Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the Tampa Bay Rays interested in Peter Bourjos?
The Rays are looking to add a right-handed bat, preferably an outfielder who can play center field and has options remaining. Bourjos fits that profile and caught Tampa Bay's attention after hitting .333 with three triples in Spring Training.
What could the White Sox realistically get in a trade for Peter Bourjos?
The White Sox would not be getting a top-100 prospect for Bourjos given his unproven track record at the MLB level. A realistic return could be catcher Curt Casali and a low-level prospect with upside.
How has Peter Bourjos performed in his MLB career?
Bourjos has played seven MLB seasons with the Angels, Cardinals, and Phillies, posting a .243 batting average with 37 home runs, 149 RBIs, and 61 stolen bases over 713 games.
Why might the White Sox keep Bourjos instead of trading him before Opening Day?
With prospect Charlie Tilson injured, Bourjos is expected to start in center field for the White Sox, making it unlikely the team moves him so close to Opening Day unless Tampa Bay makes an overwhelming offer.
Who were some of the other trade pieces the White Sox had available alongside Bourjos?
In addition to Bourjos, the White Sox had veterans like Jose Quintana, David Robertson, Todd Frazier, and Melky Cabrera available as potential trade assets during their rebuild.