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5 Chicago White Sox Who Should Be on the Trading Block Right Now

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5 Chicago White Sox Who Belong on the Trade Block

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After some notable offseason additions, the Chicago White Sox have underachieved so far this season (9-14) and speculation has surfaced that manager Robin Ventura could be fired soon.

Assuming a turnaround is not coming, here are five White Sox who belong on the trading block right now.

5. SP Hector Noesi

Hector Noesi White Sox
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5. SP Hector Noesi

Hector Noesi White Sox
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Noesi may lose his spot in Chicago's starting rotation, with prospect Carlos Rodon likely in line to replace him soon. His trade value is surely not great overall, but if Noesi pitches fairly well in his next scheduled start (Friday night against the Cincinnati Reds) an opportunity to move him may come.

4. IF Gordon Beckham

Gordon Beckham Chicago White Sox
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4. IF Gordon Beckham

Gordon Beckham Chicago White Sox
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Beckham has been fairly productive in a backup role so far this season, with a slash-line of .292/.414/.458/ over 29 plate appearances. Now may be a time for Chicago to sell-high on the former first-round pick.

3. SP John Danks

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3. SP John Danks

John Danks Chicago White Sox
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Danks' best days are likely behind him, but simply being a left-hander may give him some value on the trade market. His contract is a bit of a barrier, since he is due to make over $15 million this season and next, but the White Sox may be willing to eat some of that money in order to move Danks.

2. SP Jeff Samardzija

Jeff Samardzija Chicago White Sox
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2. SP Jeff Samardzija

Jeff Samardzija Chicago White Sox
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Samardzija has a 4.38 ERA over his first six starts this season, but he has gone at least six innings five times and he has allowed two runs or less in three of his last four starts. As a free agent-to-be after the season, Samardjiza may be the most valuable trade chip for the White Sox.

1. SS Alexei Ramirez

Alexei Ramirez Chicago White Sox
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1. SS Alexei Ramirez

Alexei Ramirez Chicago White Sox
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Ramirez is in the final guaranteed year of his contract ($10 million team option for 2016), and he is struggling thus far (.198 batting average with nine RBI). That said, teams that want to upgrade their situation at shortstop should have some interest in Ramirez.

Brad Berreman is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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