Colson Montgomery crushed 21 home runs in just 71 games. Can the Chicago White Sox rookie reach the iconic status of Frank Thomas and Paul Konerko?

Todd Welter breaks down what separates stars from true Chicago baseball legends, analyzing Montgomery's power surge and the improvements needed to sustain excellence over a full season. The discussion covers free agent targets at first base and right field, with Ryan O'Hearn and Mike Tauchman leading fan polls. Shane Smith's stamina concerns take center stage as the young pitcher must build endurance beyond his career-high 134 innings. Plus, a humorous segment explores what sports questions fans should ask Pope Leo XIV, the Chicago native and White Sox fan who sat at Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.

0:00 Intro

0:35 Can Colson Montgomery Reach Icon Status?

3:37 Dreaming About Montgomery's Ceiling and Potential

6:40 What It Takes to Become a Chicago Icon

9:44 Fan Poll Results: First Base and Right Field

13:17 Should Mike Tauchman Return to the White Sox?

16:21 Shane Smith's Biggest Area for Improvement

19:24 Sports Questions We Should Ask Pope Leo

24:33 Pope's Chicago Sports Fandom and Favorite Teams

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