Today in White Sox History: December 20

Dec 20 2022 by South Side Sox

 
The trade of Chris Young, on this day 17 years ago, almost immediately haunted the White Sox. | Ron Vesely/MLB via Getty Images

Not a devastating trade, but a whoopsie for sure

1938

Catcher Luke Sewell was sold to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Twice finishing in the Top 12 in MVP voting while with Cleveland, Sewell never really panned as a veteran backstop on the South Side, tallying -0.2 WAR over his four seasons. His reputation preceded him, however; in 1935, despite a 0.0 WAR season, .694...

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