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Guest: Phil Selig, Cuba Dugout

Despite the MLB Lockout, the International Signing Period is underway as teams make their announced additions to their prospect pipeline. For the Chicago White Sox, the rumored signing of Cuban OF Oscar Colas has been around for more than a calendar year. As the time comes for him to finally sign, what should White Sox fans know about Colas?

Joining the show is Phil Selig of Cuba Dugout who covers baseball in Cuba, and he stops by to give his unique perspective of Colas.

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In the latest CBA negotiations, MLB’s owners proposed economic changes to the Players Association. Focusing on updating the Super 2 payment structure, minimizing service time manipulation, and offering an International Draft. 

Josh and Jim comb through the reported offerings pointing out the faults of the Owner’s proposal. Are these offerings good enough to keep the Players Association at the table to talk? If not, does that put the start of Spring Training at risk? 

With the International Signing period this weekend, they also share their early thoughts on Oscar Colas and Erick Hernandez. 

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Tim Anderson had another terrific season in 2021 earning his first All-Star nod on his way to another 4+ WAR season. Entering 2022, where does Tim Anderson rank among the best shortstops in the game? Also with all of these mega contracts being signed by free-agent shortstops, what could Anderson’s future value look like in the open market?

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In light of recent reports from Jeff Passan of ESPN, and Max Scherzer answering questions for the LA Times, Josh and Jim recap the latest regarding the MLB Lockout. Why is there no urgency from the league to meet with the MLBPA? What is the central concern for the MLBPA? Is there an easy path to a new CBA? 

Plus, their thoughts on Ken Rosenthal leaving MLB Network and Alex Rodriquez possibly getting his own “Manningcast” type show.

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The Chicago White Sox had plans to challenge Andrew Vaughn with an aggressive assignment in 2021. They just didn’t know it would be out of position for Vaughn and playing primarily in left field. While Vaughn did admirably defensively, the bat-first prospect had his share of struggles at the plate, especially against right-handed pitching. 

Entering 2022, what is Andrew Vaughn’s role with the White Sox? Will he start every day again in a corner outfield position? Or will he be platooning at DH with Gavin Sheets? 

Or is Andrew Vaughn even on the White Sox post-lockout? 

Josh and Jim recap Andrew Vaughn’s rookie season while answering the critical questions. 

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Published Date: 12/30/2021

With New Year’s around the corner, Josh and Jim look back at the Chicago White Sox best moments in 2021. Then they share their personal 2022 resolutions and the goals they have for the White Sox to focus on.

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Unfortunately, White Sox fans only got to watch Luis Robert play in 68 games during the 2021 season. When Robert did play, he put on a show with a monster run through the postseason. If Robert can stay healthy in 2022, and that’s a big IF, can he be the next White Sox MVP candidate?

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Record Date: 12/21/2021

In light of the blockbuster movie Spider-Man: No Way Home, Josh and Jim decide to enter the Chicago White Sox multiverse. What past outcomes would they change and why? Which past players would they pluck from previous timelines and place on the 2022 White Sox roster? Finally, who on the current roster would they send back in time to help a past White Sox team?

Join them as they travel into the White Sox Multiverse.

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2020 wasn’t great for Dylan Cease who struggled to generate strikeouts and posted a -0.3 fWAR. With better command of his fastball, Cease took a big step forward in his development leading the White Sox in strikeouts in 2021. What caused this turnaround? We discuss Cease’s adjustments and ponder if the time is right for a possible contract extension.

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Episode Date: 12/16/2021

Josh and Jim remember Roland Hemond who died at the age of 92. As GM of the White Sox from 1970 to 1985, Hemond overcame unique challenges to build winning ballclubs on the South Side. And his trade for Dick Allen may have saved the White Sox from moving to Milwaukee. 

Plus, an update on how the early voting is going for baseball’s Hall of Fame and the latest lockout talks.

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