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For the next two seasons, Crochet is projected to earn around $3 million in arbitration, which makes him one of the most valuable pitchers relative to his contract in baseball. While teams like the Mets seek to bolster their pitching staff, the concern remains whether the potential cost, including valuable prospects, would outweigh the benefits of acquiring him.
Prospective Trade Packages
To understand what it would take to lure Crochet to Flushing, we need to identify what the White Sox are looking for in return. The consensus among insiders, including former Mets GM Zack Scott, is that the White Sox are particularly interested in position players as trade assets.