"For me, ultimately it was about just staying competitive. Two years ago, we got to the Conference Finals. Obviously, last year we got to the Finals. Being a big part of winning basketball just changed my entire perspective on this league."
Crochet pitched this well last season for the White Sox, his first full season as a big league starting pitcher. But it wasn't quite a full season because Chicago tamped down his usage in advance of dealing him for maximum return.