Sox Machine

Recorded: 4/27/2017

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After 20 games, the Chicago White Sox are 11-9 and tied for the American League Central lead. They embark on a 10-game roadtrip that could see the team regress but Josh Nelson highlights what has made the first month enjoyable to watch.

Also, new MLB Draft Prospect lists are out and preview the upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers.

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Guests: Jim Callis, MLB.com & Josh Feldman, Kannapolis Intimidators

After 17 games, the Chicago White Sox are 8-9. Even with the small sample size one thing is evident - this offense is bad. We tackle on why the White Sox are struggling to score runs and how manager Rick Renteria is spliting time between Matt Davidson and Cody Asche.

Jim Callis shares his thoughts about Luis Robert and explains why the White Sox must make signing him a priority. Plus, he previews the upcoming MLB Draft class and highlights prospects that could be on the Sox radar.

Josh Feldman calls from Kannapolis and explains how Alec Hansen is working on his delivery mechanics while Dane Dunning continues to baffle hitters with his two-seam fastball.

Recorded: 4/13/2017

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After the Chicago White Sox stole a series on the road against the defending American League Champion, Cleveland Indians, they go on the road to face the AL Central leading Minnesota Twins. We preview that series and debate how long Avisail Garcia's hot hitting can last.

Recorded: 4/6/2017

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The Chicago White Sox are 1-1 in 2017 after their 11-2 thumping against Detroit. We discuss Jose Quintana's first start, Matt Davidson and Geovany Soto providing the boom, and preview the weekend's series against the Minnesota Twins.

Guest: Dan Szymborski, ESPN

Happy Opening Day! With the 2017 regular season now in full swing, we preview the first Chicago White Sox series against the Detroit Tigers.

One of our best friends of the podcast, ESPN's Dan Szymborski joins us to share his season predictions and why the White Sox put themselves in a hazardous situation not trading Jose Quintana.

We make our 2017 Chicago White Sox season predictions addressing these four topics:

- Who will be called up first: Yoan Moncada, Lucas Giolito, or Reynaldo Lopez?

- Who will Jose Quintana be pitching for on August 1st?

- Who do you think will be the White Sox All-Stars this season?

- What will the Chicago White Sox final record be?

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

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Guests: Scott Merkin, MLB.com

Brooks Boyer, Chicago White Sox Chief Marketing Officer

Matt Lyons, Let's Go Tribe

On this week's episode we cover the good news of Tim Anderson signing a six-year contract, and the bad news about Carlos Rodon's bicep injury with White Sox beat reporter, Scott Merkin.

Brooks Boyer shares what fans can expect to see at the ballpark during the 2017 season, including the White Sox beer expansion.

We complete our AL Central Previews with the Cleveland Indians. Matt Lyons of Let's Go Tribe gives us the latest injury updates concerning Jason Kipnis, and whether or not this is the year that Cleveland snaps it's World Series drought.

Guest: Rob Rogacki, Bless You Boys

We take a stab on completing the 25-man roster with the current information. Estimating a total of seven spots still open (Two in the bullpen, backup catcher, CF, DH, three bench spots), who should earn the nod starting the season in Chicago?

Rob Rogacki of Bless You Boys joins the show to preview the upcoming Detroit Tigers season. He provides answers to the current ownership situation, how much longer can the Tigers count on their aging stars to carry the load and is Brad Ausmus still on the hot seat?

Guest: Maija Varda, Twinkie Town

We've caught the World Baseball Classic fever as the tournament has been outstanding in the pool rounds. What makes it even better as a Chicago White Sox fan is how impressive Jose Quintana was against Team USA. We debate how much his start improved his trade stock, if at all, and how we wish MLB baseball crowds were a little more like the WBC crowds.

We also continue our preview of the 2017 American League Central with the Minnesota Twins. Keepers of the first pick in this year's upcoming MLB Draft, the Twins are in a peculiar position. With a new front office, they could continue rebuilding - or - they could try to re-capture some of the magic from 2015. Helping us preview is the Managing Editor of Twinkie Town, the SB Nation community site for the Minnesota Twins, it's Maija Varda.

Finishing the show is your questions in P.O. Sox.

Guest: Max Rieper, Royals Review

On this week's episode, we say goodbye to Brett Lawrie, as the White Sox granted the second baseman's his unconditional release. Josh thinks this is a stupid move while Jim believes that Lawrie and the White Sox feelings about parting ways are mutual. With four teams reportingly interested in Lawrie, did the White Sox make the right move cutting Lawrie now? What does this mean for second base to start 2017?

We also discuss Carlos Rodon's throwing schedule, Danny Hayes, and great bounce back performances from Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez.

Over the course of four weeks, we will be previewing AL Central rivals 2017 seasons, beginning with the Kansas City Royals. Max Rieper from Royals Review joins as a guest to share how Royals fans are coping with the loss of Yordano Ventura, how the season plays out if they decide to sell, and what the future holds.

Guest: Connor McKnight, Chicago White Sox Radio Pre and Post-Game Host

On this week's episode we highlight Mark Buehrle's number retirement, the first weekend of Spring Training games, and preview the 2017 Chicago White Sox outfielders.

Joining us from Glendale, Arizona is Chicago White Sox radio pre and post-game host, Connor McKnight. Connor shares what he has learned from camp including what the gameplan is playing the prospects in games, and how he handled the toughest gig in White Sox media.