Abreu a Sox?

There are a ton of rumors flying around that the White Sox have offered Outfielder Bobby Abreu a 1 year deal for around $8 million. XM radio even reported that Abreu has accepted the offer, but I'm skeptical until I hear it from a couple other sources.

Just two days ago General Manager Kenny Williams was telling fans and the media that there would be no more big free-agent signings. Guess that was a well-placed smokescreen from a GM that's prone to that kind of tactics.

If Abreu signs for the South Siders, where is he going to play? Last year, Abreu wasn't exactly stellar in right field for the Yanks and the Sox have an All-Star caliber player in Jermaine Dye already in right. The Sox do have a considerable hole in center field but Abreu doesn't have the speed to cover the gaps like we need. Perhaps they want to move left-fielder Carlos Quentin into center? He is younger, but he's never played the position before.

All in all, I like the move if Abreu agrees. It's relatively cheap and it at least adds options and a lot of power to our outfield. Abreu can still hit. He had 20 HRs and 100 RBI's last season. Combine that with Quentin's 36 HRs/ 100 RBI's and Dye's 34 HR/ 96 RBI's and that is one power hitting outfield in a very hitter friendly park.

Another option could be trading Dye after we acquire Abreu because Dye's contract ends after the conclusion of this season and many teams have shown an interest in Dye.

Either way, there's only 11 days left until the start of Spring Training so KW needs to get things solidified.