Former GM Jim Bowden's top AL rookie list in the Athletic sparks debate as Kyle Teel outranks Colson Montgomery. Bowden also left Edgar Quero and Shane Smith off his list.

Host Todd Welter analyzes the rankings, questioning player development strategies and roster decisions. A trip down memory lane revisits an improbable 1990 game where Ozzie Guillen and Craig Grebeck stunned Nolan Ryan with homers at Old Comiskey. Welter draws parallels between past glory and current rebuild, speculating on the 2026 season's potential.

0:00 Intro: Kyle Teel vs Colson Montgomery debate

5:09 Montgomery's power surge and hitting struggles

15:28 White Sox inconsistent player evaluation

23:40 1990 White Sox rookies beat Nolan Ryan

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