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February 03, 2025 Episode 89 - Adam Frazier and Bullpen Additions ft. Noah Hiles
The boys are back together as Noah returns to the pod, while providing an exciting announcement at the end.
To start, we discuss the recent signing of former Pirates All Star Adam Frazier and how he might fit into this lineup.
Additionally, we quickly recap the bullpen signings of Tim Mayza and Ryan Borucki, both left handed arms - a demographic that was a key target going into this offseason.

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57 min
February 03, 2025 FutureSox Podcast - Too Many Lists to List
On the latest episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox discuss the recent top prospect/team lists that have been released recently along with omissions and pieces of interest. They made their way through MLB Pipeline, Baseball America, Keith Law's rankings on the Athletic, and Kiley McDaniel's 1-200 ranks on ESPN.

They also talked about the recent crazy trades in the NBA and comps on the trades and of course went through the plethora of viewer questions.
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January 30, 2025 Episode 88 - Billy Cook
This week, we sit down with Pirates Outfielder and First Basemen, Billy Cook.
From Pepperdine to professional baseball, we discuss Billy's road to the show and much more.
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47 min
January 27, 2025 Episode 87 - Matt Capps
This weekend, we sit down with former Pirates reliever and current broadcaster Matt Capps to discuss all things Pirates baseball and the upcoming 2025 season.
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51 min
January 27, 2025 FutureSox Podcast - NRI's and a Weekend with the White Sox
On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox discuss the James' latest piece on FutureSox.Net detailing the NRI's to this years Spring Training. They also chopped up the Baseball America and MLB Pipeline Top 100's and riffed on SoxFest among other things.
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1 hr 5 min
January 23, 2025 Episode 86 - Pirates Prospect Update
On this week's episode, we bantr about the Paul Skenes signed rookie card and the Baltimore Orioles value menu.
We also discuss the final front office move of the offseason - Michael Chernow has been named the new Director of Coaching & Player Development, also known as the Farm Director to most other organizations.
Lastly, we recap the Pirates Top 15 prospect list published by Just Baseball this week. Link to the article is shared below.
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57 min
January 22, 2025 FutureSox RoundUp Ft. Scott Merkin
On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen are joined by the MLB.com White Sox Beat Writer, Scott Merkin, to talk all things offseason and spring training. Scott shares all of his intel on the offseason hires and transactions before diving into prospects looking to break camp, positional battles, and the direction of the White Sox organization. Listen in for tons of information from one of the most well-informed people in the White Sox media world.
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39 min
January 20, 2025 Episode 85 - PiratesFest, IFA Signings
On today's episode, we recap our weekend at PiratesFest, from the rowdy Q&A session to reuniting with the Pirates community.
We quickly touch on a couple minor trades that occurred over the past week, including relievers Brett de Geus and Chase Shugart, along with additional spring training invitees.
Lastly, we discuss the international signing period, where the Pirates were able to establish a footprint across the globe.
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44 min
January 20, 2025 FutureSox Podcast - Int'l FA's and Full Dev Staff Announced
On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox discuss the International Market officially opening and the full dev staff being announced for the White Sox affiliates.

There were of course a few more veteran acquisitions in Joe Perez, Jonathan Heasley, and DJ Snelten this week, and there was also ownership talk with news of a 2021 purchase surfacing this week. James and Ian also talked about SoxFest live, the Future Sox Showdown, and of course viewer questions.
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1 hr 3 min
January 17, 2025 Episode 84 - Konnor Griffin
This week, we sit down with Pirates top prospect and 2024 first round pick, Konnor Griffin.
From Gatorade National Player of the Year to Team USA, we discuss Konnor's road to the show.
Lastly, we break down Konnor's swing and talk all things hitting, while discussing his preparation for his first year of pro ball.
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