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White Sox: 3 All-Stars not named Juan Soto to trade for at the trade deadline

By Noah Yingling

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 17: Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs walks off the field during the 4th inning at Wrigley Field on June 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 17: Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs walks off the field during the 4th inning at Wrigley Field on June 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/Getty Images) /
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Garrett Cooper, Miami Marlins, Chicago White Sox
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 03: Garrett Cooper #26 of the Miami Marlins looks on during a baseball game against at the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 3, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

Miami Marlins 1B Garrett Cooper

Like Happ, Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper was an All-Star for the first time in his career, and while the White Sox don’t need a “first baseman” per se, they could use more offense and could move some players around defensively.

Cooper, 31, is hitting .283/.349/.434 with seven home runs, 40 RBI, 21 doubles, and an OPS+ of 122. He has exclusively played first base this year, but he has played both left and right field in the past.

If the White Sox acquired him, he and José Abreu would likely split time between first base and DH. Then, Andrew Vaughn (who has been the team’s primary DH) would either play left or right field. Vaughn isn’t a great defender but the White Sox have to get more offense on their team and adding Cooper would do that.

Like Happ, he is also under contract through next season.

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