White Sox Betting On Vargas As Front Office Looks Inward For Offensive Improvement [Video]

When you think about players that the White Sox offense can build around Miguel Vargas is not the first name that comes to mind. 

It’s no secret that the White Sox need to improve their offense. The Pale Hose ranked last in nearly every major offensive category en route to a record-setting 121-loss season. But with few moves expected in free agency, most of the improvements are going to come from within the organization. 

During a recent interview on the White Sox Talk Podcast with Chuck Garfein, Director of Player Personnel Gene Watson was asked which player in the organization he thinks will step up to help carry the offense next season. His answer was a bit of a surprise: Colson Montgomery and Miguel Vargas. 

Montgomery has emerged as one of the organization’s top prospects after getting drafted out of high school in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft. Despite a disappointing season in Triple-A, he is fresh …