Talking White Sox Targets With Scott Merkin

For nearly two decades Scott Merkin has been covering the White Sox for MLB.com and he needs a vacation! Before he skips town, though, Merk joins us to break down the very short pursuit of Justin Verlander. He also takes us inside the White Sox team needs (they have selected their targets) and where he thinks they could start first. Meanwhile the smoke around some rumored acquisitions points to a larger truth surrounding the team's budget.

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