TCS Morning 5 - Plausible explanations

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The White Sox reportedly tried looking in on acquiring Yasiel Puig at what it can only be hoped is the nadir of his value, per Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times. They were promptly rebuffed and re-routed to Andre Etheir, a potential improvement but a very clunky one, and Carl Crawford, whose all-around skill set is less charming now that he's 34, declining and lacks a useful specialty.

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Should the White Sox Pursue Yasmani Tomas?

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Early Friday, news broke that Cuban slugger Yasmani Tomas defected and will soon be free to sign with any Major League club.

Given the White Sox's current influx of Cuban nationals on their current roster (five), as well as the success of their most recent import, Jose Abreu, one has to wonder if they'll be among the bidders for Tomas' service.

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Jose Abreu Returns - Lineups & Preview 6/2

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Jose Abreu's much ballyhooed return to the White Sox lineup after a two-week absence brought on by janketty ankles, comes not a moment too soon. The White Sox are set to face an absolute death-thresher of a left-handed starter who threatens to neutralize the two best hitters in their lineup, and possibly Adam Eaton too.

Remember how much fun it was to watch Chris Sale slice and dice the Padres? Think of how they felt! Now prepare to feel that way. Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw currently has a 3.57 ERA in his injury-shortened beginning to 2014, which is a mystery in and of itself, since he's recorded more strikeouts (46) than baserunners allowed (43) in 36 innings.

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