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Sox bolster pitching depth with Hicks-Sandlin cash deal
sports26 days ago

Sox bolster pitching depth with Hicks-Sandlin cash deal

The Chicago White Sox wired a deal to add right-handers Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin (plus two players to be named later) and $8 million in cash in exchange for pitching prospect Gage Ziehl, coming on the heels of signing Seranthony Domínguez and Austin Hays; Sandlin could push for a rotation spot while Hicks figures to be used in relief, with discussions of Leasure as a possible piece and the transaction framed within Chicago’s payroll constraints.

White Sox land pitching prospect in Hicks-Sandlin swap with Red Sox
sports27 days ago

White Sox land pitching prospect in Hicks-Sandlin swap with Red Sox

Chicago acquired right-hander Gage Ziehl from the Red Sox in exchange for Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin, with Boston taking on a portion of Hicks’s remaining $12.5 million salary; Ziehl, a 22-year-old former Yankees fourth-round pick, had been viewed as a strong pitching prospect by Chicago, while Sandlin was Boston’s No. 9 prospect last season. The move is part of Chicago’s ongoing payroll reshaping as they rebuild after several losing seasons.

White Sox land Hicks in payroll-cleaning swap that adds Sandlin and depth
sports27 days ago

White Sox land Hicks in payroll-cleaning swap that adds Sandlin and depth

The Chicago White Sox are acquiring right-hander Jordan Hicks and pitching prospect David Sandlin from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for pitching prospect Gage Ziehl and a player to be named later, with Boston also sending about $8 million to help cover Hicks’ remaining $24 million owed. The deal frees roughly $16 million from Hicks’s contract, opens two 40-man roster spots for Boston, and provides Chicago with bullpen/rotational depth as they continue their roster rebuild.

Red Sox Trade Pitching Prospect to Royals
sports2 years ago

Red Sox Trade Pitching Prospect to Royals

The Red Sox acquired pitching prospect David Sandlin from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for reliever John Schreiber. Scouts describe Sandlin as a big, strong pitcher with a mid-90s fastball and a variety of pitches, but note that he has battled command issues and lacks feel. They project him as a potential fourth or fifth starter or a middle-relief role, with the potential to become a back-end starter or multi-inning reliever.

"Red Sox Trade Pitching Prospect to Royals, Stirring Reactions"
sports2 years ago

"Red Sox Trade Pitching Prospect to Royals, Stirring Reactions"

The Boston Red Sox traded John Schreiber to the Kansas City Royals for pitching prospect David Sandlin, who expressed gratitude to the Royals organization and excitement for new beginnings with the Red Sox. Sandlin, a 22-year-old right-hander, has shown promise in High-A ball and college baseball, and the Red Sox hope to develop him into a starting-caliber major leaguer. With an open spot on the 40-man roster, other pitchers are expected to compete for a bullpen spot following Schreiber's departure.