The White Sox took some of the money they didn’t spend on Manny Machado or Bryce Harper and gave it to a prospect:

Highly regarded outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez and the Chicago White Sox have finalized a $43 million, six-year contract, a deal nearly double the amount of the previous high for a player under club control yet to make his major league debut.

The agreement announced Friday includes team options for 2025 and 2026 that if exercised would raise the total to $75 million over eight years.

Philadelphia had set the old mark last spring when it gave Scott Kingery a $24 million, six-year contract.

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Jimenez is a power hacker who will play 2019 as a 22-year-old. He doesn’t strikeout or walk much, but posts a good OBP due to his high BA. He slugs over .500 thanks to a ton of doubles. It looks like he’ll bring a great deal of excitement to the south side.

By the way, if you want to reduce strikeouts in the game, this is the way to do it. Pay the good hitters who make contact a lot of money.