Why the White Sox must REJECT early extension suggestions for Caleb Bonemer and Braden Montgomery
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of extending top prospects Caleb Bonemer and Braden Montgomery early, questioning the trend in MLB and its impact on the White Sox's future flexibility.
Should the Chicago White Sox rush to extend top prospects Caleb Bonemer and Braden Montgomery before either proves himself in the big leagues? Host Todd Welter questions the current MLB trend of early extensions for high-ceiling talent, warning that past deals for Eloy Jiménez, Luis Robert Jr., and Yoán Moncada left the Sox with limited flexibility. Does early financial security help or hinder future White Sox contenders?
People in this episode
Host: Todd Welter
Topics covered
- early extensions
- prospects
- financial security
- White Sox
- MLB trends
- player contracts
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Chicago White Sox, MLB
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