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For the 1st time in 5 years, #soxfest returns to Chicago.  The last time SoxFest was held, #rickyrenteria was the manager, #timanderson was presented the #hankaaron award and the energy and buzz about the #whitesox was palpable.  5 years later, they're on their 3rd manager since Renteria and the Sox are coming off of the worst season in #mlb history.  And, now...the fan convention is back in a revamped format.  The Q&A with GM #chrisgetz is unlikely to happen, so #guff and BA (#briananderson) answer the questions that YOU have or would ask management and others if given the opportunity.

Everything from the roster, #jerryreinsdorf, fan apathy, and when and if things will ever get better for a team that feels so far away.

It's a ask us anything about SoxFest edition of the #WhiteSox REKAP Podcast.

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On the first #whitesox REKAP Podcast of 2025, #guff & #kap sitdown with GM #chrisgetz in the REKAP studios. In a lengthy discussion, several topics are discussed. The guys start by the toll the 2024 season took after setting the record for the most losses in #mlb history. Guff asks Getz why fans should still believe and about Getz’s plan for the organization. 

Getz is candid and meticulous in discussing how he’s changed the infrastructure of the White Sox, something fans don’t want to hear but is part of his long term plan and solution.  They discuss #garrettcrochet and how Getz learned of the demand for a contract extension last season during the trade deadline as the Sox were trying to flip him. Was an extension ever really discussed?

His relationship with #jedhoyer and the #chicagocubs and if there’s a ‘Cubs tax’ on future trades. New manager #willvenable is discussed and why the Sox kept so much continuity on his staff. 

Also, Getz discusses his fandom of the #detroitlions & why he hopes the #chicagobears don’t hire #benjohnson as their next head coach. 

And, finally, will the White Sox ever sign a player to a $100 million dollar contract under his leadership?  

A candid and open discussion with Chris Getz on this episode of the White Sox REKAP Podcast!

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The #whitesox are coming off the worst season in #mlb history as we all know. How can it get better in 2025?  Will it get better in 2025?  What needs to happen?  #guff & Brian Anderson look ahead to 2025 and give their #newyear resolutions for the White Sox. 

3 things they want to see on the Southside. BA has a good goal in mind for 1st time manager #willvenable. Why Guff believes there could be light at the end of the tunnel for #chrisgetz.

Plus the duo give 1 bold move they want to happen prior to #springtraining.

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The #whitesox made one of the biggest off-season trades thus far, sending #garrettcrochet to the #redsox for a 4-player minor league return with 2 top 54 prospects. Ryan McGuffey & Brian Anderson are back to discuss the deal in depth about how they can fill the void of trading their ace now and into the future.  #johnely has been in the Sox system for 8 years as a coach, most recently as the 2024 pitching coach of the #birminghambarons. Ely had a Birds Eye view and role on the development of some of the key cogs of the White Sox staff, not only in 2024, but well beyond. 

We ask Ely his predictions on pitchers who can step up. Is #noahschultz truly the goods?  Not only does he say yes, but why he believes Schultz can be better than Crochet. Yes…that’s true.  A deeper look at some of the names Sox fans might and might not know and a prediction on who he’d name as Opening Day starter in 2025. 

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Just as it appeared the #whitesox would leave the #mlb #wintermeetings in Dallas without trading #garrettcrochet, the #redsox intervened and struck a deal with #chrisgetz just before noon and the now former White Sox ace heads east in a trade eerily similar to one 8 years ago that saw #chrissale kickstart the first rebuild.

#guff is joined by #weei pre and post game Red Sox host Joe Weil as he discusses exactly what the White Sox got in return and why it’s a move that makes too much sense for both sides. Weil discusses the two players Chicago received that are ranked amongst the top 50 prospects in baseball, #kyleteel & #bradenmontgomery. 

Guff says while he understands fan frustration, this is a move that had to be made and now it’s up to Getz & company to develop and be right. 

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The #whitesox and the rest of #mlb prepare to embark on the #wintermeetings in #dallas & the Sox hold the golden nugget trade chip with #garrettcrochet. The #chicagocubs & #cincinnatireds have emerged as two new suitors for Crochet and the trio discuss realistic options for a crosstown trade. Is the timing right for a trade?  Guff believes so while mlb.com’s Scott Merkin explains in detail reasons for a trade now as well as reasons to keep him into spring training. Also, is extending Crochet an option?

Merkin gives his predictions on what will happen in Dallas. Brian Anderson says that #luisrobert might be the player who is dealt first. 

A lot to unpack. Plus, the trio give their predictions for who ultimately trades for Crochet.

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The #whitesox hold arguably the leagues' best trade chip this offseason, just weeks away from the #mlb #wintermeetings.  #garrettcrochet was the coveted arm on the market at last year's #tradedeadline, however, GM #chrisgetz held onto him.  Now, there's a race to acquire him, and Getz says they're coveting position players with the hopes of moving him by the end of the meetings.

#guff and Brian Anderson have differing opinions on what to do with the Sox ace.  Guff believes it's a no brainer, while BA thinks there's value to holding onto him and perhaps dealing CF #Luisrobert.  A spirited debate and discussion await on this edition of the podcast.

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#Guff sits down with new #whitesox manager #willvenable and talks about his new job as the Sox skipper. Guff talks to Will about why this was the right job for him, what he's looking for in his coaching staff, and what he learned from the managers he's worked for previously. What type of personality will the coaching staff adapt?  The roster?  And, why #chrissale triggers a special memory for Venable. 

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The #whitesox hired #willvenable as their new manager last week. Venable has had quite the mentors throughout his young front office and coaching career. Most recently, he spent the past two seasons with the #texasrangers, winning the #worldseries in 2023 as the associate manager and sitting next to and learning from future Hall of Famer, #brucebochy. Boch joins #guff on the podcast and gives the background and credentials as to why Venable is ready for this job and responsibility. 

Bochy tells a story of how he handled a tough situation in Texas in 2024 and why he’ll be sorely missed as his right hand man moving forward. Plus - Bochy chimes in on culture and accountability. What’s the key to both to have success?

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The #WhiteSox hired #WillVenable as their new manager and #Guff and #BrianAnderson discuss the hire. Brian talks about his personal experience with Venable.

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