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Guest: Joe Weil, the voice of the Winston-Salem Dash

The rundown:

• Chicago White Sox wrap up the first month of the season with Matt Davidson leading the offense. Is his performance a mirage? 
• We discuss what happened with Tim Anderson and Salvador Perez, and how players should handle on the field issues like this in the future. 
• Our feature story is a deep dive look at the Winston-Salem Dash with broadcaster Joe Weil. He shares his insight on Dane Dunning, Dylan Cease, the outfield logjam, and how new manager Omar Vizquel handles it all.

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Josh visited Birmingham this weekend and interviewed manager Ryan Newman, pitching coach Richard Dotson, Zack Collins, Seby Zavala, Jameson Fisher, and Ian Hamilton about the Barons first two weeks of 2018. 

With the lack of games played this weekend, how will this mini-break impact the White Sox as they head to Oakland for a three-game series?

Here's your White Sox Wake-Up Call for today:

* Recapping the White Sox' unsuccessful night against Jose Berrios, and Lucas Giolito's improvement over the course of the evening.

* Your AccuStormTracker forecast for the Twin Cities doesn't look good.

* Joel Booker is the only good thing going on in the minors.

* Shohei Ohtani is still doing awesome things.

Guest: Kevin Powell, WGN Radio

With Opening Day just three days away we deliver our 2018 season predictions for the Chicago White Sox and our World Series picks. This is a big show to kick off 2018 on the right foot and the timecodes are below for the segments.

[00:00] Kevin Powell - Discuss the Chicago White Sox clubhouse, why Lucas Giolito could be on the verge of a big season, and Kevin's 2018 picks.

[28:00] Josh and Jim discuss the White Sox final 25-man roster and dish out their 2018 season picks.

[68:00] Greg Nix makes his bold prediction that Yolmer Sanchez will receive a contract extension midseason and his World Series pick

[79:00] Pnoles tries to make the case on how Adam Engel can be a 2.0+ WAR player in 2018

[93:00] P.O. Sox questions

First of two episodes where we preview the position players for the upcoming 2018 season. 

Patrick Nolan joins the show to discuss what could be the White Sox plans with the outfield. We'll play Over/Under on preseason projections and which outfielders we think could have a breakout year. 

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Guest: Connor McKnight

With Jake Burger missing all of 2018 due to injury, we break down what this means for the White Sox in short and long-term vision at third base. How Carson Fulmer's struggles early have created a position battle for the fifth spot in the starting rotation, and which players we like to earn spots on the 25-man roster. 

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Guest: Dan Szymborski, ESPN.com

Opening week of the Cactus League is underway and the Chicago White Sox are off to a good start thanks to the top prospects. We share who has impressed us in the first few games, preview Michael Kopech's first start, and the latest on Micker Adolfo's injury. 

Our guest this week is Dan Szymborski of ESPN.com. He'll tell us why you should take the over for White Sox wins at Vegas sportsbooks, the impact that Mike Moustakas could have, and why Jose Abreu is the best first baseman in the American League. 

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Recorded: 2/22/2018

Jim Margalus joins 670 the Score's Mully and Hanley to discuss expectations for the 2018 Chicago White Sox season. Along with which young players need to take a step forward this season? Who could be the White Sox future CF? Oh and of course, Curling.

Recorded: 2-20-2018

Josh Nelson joins Jonathan Hood of ESPN 1000 to discuss what would make 2018 a successful season for the White Sox. Plus, could Jose Abreu be an All-Star in 2018? Will Avisail Garcia be traded at the deadline?

Guest: Teddy Cahill, Baseball America

On this week's

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we discuss the latest big transactions that occurred. Eric Hosmer signing with the San Diego Padres, Jake Odorizzi to the Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays DFA Corey Dickerson, and the White Sox DFA Dylan Covey. Ok, that last one is not major but we break the moves down and how they impact the White Sox. 

Our guest is Teddy Cahill of Baseball America to preview the 2018 College Baseball season which is already underway. Will Florida have enough offense to repeat as champions? Who will challenge them? Can Oregon State make it to the final or will another contender like Texas Tech face them? Plus, Teddy gives his preseason Golden Spikes watch list. 

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