White Sox fans dragging terrible mock trade involving Michael Kopech

The Chicago White Sox are looking to add leading up to the MLB Trade Deadline. Unfortunately, one of their prospects is untouchable in pitcher Michael Kopech.

Kopech is a fiery hurler who can dial up 100 mph with ease. When healthy, he can be used as a top-end starter or elite pitcher out of the bullpen. The White Sox have every reason to ensure he stays on the south side for a long time, despite the potential of a World Series title in 2021.

Chicago could also be suitors for Joey Gallo of the Texas Rangers. Gallo, a power-hitting left fielder, is almost a sure thing to be traded by the deadline in late July. In fact, it’s so obvious that fans are making fake trade proposals.

White Sox fans love seeing Gallo in those colors. Unfortunately, it could cost them Kopech. No thanks, indeed.

Chicago White Sox: Fans wouldn’t trade Michael Kopech for Joey Gallo

Fans on the South Side wouldn’t trade Kopech for pretty much anything. There’s prospect hoarding, and then there’s this. To be fair, though, Gallo isn’t worth a team’s top prospect, per say.

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Kopech is 25 years old, is pitching to the tune of a 1.53 ERA and .93 WHIP, and there’s more where that came from. The White Sox are right to hold onto him not just for his future but for his present. He’s a valuable bullpen piece for the 2021 postseason and beyond.

Gallo, meanwhile, likely wouldn’t stay in Chicago beyond the ’21 postseason. That makes this mock trade a pretty obvious no.