​Nothing like some good old sibling rivalry!

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​In the newest revelation of the Chris Sale sweepstakes, it appears as though the White Sox are flatly refusing to negotiate with the crosstown Cubs. As ESPN's Buster Olney reports:

According to @Buster_ESPN, the White Sox literally won't trade with the Cubs. Wise. Good call. pic.twitter.com/WX4PhSI6Gh — 12up (@12upSport) November 29, 2016

​​You have to respect the White Sox here. The Cubs, 2016 World Series champs, have an incredibly deep pool of young talent, both in the majors and backed up in their farm system. To land an ace like Sale, teams are undoubtedly going to have to pony up several of their best prospects, something the Cubs very well have the means to do.

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The White Sox, though? They're just not even going there. Like a heartbroken ex, the Sox have blocked Theo Epstein's number and are taking their chances playing the field.

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​The Cubs already own Chicago and their future is looking extremely bright, so it's a wise play from the White Sox front office to focus on suitors elsewhere. There's very little need to make the defending champions better than they were last season when you're fighting for fans in the greater Chicago area.

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​Even though the White Sox are acting a little bratty here, it's definitely the right call.

