Moncada wasn't interested in leaving White Sox
After recently switching agents, third baseman Yoan Moncada told them his goal was to remain with the White Sox long term. The result was a five-year, $70 million contract officially announced Friday.
After recently switching agents, third baseman Yoan Moncada told them his goal was to remain with the White Sox long term. The result was a five-year, $70 million contract officially announced Friday.
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The White Sox sign Yoan Moncada to a long term deal.
Yoan Moncada, who hit .266 with 50 home runs and 162 RBIs in his three seasons with the White Sox, has reached a five-year, $70 million extension with the team, he team announced Friday.
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| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 11 | 2 | .846 | - | W2 |
| Milwaukee | 7 | 4 | .636 | 3 | L2 |
| Chicago | 8 | 5 | .615 | 3 | W3 |
| Texas | 9 | 6 | .600 | 3 | L2 |
| Oakland | 10 | 7 | .588 | 3 | - |
| LA Dodgers | 7 | 6 | .538 | 4 | L2 |
| Colorado | 7 | 6 | .538 | 4 | L1 |
| Kansas City | 7 | 7 | .500 | 4.5 | W1 |
| LA Angels | 6 | 7 | .462 | 5 | L1 |
| San Francisco | 6 | 7 | .462 | 5 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 5 | 6 | .455 | 5 | W1 |
| Chicago | 5 | 9 | .357 | 6.5 | L4 |
| Cleveland | 5 | 10 | .333 | 7 | L1 |
| Seattle | 4 | 9 | .308 | 7 | W1 |
| Arizona | 3 | 9 | .250 | 7.5 | L8 |



