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The Rundown: 

• Jim and Josh break down the timeline of rumors surrounding the White Sox pursuit of Manny Machado and Bryce Harper.

• What do we make of the rumors? Are the White Sox a serious contender in signing either Machado or Harper? Is it possible to sign either to a seven-year deal?

• The White Sox have a TV deal. How does this benefit the White Sox, and looking ahead to the future, what ways will we watch baseball in five years? 

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Original air date: 12-13-2018

Josh Nelson joins Jonathan Hood on ESPN 1000 AM to discuss Bryce Harper vs. Manny Machado, Ivan Nova trade, and possible pitching free agent targets.

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The Rundown:

• Recap the Winter Meetings activities which was a lot of Bryce Harper rumors. What was a fantasy two months ago could be a dream that becomes reality as the White Sox are front-runners to sign Harper. What is next and how serious should we take the rumors?
• Manny Machado is planning to visit the White Sox soon. What is the sales pitch to Machado, and what should the White Sox do if Machado is ready to sign sooner but Harper is the top target? 
• Breakdown the Ivan Nova trade as the former Pittsburgh Pirate replaces James Shields. 
• Finally, our takeaways from the 2018 Winter Meetings, and other rumors attached to the White Sox at the moment. 

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The Rundown:

• Is trading Omar Narvaez for Alex Colome a good decision by Rick Hahn? Why did he decide that it was time to move on from Matt Davidson and Avisail Garcia, and what does the future hold for those two?

• With the Winter Meetings starting next week we share our wish list of players that could provide a significant impact to the White Sox roster.

• Finally, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox.

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The Rundown:

• With the Boston Red Sox winning the 2018 World Series the offseason begins. This episode is to preview the upcoming decisions Rick Hahn will have to make, and share your suggestions on how to improve the ballclub in 2019.  

• We answer your questions in P.O. Sox about Kevan Smith, who the home grown players will be when the White Sox make the World Series again, and are fans overvaluing Jose Abreu's trade value?

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The Rundown:

• Dodgers vs. Red Sox World Series, Chris Sale and belly button rings, new managers, and welcoming Enoy Jimenez. 
• Jim reviews the 2018 Infielders and addresses why the White Sox should look into upgrading third base. 
• Greg Nix reviews the 2018 Outfielders and explains why we need to see fewer faces from 2018 in 2019. 
• Answer your questions in P.O. Sox about trading with Arizona, Kevan Smith, and what would make 2019 an unqualified success.

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Special episode since Josh's tweet created some outrage saying the White Sox and Bulls are in similar situations. Josh chats with SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell to compare the rebuilding efforts of both the White Sox and Bulls. How they are different but more similar than some may think.

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The Rundown:

• Jim and Josh discuss the NLCS and ALCS as they head to Los Angeles and Houston. Is the Milwaukee Brewers bullpen strong enough outside of Josh Hader to withstand the Dodgers offense? Does Houston or Boston have the better bullpen to slow down each other's high power offense?

• The main focus of the show is to review the Chicago White Sox 2018 pitching staff with the help of Patrick Nolan. We share our grades for the Sox pitchers and look ahead to what the future holds.

• Finally, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox about the possibility of the White Sox relocating and the expiring TV deal.

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Guest: James Fegan, The Athletic

Rundown:

• Chicago White Sox held a mini-camp after the season to give extra reps for players who have missed time due to injury like Dane Dunning and Zack Burdi. Guest James Fegan shares his insight on their progress, and what the White Sox could possibly do this offseason to help improve the team. 
• Josh and Jim cover the other odds and ends including the start of the Arizona Fall League, Miguel Sano's latest off-the-field issue, and the MLB postseason action. 

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The Rundown:

• White Sox finish the season 62-100. Are we at the point that it can only go up from here? Or, can this franchise sink lower?

• Joe Mauer appears to be retiring. We discuss his legacy and impact against the White Sox during a 15-year career.

• While the White Sox season ends, it's time for post-season baseball. Jim and Josh make their picks for each series to decide who will win the World Series in 2018.

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