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4 Teams That Should Be Most Embarrassed by White Sox Outspending Them This Offseason

By Scott Rogust

These four MLB teams should be embarrassed that the White Sox have spent more money than them.
These four MLB teams should be embarrassed that the White Sox have spent more money than them. / David Banks/Getty Images

The age-old question once the MLB season reaches its conclusion is what the 30 teams will do to improve that Winter. For example, the New York Yankees added Gerrit Cole, while the Los Angeles Angels signed Anthony Rendon.

Yet, there are teams this Winter that just refuse to spend any money whatsoever, whether it's due to payroll or avoiding the dreaded luxury tax. The Chicago White Sox, for one, are thankfully all-in. Unfortunately, they won't be joined by these MLB contenders.

4. Boston Red Sox

Chaim Bloom is looking to clear payroll, just like he did with the Rays.
Chaim Bloom is looking to clear payroll, just like he did with the Rays. / Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images

The Boston Red Sox added Chaim Bloom, who notoriously built up the Tampa Bay Rays by spending as little money as possible. So it's no surprise that he's trying to get David Price's contract off the books. While it does sting for Boston natives to see the Yankees spend money, the Red Sox face uncertainty over whether or not they can afford to lock in Mookie Betts. Hence, no money is being spent.

3. Chicago Cubs

The Cubs are looking to rebuild their farm system after selling it for the 2016 World Series.
The Cubs are looking to rebuild their farm system after selling it for the 2016 World Series. / David Banks/Getty Images

Remember when the Chicago Cubs spent money in the Winter? We remember. But this offseason is different. The lucrative contracts have caught up with Theo Epstein, and as a result, he's openly shopping third baseman Kris Bryant to get a package of premiere prospects. It's definitely weird to see the Cubs' little brother in the White Sox throwing around blank checks. We never saw that coming.

2. Cleveland Indians

The Indians have already traded Corey Kluber, and seem poised to move Francisco Lindor next.
The Indians have already traded Corey Kluber, and seem poised to move Francisco Lindor next. / Jason Miller/Getty Images

Just like the Cubs, the Cleveland Indians are looking to shed some salary. The team traded ace Corey Kluber to the Texas Rangers for a rather small return. Now, reports indicate Cleveland has asked interested teams for "best and final" offers for stud shortstop Francisco Lindor, who's set to make nearly $25 million in arbitration next year. Given that amount of money owed to Lindor, it's no surprise they haven't been shopping this winter.

1. Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Twins v Detroit Tigers
Minnesota Twins v Detroit Tigers / Duane Burleson/Getty Images

After being swept by the New York Yankees in the ALDS, the Minnesota Twins were in the market for virtually every starting pitcher in free agency. How many did they end up with? Zero. Madison Bumgarner signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Hyun-Jin Ryu put pen to paper with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Twins have been all talk, no substance this winter, and they no doubt feel concerned that their division foe in the White Sox spent more than them in free agency.