5 moves the Chicago White Sox should make once the MLB lockout endsTodd Welteron February 24, 2022 at 12:00 pm

Once the lockout ends, and who knows when that will be, the Chicago White Sox must address needs at second base, right field, the starting rotation, and the bullpen.

The White Sox have the talent to win the American League Central if they go into the season making no other major additions.

Baseball Prospectus and Fangraphs project the Chicago White Sox winning their second consecutive AL Central crown.

Winning a second-division title for the first time in franchise history is nice and all. 2022 is all about winning the World Series.

Winning a playoff series is not going to cut it as a successful season. It is World Series or bust.

Right now going into 2022 with Leury Garica as the everyday second baseman and a platoon of Adam Engel, Andrew Vaughn, and Gavin Sheets in rightfield does not scream having the talent to plan a victory parade.

General manager Rick Hahn still has work to do once the lockout is lifted to elevate the Chicago White Sox from division contender to being the king of the baseball mountain.

Here are some moves he can make to put the Chicago White Sox over the top.

Move One: Sign Trevor Story

Tim Anderson is currently occupying the shortstop position in the lineup. Do not think for a second Anderson would move to second base if it meant bringing in Story’s bat to the hitting order. Anderson is the ultimate team guy. He would make the move.