The Sox $60 million question

Golebiewski:

While he was wallowing in mediocrity prior to the waiver claim, Rios face planted upon reaching the South Side. He finished the season with a macabre -0.1 Wins Above Replacement, according to Fangraphs. Making the worst first impression possible, Rios has been the subject of much derision.

The knee-jerk reaction is to say, “well, Kenny Williams blew it. Look at all that cash they owe him now.” But is that really the case? Will Rios be an anchor on Chicago’s payroll for years to come? Let’s try to find out. …

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