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White Sox Trade Surprises Before Draft | Chicago White Sox News
The Chicago White Sox pulled off a jaw-dropping trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates right before the MLB Draft, sending first-round pick Jacob Gonzalez and reliever Brandon Eisert for the 34th overall pick and lefty Jaden Woods. With their top pick already locked in, the move boosts their bonus pool to $20.5 million, adding strategic flexibility. While some fans called it wild or a missed opportunity—especially since Gonzalez is MLB-ready and Eisert’s ERA is shaky—the Pirates gain a shortstop to fill a gap. Social media erupted, and now everyone’s waiting to see if this trade reshapes both…
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