really not sure how the white sox goofed here, I was worried they would when they announced the trade but then they gave up no one of real interest to get a clear cut upgrade at third and actual protection behind abreu.
they got
Todd Frazier - power hitting decent defensive third basemen to stabilize a spot that has been horrid for years for the white sox.
they gave up
Frankie Montas - power arm that lacks control and likely at best will be a good reliver.
Micah Johnson - a promising second basemen who has been horrid with defense. a lot of up side but not a sure thing.
Trayce Thompson - likely a fourth outfielder selling high on him most likely.
the fact that they didn't give up tim anderson (future white sox short stop) or any of the following pitchers
Carson Fulmer
Spencer Adams
Chris Beck
Erik Johnson
was great.
the only major downside is unlike the red sox a few years back they didn't get the dodgers to eat some of their bad contracts like danks or laroche
overall I am quite happy with this.