Sox Machine

Record Date: 11/13/2023

Rundown:

• [Intro] Josh is back from vacation and Jim shares details about the upcoming Sox Machine curling event
• [7:45] Jason Benetti leaves the Chicago White Sox gig to join Detroit's booth. Why moving away from the White Sox was inevitable and why it's not a good look for the marketing team, especially Brooks Boyer.
• [35:49] More Dylan Cease trade rumors
• [45:41] White Sox payroll reduction speculation
• [51:36] Rumor: Tim Anderson to Angels?

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Rundown:

• [Intro] Why Jim Callis enjoys Arizona Fall League as much as Spring Training
• [3:29] Callis's thoughts about Chris Getz as White Sox GM
• [6:35] Colson Montgomery recap
• [15:22] Bryan Ramos recap
• [17:29] Jacob Burke recap
• [19:44] Jake Eder recap
• [24:54] Jordan Leasure recap
• [27:23] State of the White Sox farm system
• [33:33] Jim Margalus sits down with White Sox LHP Fraser Ellard. They discuss what the process is like in Arizona, how Ellard's 2023 campaign went, and what he's got plan for this upcoming offseason. If you like the art of pitching or just a pitching nerd in general, Ellard does a fantastic job describing his process of changing his pitch arsenal.

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Record Date: 11/5/2023

Rundown:

• Chicago White Sox decline Tim Anderson and Liam Hendriks contract option. A recap of their impact to the White Sox and what's next for both.
• GM Meetings begin this week as the White Sox are not shopping Dylan Cease, but will listen to offers.

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Stream Date: 11/2/2023

Rundown:

• Texas Rangers win the 2023 World Series
• Chicago White Sox hire Paul Janish as Director of Player Development
• MLB Offseason begins
• Making fun of Josh's Offseason Plan Project

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Record Date: 10/29/2023

Rundown:

• Halloween situation at the Margalus and Nelson residence
• Discussion about the new White Sox bullpen coach, Matt Wise
• 2023 World Series: What a start and can Max Scherzer hold up in Game 3?
• Trick or Treat with MLB Free Agents: Mitch Garver, Gary Sanchez, Joc Pederson, Tommy Pham, Adam Duvall, Jordan Montgomery, Kenta Maeda, Michael Lorenzen

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Stream Date: 10/26/2023

That wonderful time of year where Sox Machine runs the Offseason Plan Project. It's time for White Sox fans to act as the general manager sharing how they would construct their roster for the upcoming 2024 season.

Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus break down the decisions that lay ahead for general managers.

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Record Date: 10/22/2023

Rundown:

• [Intro] Is Luis Robert Jr.'s terrific 2023 a start to multiple All-Star caliber seasons? If the White Sox were to rebuild, is now the time to trade Robert?
• [16:29] Andrew Benintendi failed in 2023 to provide immediate impact. What does he need to do in 2024 to be considered "good"?
• [25:34] Right Field continues to be a mess. Should the White Sox give Oscar Colas a restart and wipe away the 2023 season?
• [42:50] Korey Lee and Carlos Perez didn't make a great first impression. How should the White Sox go about resolving the catching position this offseason?

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Record Date: 10/19/2023

Rundown:

• [Intro] MLB Postseason has been fun to watch
• [4:48] Already sick of hearing about "culture"
• [6:54] Assistant GM Josh Barfield cites the team's desire in finding players to help with OBP and defense
• [12:45] Cody Bellinger is the only star free agent who meets each White Sox need
• [25:23] American League Gold Glove conversation between Luis Robert Jr. and Kevin Kiermaier
• [35:55] Kim Ng leaves Miami, but Josh and Jim think coming back to the White Sox is highly unlikely.

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Record Date: 10/15/2023

Rundown:

• Is pitching the favorite baseball topic to write about?
• [4:20] Notepad exercise: who would be in the White Sox five-man starting rotation today?
• [10:47] Dylan Cease review: How can he bounce back to his 2022 form?
• [24:14] Mike Clevinger review: Should the White Sox pick up their end of the mutual option?
• [32:14] Michael Kopech review: Is Kopech still a starting pitcher?
• [41:09] The best end of the rotation options
• [46:07] A look at the free agent starting pitching market

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With ex-Royals Chris Getz and Pedro Grifol running things for the Chicago White Sox, it’s no surprise to hear the latest rumor about their upcoming pursuit of current Royals catcher Salvador Perez and ex-Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield this offseason.

Josh and Jim discuss those rumors and look ahead to the upcoming LCS matchups.

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