Sox Machine

Record Date: 12/21/2022Rundown: Jim wrote an excellent column about what Andrew Benintendi's power production boost could look like with the White Sox. Paired with insight from James Fegan, it seems Benintendi is ready to join team Ball in Air. Those crazy New York Mets found a way to sign Carlos Correa. Will this super team approach work? The Mets are also not done adding, as they are approaching the White Sox about Liam Hendriks. Are these teams good partners in such a deal? We also asked our followers for their crazy trade ideas and share them with you. 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: 12/18/2022Rundown: After the weekend, how do Josh and Jim feel about the White Sox signing Andrew Benintendi Why targeting Michael Conforto still makes sense With Dansby Swanson signing, the premium free agents are gone. Should the White Sox use this opportunity with the market set to explore an extension with Tim Anderson? Welcome back, Billy Hamilton A look at the offseasons for Minnesota and Cleveland 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.

Stream Date: 12/16/2022YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wuuqkw7r-NwRundown: Josh and Jim are joined by their friend Beefloaf of FromThe108 to discuss Andrew Benintendi signing with the White Sox How does Benintendi help the White Sox Why does this signing not move the needle much What could be next for the White Sox this offseason? 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: 12/15/2022Rundown: Update on the Free Agent Pick'em Contest Carlos Rodon signs with the New York Yankees Carlos Correa signs with the San Francisco Giants Could we see MLB owners pressing for contract length caps? What are the White Sox plans for second base? Best remaining position player free agents 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: 12/11/2022Episode sponsored by Trade Coffee. Save up to $30 off your subscription on holiday items at drinktrade.com/soxmachine.Rundown: Sox Machine has a new online store MLB's dying middle class - how can teams keep up or operate their business if they refuse to exceed the Luxury Tax? What impact of the heavy spending from some clubs will have in the future? Bob from Arizona wrote a letter to Sox Machine about his struggles as a White Sox fan. Josh and Jim share that letter while discussing the frustration felt and search for hope to cling to in 2023. 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.

Air date: 12/10/2022Josh Nelson joins Steve Rosenbloom to discuss the current offseason and what is behind the White Sox thought process. 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.

Stream Date: 12/7/2022Rundown: Winter Meetings are over, and Jim is CRUSHING the free agent pick'em contest. White Sox were very quiet this week. What's the angle Rick Hahn is trying to play? There are rumors that Joey Gallo could be signing with the White Sox. Is Gallo a good addition? 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: 12/4/2022Rundown: Mike Clevinger signing is official. How does the contract stack up compared to the market? Jacob deGrom joining Texas was predicted by Josh and Jim, but the amount of years is a surprise. How busy are we expecting the White Sox to be? A breakdown of the Max Kepler trade rumor Which free agents do we expect to sign this week Possible blockbuster trades 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: 11/29/2022Rundown: Josh helps catch up on the White Sox news, including who will be part of Pedro Grifol's coaching staff. Dan Szymborski joins the show to discuss the 2023 ZiPS projections Why Mike Clevinger signing is underwhelming Why ZiPS is not high about the White Sox offense The lack of depth is very noticeable What the White Sox ceiling and floors are for next year Which free agents and trade targets make a lot of sense for 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.

Episode sponsored by Trade Coffee. Save up to $30 off your subscription signing up at drinktrade.com/soxmachineRecord Date: 11/27/2022Rundown Chicago White Sox are signing RHP Mike Clevinger Why are the White Sox targeting Clevinger? The pros and cons of adding Clevinger to the roster? The risks of White Sox adding Clevinger with the current pitching depth Debating a trade idea involving Liam Hendriks to the New York Yankees 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.

Rundown: Catching up on MLB news with Bryce Harper and Hunter Renfroe Should the White Sox pursue a trade with the Brewers for Kolten Wong? Who would be a better outfield free agent target: Cody Bellinger or Michael Conforto? What we are thankful for this year Thanksgiving food hot takes from our listeners 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: 11/20/2022Episode sponsored by Trade Coffee. Save $30 off your subscription at drinktrade.com/soxmachine.Rundown: White Sox non-tender deadline moves Why we feel Oscar Colas is most likely the White Sox Opening Day starting right fielder The internal options at second base Ethan Katz asking for help with starting the rotation Rick Hahn says the trade market will be more fruitful. How is that possible with such few trade assets? Latest White Sox coaching hires San Diego pursuing Jose Abreu 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.

Rundown: It’s Josh’s birthday, and he’s grateful Justin Verlander is still pitching to keep him feeling youngish.  Josh shares his distaste of the Rule 5 MLB Draft and how the fear of losing players forces teams to make hasty additions to the 40-man roster. Jim counters by looking at the situation from a player's perspective.  The Sean Murphy trade rumor Good friends Chorizy and Beefloaf of Fromthe108 join to discuss the #108Day Live event in January.  After finishing second overall in the MLB Trade Rumors Free Agent Pick’em contest, Josh works with the crew guessing where the top free agents will sign and who the White Sox's biggest addition will be.   Purchase #108Day Tickets here: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/fromthe108-108day-live-reggies-banannas-shack-tickets/12649365  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.

Rundown: Recap of Yasmani Grandal and Yoan Moncada's seasons How big of a factor is age regression for Yasmani Grandal's struggles in 2022? Can Grandal adopt a similar hitting approach we saw Jose Abreu recently take? Is walking more the cure for Moncada's woes? What's the performance level for Grandal and Moncada to merit their contracts? 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.

Rundown: Recap of Lucas Giolito's 2022 season How big of a concern is the diminishing fastball velocity? What's the confidence level for Giolito to bounce back to his 2019 to 2021 level of performance? Is Giolito a trade target this offseason? 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: 11/6/2022Rundown: White Sox officially introduce Pedro Grifol as their next manager. Soundbites from his introduction press conference covering the hiring process and setting expectations. Our first impressions of Grifol Edwin Diaz signed a massive contract to stay with the New York Mets. How does Diaz's new contract impact Liam Hendriks trade market? With the White Sox surprising most with the hiring of Grifol, do they have more surprises in store for this offseason? Josh and Jim also share news of the two-year plan with Sox Machine introducing a new Patreon tier of support: Veterans Committee 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: 11/1/2022Guest: Max Rieper, Royals ReviewRundown: The Chicago White Sox have hired Pedro Grifol to be their next manager Max Rieper of Royals Review shares his insight on how Grifol worked within the Royals organization and why he didn't get hired for their managerial opening Josh and Jim try to gauge their excitement with the hire and ponder what other changes could be coming to the coaching staff. 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: 10/30/2022Rundown: Kansas City hires Matt Quatraro as their next manager, while Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports the White Sox will not be hiring Joe Espada. Are the White Sox missing out on the top managerial candidates? If the job is between Kevin Long and Ozzie Guillen, what are the White Sox in store for? The outlook for Oakland and Tampa has MLB markets after Rob Manfred's latest comments. Preview World Series games at Philadelphia 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: 10/27/2022 The Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project starts on Friday, October 28th. This episode serves as a guide in helping you submit your offseason plan. Which White Sox arbitration-eligible players are at risk of being non-tendered? How could the White Sox handle Josh Harrison's club option What could Johnny Cueto sign for in free agency Free agency targets that would be a good fit for the White Sox A look at the White Sox trade assets 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.

Recorded Date: 10/24/2022Rundown: Joe Espada will be the next White Sox manager. Or he won't be the next White Sox manager. It's a hazy outlook of where the White Sox stand in pursuing their next manager. Could we see them make a hire this week? Or are the White Sox waiting until after the World Series? One rumored candidate is Ozzie Guillen. Josh and Jim provide a reminder of how his tenure with the White Sox ended. SoxFest has been canceled. So how will the White Sox drum up excitement for next year? Philadelphia Phillies are going to the World Series, thanks to Bryce Harper. Can the Phillies continue their bashing ways past Houston? 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.