Trey Cabbage will check off a bucket-list moment by playing at Smokies Stadium this week. Oh, it’s a blessing. Cabbage said about playing at Smokies Stadium. I’ve wanted to do this since I was knee-high to a grasshopper coming to these games. Watch the live Rugby World Cup action that beIN SPORTS has to offer wherever you are and on any device exclusively on beIN SPORTS CONNECT

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Brennan Oxford, a 2018 New Hampshire HS pitcher committed to Wake Forest, has thrown four straight no-hitters!

He had surgery to relieve pressure on his brain. Let's all give him the best wishes we can!

2016 League Top Hitters lists via GAPPER points.

Top 20 pitching prospects in each league based on GAPPER points.

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