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The White Sox and Cubs Make a Blockbuster Trade

Jiménez and Cease Traded for Quintana

In a move that sent shockwaves through the baseball world, the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs made a blockbuster trade on July 14, 2017. The White Sox acquired outfielder Eloy Jiménez and pitcher Dylan Cease from the Cubs in exchange for pitcher José Quintana.

Jiménez a Rising Star

Jiménez, 20 at the time of the trade, was one of the Cubs' top prospects. He had been tearing up the minor leagues, batting .343 with 15 home runs and 64 RBIs in 88 games. He was considered one of the best hitting prospects in all of baseball.

Cease a Promising Young Pitcher

Cease, 21, was also a highly touted prospect. He had a 3.24 ERA in 14 starts for the Cubs' Double-A affiliate. He was seen as a potential future ace for the White Sox.

Quintana a Proven Winner

Quintana, 28, was a two-time All-Star for the White Sox. He had a 3.51 ERA in 20 starts for the White Sox in 2017. He was considered one of the best left-handed pitchers in the American League.

Reaction to the Trade

The trade was met with mixed reactions. Some people praised the White Sox for acquiring two of the Cubs' top prospects. Others criticized the Cubs for giving up two of their best young players.

Impact of the Trade

The trade has had a significant impact on both teams. The White Sox have since developed Jiménez into one of the best young hitters in the game. Cease has also shown flashes of brilliance, although he has struggled with consistency. The Cubs, meanwhile, have rebuilt their farm system and are now considered one of the best in baseball.