Sox Machine

Record Date: 2/20/2024Guest: Justin Laurence, Crain's ChicagoRundown How surprisingly fast and aggressive the White Sox / Related Midwest have been with Project 78 What is Jerry Reinsdorf asking for? Why are the White Sox and Related Midwest making a point of helping with Soldier Field debt? How big of a sticking point is extending the Hotel Tax? How exactly would the state of Illinois benefit from this South Loop stadium? Questions from Patreon supporters 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: 2/18/2024Rundown [Intro] Sox Machine hits a new supporter milestone [4:37] White Sox have a record number of 70 players at Spring Training which includes the return of Bryan Shaw [13:52] How Brian Bannister is getting White Sox pitchers back to their best form [22:53] If Michael Kopech rediscovers his 2021 self, does that give confidence to keep him as a starting pitcher? [27:38] Garrett Crochet adds a cutter to his arsenal [42:07] Latest South Loop plan update as Jerry Reinsdorf is asking for $1 Billion from the state 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: 2/15/2024Rundown[Intro] Sound from White Sox manager Pedro Grifol speaking to the importance of early days at spring training and turning the page from 2023. Erick Fedde shares what he worked on to get back to the majors[7:07] James Fegan joins the show from Arizona. He explains even though Grifol would like to turn the page on 2023 it would be impossible to do so. Also a look at early position battles for spots in both the starting rotation and bullpen.[27:46] Jim Margalus joins the show to grade Chris Getz's first offseason as general manager. Josh Nelson gives Getz a C- for making the team better defensively but still lacking a clear long-term plan. Jim hands Getz a D, which was a F grade prior to acquiring Zach DeLoach and Dominic Fletcher. 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: 2/13/2024Rundown [Intro] Changes coming to the Complex Leagues and Keith Law is not a fan as it seems to be a cost cutting move [8:01] Why Law likes the White Sox farm system [12:31] Law's thoughts about Colson Montgomery [17:45] How the White Sox surprisingly built up depth at the catching position [20:58] Jake Eder and Jacob Gonzalez struggled after joining the White Sox last year. What do scouting reports say about their future value? [29:11] How White Sox pitchers Peyton Pallette and Tanner McDougal are faring after recovering from Tommy John surgery [32:45] Why Wilfred Veras is an intriguing prospect [41:02] How Brooks Baldwin is sneaking up on the industry [44:42] Law's 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.

Rundown [Intro] Is the Chicago White Sox farm system getting better? [3:55] Why Colson Montgomery is a Top 10 prospect [11:13] Noah Schultz is ranked #50 and Jim thinks the White Sox could push him to 80+ innings in 2024 [14:20] Why Bryan Ramos is underrated [15:50] How the Los Angeles Angels may have impacted Edgar Quero's development [20:04] Who arrives to the majors first: Nick Nastrini or Jake Eder? [22:19] Question from Patreon supporter Connor Cody [26:35] Question from Patreon supporter Rock-Beats-Paper [29:39] Questions from Patreon supporter Greg Diamond [32:46] Question from Patreon supporter Muhammed Darwish [40:18] 2024 MLB Draft Preview: Why both Jim and Josh like Georgia outfielder Charlie Condon as an early target for the White Sox at Pick 5. #BlueWireVideo 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: 2/8/2024Rundown: Chicago White Sox are inviting more than 25 non-roster players to camp. Which players are most interesting to us as possibilities of making the 26-man roster? Baseball Prospects and FanGraphs released their 2024 standings projections. Why the projections recommend taking the Over in team wins for the White Sox in 2024 and what kind of play on the field would spark a surprise. Related Midwest released stadium renderings for the South Loop location. While they look great, Illinois state politicians are now pumping the breaks until they hear more about the financing plans. #BlueWireVideo 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.

As we just announced on Sox Machine Live, James Fegan, the award-winning reporter formerly of The Athletic, is joining Sox Machine as a White Sox beat writer. Join the show in progress below, celebrate in the comments, and consider signing up for our Patreon if you haven’t already.In addition to the announcement, we talk about the Chicago White Sox two trades this past weekend that impact the bullpen but provide hope in right field.#BlueWireVideo 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: 2/1/2024Rundown [Intro] The Baltimore Orioles trade for starting pitcher Corbin Burnes. How does this move impact the White Sox ability to trade Dylan Cease? [17:33] More details are reported about the flirtation of building a new White Sox stadium in the South Loop as real estate developer Related Midwest meets with top Illinois politicians. Meanwhile, Alderman Nicole Lee of the 11th Ward begins work on trying to convince the White Sox to stay at 35th and Shields [37:02] It's now February, and the trio of Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery, and Cody Bellinger still haven't signed. What gives? [49:33] Will old friends, Tim Anderson and Yasmani Grandal, find new homes before Spring Training begins? [55:04] On Monday, February 5, Sox Machine will be making a big announcement about the site's 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 adv

Rundown [Intro] The 2024 ZIPS Projections are dismal for the Chicago White Sox. Dan Szymborski, in a way, sees the White Sox more depressing situation than Oakland [3:59] Why the White Sox coming into 2024 feels like the Scott's Tots episode from The Office [5:38] Luis Robert Jr. projections [7:49] Dylan Cease projections [11:01] Will it be a mistake if the White Sox don't trade Cease prior to Opening Day? [12:19] Added pressure on Eloy Jimenez and Yoan Moncada [15:19] What do we make of Andrew Vaughn? [17:23] How the White Sox defensive strategy play out in projections [19:25] Who is the White Sox starting right fielder right now? [21:19] How ZIPS sees Erick Fedde [23:43] What to do with Michael Kopech [26:15] Which White Sox players could exceed projections? [28:35] Over/Under 63.5 wins 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 dat

Record Date: 1/25/2024Rundown [Intro] Josh shares how his vacation to Australia and New Zealand went while Jim shares the painful winter weather he experienced in Nashville [8:01] White Sox Plans for the South Loop: While this is a distraction from what's happening on the field, the White Sox are not the only ones needing the public to focus on something else. The Mayor's office could also use a big project as Mayor Brandon Johnson's approval rating continues to dip. [27:03] White Sox hire John Schriffen as new TV play-by-play announcer: High energy announcer, John Schriffen, joins the White Sox at a time where excitement is hard to find. [45:10] Hello, John Brebbia: White Sox veteran reliever John Brebbia who could lead the bullpen in innings pitched in 2024. [50:35] Garrett Crochet wants to be a starting pitcher: Josh hates this idea. Jim is more open-minded about the possibility in what should be a lost 2024 season for the White Sox. [58:51] Mark Buehrle survives Hall of Fame voting: Can Buehrle surv

Listen to A Sporting Discussion wherever you subscribe to podcastsRundown How AJ Mithen picked the Chicago White Sox as his MLB team to follow How baseball is received in Australia After the impressive World Baseball Classic 2023 run is baseball gaining momentum in Australia? Why the White Sox and other MLB teams should spend more on scouting the ABL Travis Bazzana is aiming to be the first Australian to be selected in the first round of the MLB Draft. How Bazzana is blazing a new trail to follow for other young Aussie ballplayers. 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.

Buy "Tell Me A Story That I Don't Know" from your local bookstore or online here.Rundown [Intro] Josh's quick preview of "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know' [2:26] George Ofman, who spend almost 50 years covering Chicago sports on the radio, shares his experience launching a podcast [6:07] What it was like for George to mentor Mike Greenberg [7:21] A story about Ozzie Guillen path to becoming White Sox manager and how he took the job away from Cito Gaston [12:54] A story about Jason Benetti's path to becoming a broadcasting star and why he wasn't going to be the White Sox play-by-play announcer for life [16:56] A story about why Steve Stone is the best baseball color commentator Chicago has ever had, and what it's like going out to dinner with him. [20:52] A story about launching The Score [23:14] How covering Chicago sports has changed over the years [25:18] A White Sox story from George that Josh didn't know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an A

The Saint of Second Chances is now available on Netflix. Link to filmRundown: [Intro] Josh's quick recap of The Saint of Second Chances, a must watch for Chicago White Sox fans [2:50] Night Train Veeck joins the show and shares what the filming experience was like [5:42] Why did Night Train get into the family business? [7:13] The lessons learned and wisdom bestowed from Mike Veeck to Night Train of the Disco Demolition Night [10:38] Why the family business model works [13:31] Night Train's experience working for Fan Engagement with the Chicago White Sox [19:14] What it's like to boss Mike Veeck around? [21:02] Night Train's experience learning how to operate an Australian Cricket league [26:01] Veeck family now part owners of Northern Ireland Football League club, Larne FC 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: 1/6/2024Rundown[Intro] Josh is heading out on vacation visiting Australia and New Zealand[4:21] Alec S. If this wasn’t your job, how many Sox games would you watch this upcoming season? The second half of last season I watched games around the league and realized how much good baseball there is to watch. I don’t see myself watching more than 40 Sox games this year[10:49] MichaelIn the spirit of a very old P.O. Sox question I asked where I wondered who would have the better career between Rodon, Kopech, and Alec Hansen.Which prospect that didn’t make the majors from the recent rebuild did you have the highest hopes on that didn’t pan out? What do you think went wrong?[18:16] John PhillipsWe will be going to Arizona again this year. We usually catch several Sox games and wander the practice fields. If you had this opportunity, where would you focus your attention?[21:43] Noah AmstadterIn light of the Sox numerous AAAA acquisitions the past few weeks, are the team’s numbers in Ben Clemens’ metric lo

Record Date: 1/4/2024Rundown [Intro] When will Chris Getz make his first big move? Also, a check on remaining available ex-2019 Kansas City Royals players that could be added. [5:26] Hello, Brett Phillips. Why are White Sox fans fearful that Phillips will be the Opening Day starting right fielder? [20:05] Hello, Chad Kuhl. While his fastballs are getting awful results, Kuhl can help the Charlotte Knights with pitching depth that they didn't have last year. Or, because of his above average slider, could the White Sox help Kuhl transform into a reliever? [30:51] Josh and Jim discuss Joel Sherman's column in the New York Post about the New York Yankees pursuit of starting pitching, and what Sherman is hearing about the White Sox asking price for Dylan Cease. [45:34] Yoshinobu Yamamoto secured some nice contract perks. It got Josh and Jim thinking about what kind of perks they would ask for signing a hypothetical MLB free agent deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hoste

Record Date: 12/31/2023Rundown: Happy New Year! [2:08] Chicago White Sox sign starting pitcher Chris Flexen. Can Brian Bannister and Ethan Katz help fix Flexen's fastball? If yes, then there's a chance the White Sox added a starter than can pitch 125 or more innings in 2024. [16:36] With new Boston Red Sox GM Craig Breslow saying that the team needs to be prepared to part with prospects to acquire controllable starting pitching, could this be an angle for Dylan Cease? Which Red Sox prospects should the White Sox target in such a deal? [38:40] Lucas Giolito signs with the Red Sox. What are the chances Giolito bounces back in Boston? 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: 12/28/2023Rundown: [Intro] Jim is back from holiday break [3:22] White Sox sign Martin Maldonado in an attempt to solidify the catching position. Josh and Jim like what Maldonado brings in blocking and countering the running game, but his poor framing is a big concern. [27:24] Maybe Tim Hill is a poor man's Aaron Bummer. A lot will depend on how Hill heals from a ligament injury in his throwing hand and if he can regain velocity with his sinker. [41:41] This episode marks the last in 2023 calendar year. A HUGE thank you to everyone who listened during a 101-loss 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: 12/26/2023Rundown: [Intro before the intro] According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Chicago White Sox are signing Martin Maldonado. Podcast episode recapping that signing coming later this week to recap that news [2:11] White Sox request from Cincinnati for Dylan Cease [9:48] MLB News: Mitch Garver signs with Seattle [12:42] MLB News: Kevin Kiermaier signs with Toronto [15:10] With Kiermaier off the board, what are the White Sox plans for right field? [21:04] MLB News: Cleveland trades for Estevan Florial [25:01] MLB FanFests are going away and that's concerning 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: 12/21/2023Rundown: [Intro] MLB rule changes for 2024 including reducing pitch clock and mound visits, and widen of first base path line. [16:03] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Luis Robert Jr. [22:41] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Andrew Benintendi and Eloy Jimenez [27:47] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Andrew Vaughn and Yoan Moncada [34:53] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Erick Fedde [39:05] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Dylan Cease [42:02] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Rest of White Sox pitchers 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: 12/18/2023Guest: Ben Clemens, FanGraphsArticle Link: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/how-not-to-build-for-depth/Rundown Ben Clemens wrote on FanGraphs "How [Not] to build depth" and highlights how awful the Chicago White Sox depth issue truly is Jim Margalus joins the show to share his thoughts about the topic, how the White Sox should implement more roster churn, and does that type of churn apply to "Core" players such as Yoan Moncada, Eloy Jimenez, Andrew Benintendi, and Andrew Vaughn? 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.