Frequently Asked Questions
Which team do the White Sox most want to trade Jose Quintana to?
The White Sox have been scouting the New York Yankees throughout Spring Training, and industry buzz suggests Chicago has targeted the Yankees as their preferred trade partner for Quintana. A White Sox scout was a constant presence at Yankees exhibition games evaluating talent.
What is the White Sox asking price for Jose Quintana?
The White Sox are looking for top prospects in return for Quintana and will not accept pennies on the dollar for their ace. Chicago made clear they are not willing to trade just to trade, even while in a rebuilding phase.
How did Jose Quintana perform in the 2017 World Baseball Classic?
Quintana threw five no-hit innings for Colombia against the USA squad, striking out four batters in the process. Hall of Famer John Smoltz called it the greatest performance in the first round of the WBC.
Which Yankees prospects are off the table in a potential Quintana trade?
The Yankees made it clear they would not trade Gary Sanchez, Greg Bird, Gleyber Torres, Justus Sheffield, or Aaron Judge. However, New York still has enough young talent outside those names to potentially get a deal done.
Which Yankees prospects could realistically be included in a Jose Quintana trade package?
Names that stand out as potential trade pieces include Clint Frazier, Jorge Mateo, James Kaprielian, and Blake Rutherford. Frazier is the Yankees' second-best prospect and ranked 24th in all of baseball by MLB Pipeline, while Mateo is ranked 47th and is known for his elite speed with 182 minor league stolen bases.