Todd Frazier is one of the most confusing trade pieces on the White Sox. He offers massive power potential, yet it seems like no team has shown real interest in him.
Frazier has been in the MLB for the past six seasons, playing for the Reds before the White Sox. In his 791 career games, Frazier has hit .250 with 148 home runs, 422 RBIs and 58 stolen bases. He has atleast 29 home runs, 80 RBIs and 13 stolen bases the past three seasons.
Teams have obviously shown interest in that power stroke. But what worries some off is his contract situation. Frazier is making a modest $12 million in 2017, but he will be a free agent following the 2017 season. Teams are unwilling to offer what Rick Hahn is asking for, for a player who could end up being a rental.
However pitching rentals seem to draw a fairly high package pool. This is due to teams wanting another stud pitcher for their playoff push. Most teams already have their corner outfielders in place. If not, they likely have a cheap power option in the minors.
This offseason has proven that teams are unwilling to pay top dollar for premium power. While Frazier offers 30+ home run potential, it appears as if no team will be willing to trade their top prospects for the White Sox third baseman.
The only question that remains is: where?
