Sox Machine

Record Date: 3/1/2023Rundown: Josh's rant about the lack of Spring Training web streams and StatCast data Jake Burger getting a surprising amount of playing time early. Early performances catching our attention Gavin Lux's season-ending injury Chelsea FC is implementing a Fan Advisory Board. Should the White Sox follow suit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 2/26/2023Rundown: First impressions of the two Spring Training games The Chicago White Sox is the first position group to get their deep dive preview for the upcoming season Andrew Benintendi: Can he live up to his contract? Luis Robert Jr. and Eloy Jimenez: Can they stay healthy? Oscar Colas: Can he be an impact bat in his rookie season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 2/22/2023Rundown: Tim Anderson got White Sox fans talking on social media with him, asking for positivity from everyone involved, including fans and media. (Audio clip from NBC Sports Chicago) Why are fans upset about Anderson's request? Well, there's the unresolved anger between the fanbase and the White Sox organization about the 2022 season. Could SoxFest have served as a therapy session for all involved? Why it feels the White Sox are going down the path of "Us against The World," and why that's a terrible idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record: 2/19/2023Rundown: Chicago White Sox are re-signing Elvis Andrus to a one-year, $3 million contract to help solidify second base position. Josh and Jim explain why they give that move two thumbs up. Letting Mike Clevinger speak is given two thumbs way down. It's gotten so bad that the topic "Clevinger" is prohibited until the MLB investigation concludes. Applauding Anderson Comas's decision to announce he's gay and the White Sox response to the matter. With MLB already forming an economic reform committee, Josh believes a work stoppage is coming again in late 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 2/15/2023Rundown: Keith Law makes his annual return to the podcast discussing the White Sox farm system Why he's very high on Colson Montgomery The one adjustment he'd like to see Bryan Ramos make What to expect from Oscar Colas in his rookie season How the rest of the farm system shakes out His latest book recommendation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 2/12/2023Rundown: Jim might be curling against George Kittle Biggest Spring Training Storyline: Pedro Grifol Mike Clevinger Second Base position battle Oscar Colas Lucas Giolito's fastball velocity New rules Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 2/8/2023Rundown: Vibe check a week before Spring Training. 2023 ZiPS Projections has the White Sox finishing 74-88. Josh and Jim imagine how the White Sox could disappoint that badly and why they still have optimism they'll beat those projections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 2/5/2022Rundown: Hello, Franklin German. Revisiting the Blake Rutherford trade and how the White Sox once had four first-round players from the 2016 draft. Jason Benetti recently shared his negotiating experience with the White Sox. Why the White Sox seem tone-deaf with their comments and how it could impact future dealings. MLB has an RSN problem with Bally Sports affiliates looking to declare bankruptcy. Could we see drastic changes in how MLB distributes local broadcasts in the near future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 2/1/2023Rundown: Oscar Colas is the White Sox best internal option to play right field on Opening Day. But Josh feels amiss after reading The Athletic's and ESPN's Top 100 lists not include Colas in their rankings. Are we missing something in our analysis that could lead to overhyping Colas? White Sox sign AJ Alexy to add depth in Charlotte. Las Vegas and sportsbooks across the country released their 2023 preseason O/U team win totals. Is the 83.5 win total fair to the White Sox, and how do they stack compare to the rest of the American League? The Ramova Theater is coming soon to Bridgeport, and Josh has the latest details on the development of that project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 1/29/2023Rundown: Eloy Jimenez is getting ready to play right field. Is this a good idea? Josh and Jim explore the possible outcomes of how Jimenez finds him playing a new corner. With the White Sox recent health luck, maybe everyone should prepare for this possibility. There's a little White Sox trade rumor involving Kansas City's Nicky Lopez. Josh and Jim explain why they give that idea a thumbs down. Finally, we remember Gary Peters, who passed away last week. How his White Sox career and the 1963-65 teams are overlooked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 1/24/2022 Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus share The Athletic's report about MLB investigating Mike Clevinger for domestic and child abuse. What could be MLB's next move in the investigation White Sox due diligence efforts Question why Rick Hahn still has a job with the White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 1/22/2023 Josh and Jim breakdown the Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins deal that sent Luis Arraez to South Beach for starting pitcher Pedro Lopez. Josh went down the StatCast rabbit hole and noticed new trends regarding RHP fastball use and average velocity. From there, he unearthed which White Sox batters have to improve against this pitch in 2023 and why Andrew Benintendi could be a big help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 1/18/2023Rundown: With a payroll of around $180 million and not having many trade assets, it seems the White Sox are done adding this offseason. What grade do Rick Hahn and the White Sox front office deserve with their offseason activity? Josh and Jim share their grades. MLB Network ranked Eloy Jimenez as the 10th-best left fielder in MLB. Yes, you read that right. Follow-up discussion on Jim's column about the White Sox bullpen status without Liam Hendriks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 1/15/2023Rundown: Chicago White Sox agree to terms with their arbitration-eligible players, including Dylan Cease. Josh and Jim look ahead to gauge Cease's future earnings, using Lucas Giolitio and Max Fried as examples. Sam Mondry-Cohen, who helped build the Washington Nationals analytics platform, is joining the Chicago White Sox front office. Rather than spending and adding multiple players to the roster, Rick Hahn has expanded the clubhouse's support staff. Could this approach produce a bounce back from a once-promising roster core? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 1-11-2023Rundown: Chicago White Sox unveil new viewing bars for Section 500 level MLB Network ranks the Top 10 first basemen. No White Sox players are nominated, so that got Josh and Jim to talk more about Andrew Vaughn's potential. Comparing the contract Johnny Cueto signed with Miami and the White Sox signing Mike Clevinger Why Carlos Correa returning to Minnesota is annoying from a White Sox point of view. Hello, Hanser Alberto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 1/8/2023 Liam Hendriks shared his Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis Sunday night. Josh and Jim discuss the tough news. Recap of #108Day AJ Pollock signs with the Seattle Mariners. Did everyone involve win with Pollock's opt-out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 1/5/2023Rundown: Josh and Jim welcome the new Patreon Veteran Committee members. Andrew Benintendi is introduced officially with the Chicago White Sox. He backs up an earlier talking point on the podcast about why we could see more power from him in 2023. Rick Hahn did a lot of GM speak in his last Zoom call but did say he would be fine if second base were handled internally. Is that route acceptable? Pedro Grifol was on the "Baseball is not Boring" Podcast and shared his insight about the 2022 White Sox from his perspective on the Kansas City Royals bench. Can he help address and improve these areas of need? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 1/1/2023Rundown: 2023 is the tenth season Josh and Jim have been podcasting about the Chicago White Sox. They share some announcements of new things coming to Sox Machine's coverage. New Year's resolutions for the White Sox include better engagement with the fans, healthy players, and operating like a normal baseball team. Personal resolutions: Jim wants to read and travel more, while Josh continues the best shape of his life goal for the wedding and wants to kayak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 12/28/2022Rundown: PSA #1: #108Day on January 7, 2022, at Reggie's PSA #2: For the 2023 Roadtrip to Cincinnati, consider booking your hotel room and purchasing game tickets. The Chicago White Sox released a new ticket pricing map. Josh and Jim pick it apart while wondering if the Ushers at games will enforce rules. Jean Segura signed with Miami while Tommy La Stella gets DFA'd. Should the White Sox pursue La Stella? An early report on the White Sox hitting coaches. Our favorite parts of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 12/26/2022Rundown: We hope it was a fun holiday weekend as Josh and Jim share their stories. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox are leaning to using internal options at second base and right field to start the 2023 season. Why there is a very uneasy feeling about that direction for White Sox at second base. Why there is more reason to believe in Oscar Colas manning right field More thoughts about the craziness of Carlos Correa's free agency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.