Can the White Sox still contend without Eloy Jiménez?

from The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien · host Chicago Sports Network

In a devastating development, White Sox GM Rick Hahn announced in a press conference that Sox star Eloy Jiménez ruptured a pectoral tendon after trying to make a play in the outfield. He will be out 5-6 months and will be out for the foreseeable future. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber discuss and breakdown the big loss and how the Sox will try to replace their star hitter. Later in the podcast, Chuck is joined by White Sox radio analyst Darrin Jackson as they discuss who steps up in Eloy's absence and if the Sox are still contender's for the World Series. (2:00) -This is a shock to the system and is devastating for the White Sox (6:45) - Andrew Vaughn, Adam Engel, and Leury García are options to replace Eloy in left field (11:25) - How much flexibility does Tony La Russa have in left field? (16:00) - Are there any options outside of the organization to replace Eloy? (19:00) - Darrin Jackson joins Chuck Garfien (22:15) - Should Eloy return to left field when he returns from injury? (27:10) - Is there a name outside the organization that could fit the White Sox? (29:50) - Does the expectations for the season change with Eloy out?

What this episode covers

In a devastating development, White Sox GM Rick Hahn announced in a press conference that Sox star Eloy Jiménez ruptured a pectoral tendon after trying to make a play in the outfield. He will be out 5-6 months and will be out for the foreseeable future. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber discuss and breakdown the big loss and how the Sox will try to replace their star hitter. Later in the podcast, Chuck is joined by White Sox radio analyst Darrin Jackson as they discuss who steps up in Eloy's absence and if the Sox are still contender's for the World Series.(2:00) -This is a shock to the system and is devastating for the White Sox(6:45) - Andrew Vaughn, Adam Engel, and Leury García are options to replace Eloy in left field(11:25) - How much flexibility does Tony La Russa have in left field?(16:00) - Are there any options outside of the organization to replace Eloy?(19:00) - Darrin Jackson joins Chuck Garfien(22:15) - Should Eloy return to left field when he returns from injury?(27:10) - Is there a name outside the organization that could fit the White Sox?(29:50) - Does the expectations for the season change with Eloy out?