Dodgers and White Sox should revisit trade talks involving Joc Pederson

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Joc Pederson #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs the bases after his two-run home run in the second inning against the San Francisco Giants during their MLB game at Oracle Park on September 27, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Joc Pederson #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs the bases after his two-run home run in the second inning against the San Francisco Giants during their MLB game at Oracle Park on September 27, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) /
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Joc Pederson #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs the bases after his two-run home run in the second inning against the San Francisco Giants during their MLB game at Oracle Park on September 27, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) /

The Dodgers and White Sox talked about Joc Pederson last off-season.  The two teams should matchup for a deal that would help both clubs.

The Chicago White Sox have come out swinging this off-season, signing former Dodgers’ catcher Yasmani Grandal and signing first baseman Jose Abreu to an extension.  It was last off-season that the White Sox and Dodgers talked about a possible Joc Pederson trade and it makes too much sense for them to not re-visit those trade talks.

The White Sox are a young team that is looking to push their way into playoff contention in 2020.  They have gotten their off-season off to a strong start and are now going to pursue a starting pitcher.  Their outfield could use another bat and the Dodgers could unload Joc’s salary while getting a reliever in return.  The reliever that would make perfect sense for LA is Aaron Bummer.

The White Sox are looking to push their way into contention for a playoff spot in 2020 and Joc Pederson would be a logical trade target as they continue that push.  Here is why the deal makes sense for both sides.