RUMOR: Sox Make 1 year offer to Abreu

According to Roger Rubin of the NY Daily news, the Whitesox have made an offer to free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu. The offer is believed to be a one year, 8 million dollar deal. Abreu, 34, would likely replace Jermaine Dye in right field. Dye would be traded for a guy like Homer Bailey or Chone Figgins. Abreu hit .296 with 20 HR 100RBI's 100 R and 22 SB

Stat Comparison: Dye and Abreu

Player Name
Bobby Abreu Jermaine Dye

AVG. .296 .292

HR 20 34

RBI 100 96
Runs100 96
SB 22 3
OBP .371 .344
Slg. .471 .541
OPS.843 .885
Vs. RH .287 .294
Vs. LH .315 .285
2009 Projected Salary 8 million 12.5 million