Good Guys Talk Back

Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Ever since Pedro Grifol was hired back in November of 2022, the Kansas City Royals/Chicago White Sox connections have continued to develop and the latest rumor oozes Royals blue. According to sources, the White Sox may pursue Salvador Perez and/or Whit Merrifield this offseason. Perez is not a free agent and is owed a considerable amount of money. Merrfield, on the other hand, has a club option. Perez and Grifol have a solid relationship and the Sox may see the services of Perez necessary to reconfigure the culture and chemistry in the clubhouse. Merrifield can play the outfield as well as second base and is durable. The acquisition of Perez or Merrifield do not make the Sox a contending team in 2024 however it further galvanizes the confusing desire for the Sox to mimic the Royals of yesteryear. The White Sox have numerous question marks in the coaching department and on the roster.... advice to Sox fans is to look to Kansas City. Thank you for the continued support, Go Sox.

Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Nick and Pat run through their predictions leading up to the 2023 Chicago White Sox season. Many swings and misses on not only individual players but also the team as a whole. Michael Kopech, Dylan Cease, Yasmani Grandal, Eloy Jimenez, Tim Anderson, Luis Robert Jr. and so many more were discussed on this episode. We recap everything from Pedro Grifol's remarks when he was first hired to loss number 101. The expectations were high and the hopes to return to fundamentally sound baseball were strong but they ultimately crashed by mid summer. It's not easy to admit being wrong but that's exactly what Nick and Pat do in Episode 241. Thank you for the continued support, Go Sox. #WhiteSox #ChicagoWhiteSox #MLB

Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. The nightmare of a season is finally over. The Chicago White Sox finished the season (61-101) and it was just the 5th time in franchise history that the Sox lost 100 games. We heard from the executives this past week and got a sense of what the focus might be as the offseason begins. Luis Robert Jr. finished the year on the injured list and Yoan Moncada finished things on a high note. The Sox have several question marks in terms of roster spots. What to do with Tim Anderson and Liam Hendriks is also a focal point. If the Sox are to be contenders in 2024, a deep dive will definitely be needed by Chris Getz and his team but the writing is probably already on the wall for 2024. Thank you for the continued support all season long. Go Sox. #ChicagoWhiteSox #WhiteSox #MLB

Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Pat was on assignment this week so Steve Paradzinski and Tony Marchese from Sox On Tap joined the conversation. The Sox announced new hires in the executive department this past week. Gene Watson, Josh Barfield, and Brian Bannister will join the Chris Getz machine. Bannister and Watson have Kansas City Royals connections. What do these additions say about the direction of where the Sox are going? What else from the Kansas City organization will head to the South Side? Salvy Perez? We talk Michael Kopech, Tim Anderson, The Core, Dylan Cease and what simple thing the Sox can change to improve upon the 2023 campaign. Also, why canceling Sox Fest is more than just a canceled fan festival. The Chicago White Sox (60-96) are trying to avoid the 100 loss milestone with just six games to play. Thank you for the continued support, Go Sox. #ChicagoWhiteSox #WhiteSox #MLB

Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. The Sox lost a series to both the Kansas City Royals and the first place Minnesota Twins since the last episode. The Sox are now 23-29 against the AL Central in 2023. More regression from players and the team this past week. Oscar Colas was sent down again and Michael Kopech has been a mess out of the bullpen. Pedro Grifol has talked about the talent being good on this Sox team but everything has to change and nothing good came out of this season. Seems like a lot needs to be cleaned up in a short amount of time and on a Jerry Reinsdorf budget. How can Grifol and Getz believe that this White Sox team can truly compete in 2024? Are you still watching the Sox regularly? Why do we still watch and will we actually miss it when it's gone? Thank you for the continued support, Go Sox. #WhiteSox #ChicagoWhiteSox #MLB

Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. The Sox went (2-4) since our last episode... losing a series to Detroit and also Kansas City. The Sox are (2-7) under the Chris Getz regime. Has Pedro Grifol lost control of the ball club or did he even have any control to begin with? What's the 'White Sox Way' and how can Chris Getz possibly redefine that along with all the other tasks he has on his plate? Yoan Moncada has been swinging the bat well the last few weeks... is it possible to move him in the off season? Is Michael Kopech really heading to the bullpen fulltime? If there are no 'untouchables', then maybe Chris Getz and Jerry Reinsdorf will let Pedro Grifol have some say in the roster reconstruction this off season. Nick and Pat also celebrate the 1993 Chicago White Sox team. Good Guys Wear Black. #WhiteSox #ChicagoWhiteSox #MLB

Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. The Chicago White Sox are 32 games under .500. Since the last episode, they lost a series to the Orioles, were swept by the Tigers and were embarrassed by the Royals. The inevitable also happened, Chris Getz became the new senior vice president and general manager of the White Sox. Jerry Reinsdorf spoke at the press conference and basically explained that a real search could have been done to find an outside hire but, "Hey, we gotta guy inside the organization and why not just go with him." Getz stated that Pedro Grifol is safe and that thigs will be different under his leadership. Both Jerry and Chris also pointed out that since the Sox play in the AL Central, getting back on track in 2024 is plausible. Plus, with the core of players that the Sox have... the foundation is already in place. Delusion and denial.

Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Nick and Pat recap a wild week for the White Sox. The South Siders split with the Oakland Athletics during their most recent series. Lenyn Sosa has been making the most of his playing time and Korey Lee is getting a look behind the plate. Tony La Russa is back in the White Sox fold as a consultant to Jerry Reinsdorf. Did La Russa get Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams fired? Is La Russa helping hire the next general manager? Rumors fly that Chris Getz and Dayton Moore will be the next decision makers on the South Side but there are also reports out there that a real search will take place. Also, are the Sox heading to the West Loop or Arlington Heights when their deal expires at 35th and Shields? Thank you for the continued support. Go Sox.

Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. The unthinkable has finally happened... Kenny Williams AND Rick Hahn have been relieved of their duties. Also, is Jerry looking to move the White Sox out of Chicago and into the suburbs or even somewhere like Nashville? Are these signs of an impending sale? Thank you for the continued support. Go Sox!

Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Nick and Pat breakdown the week that was for our Chicago White Sox. Cubs walked it off against the Sox and crushed some spirits in the process. Tim Anderson's suspension was reduced to five games and he issued an apology. Eloy went on paternity leave and Lenyn Sosa got another opportunity to play with the big club. Sox battled with an equally terrible team and were bested. Pedro Grifol wants more energy, every inning and every game. Bob Nightengale says that changes might be coming to the Sox organization and interviews are being held to determine if changes need to be made. Clear as mud. Thank you for the continued support... Go Sox. #WhiteSox #ChicagoWhiteSox #MLB