Earlier Monday night, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported that the Rays were interested in acquiring outfielder Peter Bourjos from the Chicago White Sox,
Hearing #Rays are working on a deal to acquire OF Peter Bourjos, who is in camp with #WhiteSox.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 28, 2017
According to Dan Hayes of CSN Chicago the deal has been completed with Bourjos heading to Tampa Bay and the White Sox receiving cash considerations. Topkin later confirmed Hayes report.
Rays have agreed to acquire Peter Bourjos from #WhiteSox for cash, according to two baseball sources.
— Dan Hayes (@CSNHayes) March 28, 2017
Confirming what we said, #Rays making deal to get Bourjos from #WhiteSox, will be for cash considerations per @CSNHayes https://t.co/Pu9217e1iE
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 28, 2017
Bourjos has been in the MLB for the past seven seasons playing for the Angels, Cardinals and Phillies. He has hit .243 with 37 home runs, 149 RBIs and 61 stolen bases.
Bourjos was expected to be the White Sox starting center fielder after Charlie Tilson suffered a major injury. However it now appears as if Jacob May will enter 2017 as the team’s starter in center.
Trading Peter Bourjos has to be good for Jacob May's chances of making #WhiteSox Opening Day roster. @TBTimes_Rays first reported talks.
— Dan Hayes (@CSNHayes) March 28, 2017
May is currently the White Sox 26th best prospect according to MLB Pipeline. He has hit .273 with 13 home runs, 121 RBIs and 118 stolen bases. May’s speed should help him cover more ground in center and could potential help him earn the leadoff role to enter 2017.
White Sox fans have been expecting pitching Jose Quintana to be moved. However Rick Hahn made a surprise trade by dealing Peer Bourjos. It appears as if the team is dedicated to the youth movement and is doing everything they can to give their young prospects a chance.
Peter Bourjos could be the first domino in a series of trades for the Chicago White Sox.
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