Inbox: Will Sox hang on to Frazier, Abreu?

CHICAGO — A belated Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to everyone. And remember, only 40 days until White Sox pitchers and catchers report. Let’s get to the questions.

Young teams benefit from some veteran presence. Do you foresee the White Sox extending Todd Frazier and keeping Jose Abreu through the rebuild? — David, Denver, @david_e_larson

I talked to Frazier late last season about the possibility of being a veteran presence on a rebuilding team and he genuinely seemed ready to embrace the role. He’s an outstanding clubhouse influence and certainly could help younger players. Abreu recently released a statement through the team concerning his excitement to play with Yoan Moncada and mentor his Cuban countryman, which sounds like a player who will be with the White Sox at the very least at the outset of 2017.

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But remember this rebuild is fluid, as in fluid from hour to hour, let alone week to week or month to month. If the right deal arises, either one of these veterans could be moved. There is a need for veterans in the mix, though, with this high-end …

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