Sox Machine

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Sox Machine episodes

February 21, 2024White Sox South Loop Plans with Justin Laurence of Crain's Chicago
Record Date: 2/20/2024
Guest: Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago
Rundown

How surprisingly fast and aggressive the White Sox / Related Midwest have been with Project 78

What is Jerry Reinsdorf asking for?

Why are the White Sox and Related Midwest making a point of helping with Soldier Field debt?

How big of a sticking point is extending the Hotel Tax?

How exactly would the state of Illinois benefit from this South Loop stadium?

Questions from Patreon supporters

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26 min
February 19, 2024Bannister will fix'em
Record Date: 2/18/2024
Rundown

[Intro] Sox Machine hits a new supporter milestone

[4:37] White Sox have a record number of 70 players at Spring Training which includes the return of Bryan Shaw

[13:52] How Brian Bannister is getting White Sox pitchers back to their best form

[22:53] If Michael Kopech rediscovers his 2021 self, does that give confidence to keep him as a starting pitcher?

[27:38] Garrett Crochet adds a cutter to his arsenal

[42:07] Latest South Loop plan update as Jerry Reinsdorf is asking for $1 Billion from the state

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59 min
February 16, 2024 First impressions at 2024 White Sox spring training
Record Date: 2/15/2024
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[Intro] Sound from White Sox manager Pedro Grifol speaking to the importance of early days at spring training and turning the page from 2023. Erick Fedde shares what he worked on to get back to the majors
[7:07] James Fegan joins the show from Arizona. He explains even though Grifol would like to turn the page on 2023 it would be impossible to do so. Also a look at early position battles for spots in both the starting rotation and bullpen.
[27:46] Jim Margalus joins the show to grade Chris Getz's first offseason as general manager. Josh Nelson gives Getz a C- for making the team better defensively but still lacking a clear long-term plan. Jim hands Getz a D, which was a F grade prior to acquiring Zach DeLoach and Dominic Fletcher.

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1 hr
February 14, 2024How the White Sox farm system is improving with Keith Law
Record Date: 2/13/2024
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[Intro] Changes coming to the Complex Leagues and Keith Law is not a fan as it seems to be a cost cutting move

[8:01] Why Law likes the White Sox farm system

[12:31] Law's thoughts about Colson Montgomery

[17:45] How the White Sox surprisingly built up depth at the catching position

[20:58] Jake Eder and Jacob Gonzalez struggled after joining the White Sox last year. What do scouting reports say about their future value?

[29:11] How White Sox pitchers Peyton Pallette and Tanner McDougal are faring after recovering from Tommy John surgery

[32:45] Why Wilfred Veras is an intriguing prospect

[41:02] How Brooks Baldwin is sneaking up on the industry

[44:42] Law's book recommendation

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53 min
February 12, 20242024 Top White Sox Prospects with Jim Callis
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[Intro] Is the Chicago White Sox farm system getting better?

[3:55] Why Colson Montgomery is a Top 10 prospect

[11:13] Noah Schultz is ranked #50 and Jim thinks the White Sox could push him to 80+ innings in 2024

[14:20] Why Bryan Ramos is underrated

[15:50] How the Los Angeles Angels may have impacted Edgar Quero's development

[20:04] Who arrives to the majors first: Nick Nastrini or Jake Eder?

[22:19] Question from Patreon supporter Connor Cody

[26:35] Question from Patreon supporter Rock-Beats-Paper

[29:39] Questions from Patreon supporter Greg Diamond

[32:46] Question from Patreon supporter Muhammed Darwish

[40:18] 2024 MLB Draft Preview: Why both Jim and Josh like Georgia outfielder Charlie Condon as an early target for the White Sox at Pick 5.

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55 min
February 09, 2024Sox Machine Live: Who is getting invited to spring training? (2024 Edition)
Stream Date: 2/8/2024
Rundown:

Chicago White Sox are inviting more than 25 non-roster players to camp. Which players are most interesting to us as possibilities of making the 26-man roster?

Baseball Prospects and FanGraphs released their 2024 standings projections. Why the projections recommend taking the Over in team wins for the White Sox in 2024 and what kind of play on the field would spark a surprise.

Related Midwest released stadium renderings for the South Loop location. While they look great, Illinois state politicians are now pumping the breaks until they hear more about the financing plans.

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1 hr 1 min
February 05, 2024 Sox Machine Announcement: Hello, James Fegan
As we just announced on Sox Machine Live, James Fegan, the award-winning reporter formerly of The Athletic, is joining Sox Machine as a White Sox beat writer. Join the show in progress below, celebrate in the comments, and consider signing up for our Patreon if you haven’t already.
In addition to the announcement, we talk about the Chicago White Sox two trades this past weekend that impact the bullpen but provide hope in right field.
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39 min
February 02, 2024How does the Corbin Burnes trade impact Dylan Cease?
Record Date: 2/1/2024
Rundown

[Intro] The Baltimore Orioles trade for starting pitcher Corbin Burnes. How does this move impact the White Sox ability to trade Dylan Cease?

[17:33] More details are reported about the flirtation of building a new White Sox stadium in the South Loop as real estate developer Related Midwest meets with top Illinois politicians. Meanwhile, Alderman Nicole Lee of the 11th Ward begins work on trying to convince the White Sox to stay at 35th and Shields

[37:02] It's now February, and the trio of Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery, and Cody Bellinger still haven't signed. What gives?

[49:33] Will old friends, Tim Anderson and Yasmani Grandal, find new homes before Spring Training begins?

[55:04] On Monday, February 5, Sox Machine will be making a big announcement about the site's future.

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1 hr
January 29, 20242024 ZIPS Projections with Dan Szymborski
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[Intro] The 2024 ZIPS Projections are dismal for the Chicago White Sox. Dan Szymborski, in a way, sees the White Sox more depressing situation than Oakland

[3:59] Why the White Sox coming into 2024 feels like the Scott's Tots episode from The Office

[5:38] Luis Robert Jr. projections

[7:49] Dylan Cease projections

[11:01] Will it be a mistake if the White Sox don't trade Cease prior to Opening Day?

[12:19] Added pressure on Eloy Jimenez and Yoan Moncada

[15:19] What do we make of Andrew Vaughn?

[17:23] How the White Sox defensive strategy play out in projections

[19:25] Who is the White Sox starting right fielder right now?

[21:19] How ZIPS sees Erick Fedde

[23:43] What to do with Michael Kopech

[26:15] Which White Sox players could exceed projections?

[28:35] Over/Under 63.5 wins for the White Sox

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35 min
January 26, 2024Back from vacation: White Sox South Loop plans and new TV announcer
Record Date: 1/25/2024
Rundown

[Intro] Josh shares how his vacation to Australia and New Zealand went while Jim shares the painful winter weather he experienced in Nashville

[8:01] White Sox Plans for the South Loop: While this is a distraction from what's happening on the field, the White Sox are not the only ones needing the public to focus on something else. The Mayor's office could also use a big project as Mayor Brandon Johnson's approval rating continues to dip.

[27:03] White Sox hire John Schriffen as new TV play-by-play announcer: High energy announcer, John Schriffen, joins the White Sox at a time where excitement is hard to find.

[45:10] Hello, John Brebbia: White Sox veteran reliever John Brebbia who could lead the bullpen in innings pitched in 2024.

[50:35] Garrett Crochet wants to be a starting pitcher: Josh hates this idea. Jim is more open-minded about the possibility in what should be a lost 2024 season for the White Sox.

[58:51] Mark Buehrle survives Hall of Fame voting: Can Buehrle survive a decade on the ballot? Will the BBWAA voters have change their minds on starting pitcher credentials to merit a call to the hall?

[62:41] White Sox sign four international prospects while a corruption cases pile up in the Dominican Republic

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1 hr 12 min