Sox Machine

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The Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan.

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December 19, 2024Hello, Matt Thaiss and Bryse Wilson
Record Date: 12/19/2024
Rundown
[Intro] Appreciation of the work Herb Lawrence and Vinnie Duber put in at CHGO covering the White Sox in recent light of the company's layoffs.
[12:40] Sports betting market has released 2025 MLB Futures Win total, and the Chicago White Sox are set at 49.5 wins. That would be the lowest projected win total ever, and the crew debates if the number is set right
[24:31] Chicago White Sox trade for catcher Matt Thaiss. How does he fit on the roster, and does this buy more development time for Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero? With how Spring Training went last year for catchers, does it make sense for Chris Getz to find one more veteran catcher?
[38:19] Chicago White Sox sign pitcher Bryse Wilson. Is the plan for Wilson to be a starting pitcher? Or, will Wilson replace Michael Soroka in the bullpen as a swingman?
[48:43] James Fegan hypes up his upcoming interviews for Sox Machine

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December 13, 2024Garrett Crochet Trade Reaction
Record Date: 12/12/2024
Rundown
[Intro] Why the White Sox felt they had to make this particular deal for Garrett Crochet
[5:23] Why this trade return for Crochet feels better than the Dylan Cease return
[9:13] How did other pitchers becoming available in the trade market influence timing of deal?
[13:42] Kyle Teel: How is the White Sox catcher situation looking now? Do the White Sox still need another catcher to start 2025 season?
[22:16] Braden Montgomery: Is Montgomery the make or break prospect return for this trade to be considered a success?
[29:43] Chase Meidroth: Another super utility infielder for Will Venable?
[37:49] Projected White Sox starting pitcher rotation with Crochet now gone
[41:33] What's next for the White Sox after Winter Meetings?
[44:55] Our biggest takeaways MLB-wide after Winter Meetings: Why the local TV bubble is playing a huge factor

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1h 2min
December 11, 20242024 Winter Meetings Day 3 Recap: Still waiting on Crochet trade and MLB Draft Lottery chat with Mike Ferrin
Guest: Mike Ferrin, MLB Radio
Rundown
[Intro] Publishing this podcast episode as quickly as possible after Max Fried signed with the New York Yankees and Nathan Eovaldi is returning to the Texas Rangers. With more starting pitchers coming off the board, are we closer to Garrett Crochet being traded?
[5:49] During Chris Getz's media session, the topic of catchers came up as the White Sox will be exploring options to add depth
[9:46] Jim Margalus attended the MLB Draft Lottery and was able to get some insight on who the White Sox could take with the first pick of Rule 5 Draft.
[17:53] Mike Ferrin of MLB Radio joins the show to talk about the MLB Draft Lottery, the top prospects we'll be discussing all spring, but more importantly the impact of NIL and Major League Baseball. How drafting strategies will change as teenagers deal with the conflict of deciding to take money and play college baseball, or start their professional baseball careers.

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46min
December 10, 20242024 Winter Meetings Day 2 Recap: Hello, Mike Tauchman and Chris Getz talks about Garrett Crochet
Record Date: 12/9/2024
Rundown
[Intro] White Sox manager Will Venable talks about his new coaching staff and Grady Sizemore being his offensive coordinator.
[4:20] White Sox general manager Chris Getz talks about the new coaching staff, Garrett Crochet trade conversations and strategy, and how he wants to add outfielders and starting pitchers
[10:06] Jim Margalus and James Fegan join the show to discuss the breaking news of outfielder Mike Tauchman signing with the White Sox
[16:17] Will the White Sox add more than trade away during these Winter Meetings?
[21:07] Reactions to the idea Getz is willing to wait until Spring Training to trade Crochet
[24:19] Does Getz have to wait until Max Fried or Corbin Burnes sign before trading Crochet?
[26:30] What should White Sox fans takeaway from the day's media session with Getz and Venable
[30:07] White Sox pursuit in finding cheap starting pitching

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41min
December 09, 20242024 Winter Meetings Day 1 Recap: Dick Allen is a Hall of Famer and Juan Soto signs with the Mets
Recording Date: 12/8/2024
Rundown
[Intro] 2024 Winter Meetings generating more news on Day 1 than all of 2023 Winter Meetings
[3:00] Dick Allen makes the Hall of Fame, finally.
[9:50] According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, Juan Soto is signing with the New York Mets for a deal that could pay him more than $800 million over the contract's lifetime. Why this type of deal raises questions about sustainability in rising free agent contracts, and how disappointing it is to be a White Sox fan knowing ownership would never make the necessary deals to land players like Soto.
[28:04] Latest Garrett Crochet gossip has the Boston Red Sox not being aggressors in talks, but Cincinnati and New York Yankees are very interested

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47min
December 05, 20242024 MLB Winter Meetings Preview
Rundown
[Intro] Sox Machine will be heading on the road to Dallas, Texas covering the 2024 Winter Meetings. The crew shares their favorite memories of past Winter Meetings and what to expect concerning coverage.
[13:09] The Chicago White Sox still haven't officially announced their 2025 coaching staff, which creates confusion as to why and raises the open question of how new manager Will Venable isn't bringing more new faces to the clubhouse.
[27:01] Garrett Crochet will garner attention in Dallas, and James Fegan is hearing about the possibility of another three-team trade format
[36:51] Frankie Montas and Matthew Boyd signed new deals with an AAV greater than $14 million despite recent injuries and poor performance. Is it time to reconsider how we calculate WAR/$ for pitchers as the free agency market continues to inflate?
[46:03] There will be another vote for Hall-of-Fame as Dick Allen gets another crack. Will he finally make it, and why John Donaldson's contributions shouldn't be ignored.
[1:00:00] Making fun of Rob Manfred's new rule proposal, the Rule 5 Draft for White Sox, and MLB Draft Lottery results

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1h 16min
November 27, 2024Giving Thanks for the 2024 Season
Record Date: 11/26/2024
[Intro] It's the Thanksgiving episode which Jim, James, and Josh share what they are thankful for after a historically bad 2024 season
[22:16] SoxFest 2025 details and the #108ing Live Show
[26:20] We have some trade gossip to chew on as USA Today's Bob Nightengale mentioned the Philadelphia Phillies floating an offer of Alec Bohm and Justin Crawford for Garrett Crochet. Would this deal format meet Chris Getz's trade requirements to move Crochet?
[41:18] In response to James' recent column about the White Sox defensive shortfalls, who would be better suited in being the primary DH for 2025: Andrew Benintendi or Andrew Vaughn?
[55:15] Juan Soto sweepstakes are moving along. We share our picks of which team will end up signing Soto.

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1h 9min
November 22, 2024How can Ryan Fuller, Austin Slater, and Walker McKinven help the White Sox
Rundown
[Intro] Josh is back from vacation, and with how trends go with Sox Machine staff spending time away, when Jim takes a break is when Garrett Crochet gets traded
[5:12] White Sox hire Ryan Fuller to be their new Director of Hitting. James Fegan shares his impressions of Fuller as Jim contemplates what would be the mark of a good first season
[27:06] Austin Slater is the White Sox first free agent signing of this offseason. Why Slater and what are the hopes of him providing a positive impact in 2025?
[43:07] Finally, Will Venable announced that Walker McKinven will be his new bench coach. How McKinven is a sort of catcher whisperer and the ways it could impact the White Sox roster.

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1h 3min
November 13, 20242024 Arizona Fall League Review with MLB.com's Jim Callis
Rundown
[Intro] Why Jim Callis still loves the Arizona Fall League
[3:32] How Colson Montgomery fared during the AFL and what is his future outlook?
[14:14] What to make of Tim Elko?
[21:12] What did we learn about Grant Taylor at the AFL?
[26:42] Who has impressed the most in the AFL?
[30:25] What to make of George Wolkow?
[40:26] Which teams have the best prospect packages to make a Garrett Crochet trade a reality?

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1h 6min
November 06, 2024Learning more about Will Venable with ex-MLB'er Ian Miller
Rundown
[Intro] Latest news from MLB's GM Meetings as the Chicago White Sox hire Ryan Fuller to be their new Director of Hitting
[3:09] Ex-MLB'er Ian Miller, who worked with Will Venable in 2020 during his time at the Chicago Cubs, joins the show to share his insight working with the new White Sox manager. How Venable helped him with preparation during Spring Training, what Venable cares about while working with players, and how he can help transform the White Sox clubhouse

Link to Ian Miller's full interview with Will Venable on Jan. 2, 2024

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27min

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