The White Sox gave Lim Hendrix a closer look during their short stay in the postseason. Obviously they want to see it on a more regular basis.
According to USA Today’s Bob Nightingale, the White Sox – who are busy this week, are surpassing their top two off-fee needs with a trade to start pitcher Lance Lynn and in conjunction with right fielder Adam Dum Eaton – Hendrix is seen as a splash edition. Their bullpen.
The Nightingale wrote that the White Sox wanted to add one more to replace free-agent Alex Colomy and would keep an eye on the White Sox “Hendrix”, who has played in the ninth inning at the Auckland Athletics in the last two seasons, microscopic 1.79 ARA and record Saves 99 appearances in 2020.
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Certainly the White Sox don’t need that number to remind them how good Hendrix is. After taking advantage of AA manager Bob Melvin’s decision to throw 49 pitches in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series, he was blown away by Hendrix in the crucial third game of the series, the four batters he sent. Plate in the ninth inning striking against a nearby flamethrowing.
Colon’s return has been speculated as an alternative to the White Sox in the winter. He was almost automated in the Southside’s last two seasons, turning into a particularly effective 2020 campaign in which he scored just two runs throughout the year – which is good for a 0.81 ERA – and converted 12 of his 13 defensive chances.
But not short on potential ninth inning solutions in the free-agent market, Hendrix and Colomi joined Brad Hand, formerly of the Cleveland Indians, as well as the recently non-tendered Archie Bradley, who did not close further in them. Big league career but has been good enough to earn shots.
However, the White Sox don’t have to go out exactly and spend on a nearby free-agent. They have a sufficient amount of ‘talented weapons in the pen that can slide into close roles if necessary. Aaron Bummer is the chief among them, and the extension of his long-term contract in the spring will make it clear he is the heir to the colony. Evan Marshall, Cody Heuer, Matt Foster and Garrett Crochet are the best picks in this year’s first-round draft in late-income conditions in 2020.
But with the White Sox prioritizing credibility in the 2021 season this winter with championship expectations, there’s definitely a compelling trend to add a proven ninth-inning man like Hendrix or Kolomi, in addition to keeping all those other pots in their roles. This past season.
“I certainly understand the rationale behind asking for this type of safety or security, so to speak, or at least in a known way,” general manager Rick Hayen said Tuesday. “I don’t think it’s a Is required. I think there should be enough quality weapons and a manager like Tony (La Russia) who knows how to mix and match bullpen can be very effective.
“It’s also an area we’ll continue to explore here in the coming weeks.”
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