The World Baseball Classic can be looked at from two different perspectives. The first being a chance to see our favorite players from our teams go out and represent their native countries. The second being a nervous wreck, fearing a heavier workload in the middle of Spring Training can have long-term consequences down the road. The tournament itself is essentially an exhibition, but for the White Sox players participating, it could be a great measuring stick to see where they stand against some top tier competition.
Jose Quintana
Ideally, Jose would not be pitching in this tournament at all. Not only is he the best player on the White Sox, but he is also the biggest remaining trade chip the front office possesses. One injury could see his trade value plummet, in turn setting the White Sox rebuild back for a prolonged period of time. However, with Quintana not having thrown much this spring, minus a few simulated starts, it could be beneficial to see him finally get into a groove. If he throws well enough against some top tier competition, it may be possible to see his trade value trend up even more.
