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The Rundown: Eloy Jimenez will be on the Opening Day roster and could be in a White Sox uniform for the next eight years which is great news. The timing of his extension is a bit curious as we witness a wave of star players agreeing to new deals. Why did the White Sox decide now was the time to get a deal done with Eloy, and who could be next in line signing an extension? We make our 2019 season p...

Guest: Joe Ostrowski, 670 the Score The Rundown: Juan Minaya has been outrighted to Charlotte opening a spot on the White Sox 25-man roster. Who stands to benefit the most from this opportunity? MLB is implementing new rules in 2019 and 2020. How much of an impact will it make on the game and are they even worth it? Joe Ostrowski from 670 the Score gives his picks for MVP, teams that will go over...

Guest: Scott Merkin, MLB.com Chicago White Sox beat reporter, Scott Merkin, joins the show to share the latest from Arizona. What’s behind Eloy Jimenez’s struggles? Latest injury news and possible roster additions to set the 25-man roster. Josh and Jim take a look at the White Sox probable 25-man roster and wonder who else will make it. Could we see Ryan Burr pitch well enough to earn a nod? Of co...

The Rundown: Bryce Harper finally signed with Philadelphia giving them a big boost. Oh, and Nolan Arenado won’t be a free agent after all. With the offseason debacle brings an opportunity to re-evaluate the White Sox front office as things stand. Are they making improvements? Are they good at their jobs? Can they be better moving forward? Preview the 2019 White Sox Infield. Why are the White Sox m...

The Rundown: Josh and Jim share their frustrations on the White Sox front office whiffing on a golden opportunity to sign Manny Machado. Moving forward, what will it take for this rebuild to work and can it work in spite of the efforts from the front office? Best friend of the show, Dan Syzmborski of Fangraphs shares the 2019 ZiPS projections.  Continuing our 2019 position previews, Josh and Jim l...

The Rundown: There were a lot of questions regarding ESPN’s Top 100 MLB Prospects as the White Sox didn’t grade as high as other prospect lists. Our guest, Keith Law, joins the show to share how he goes about his process, why he ranked the White Sox prospects as he did, and who he likes in the system. We also continue our 2019 position previews as Patrick Nolan (Pnoles) shares his thoughts about t...

The Rundown Pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training used to mean the offseason was over. Not in 2019 as key free agents still haven’t signed. Josh and Jim discuss what is going on with Manny Machado, ideas to improve the offseason, and when these players may eventually sign. Baseball Prospectus released a new metric, DRC+, and the 2019 PECOTA projections. Harry Pavlidis joins the show t...

The Rundown:   Latest rumors about Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, and J.T. Realmuto, and how they impact the White Sox.   With Comedy Central’s Drunk History featuring the 1919 Black Sox scandal, SABR’s resident expert Jacob Pomrenke joins the show to talk about the team, what actually happened, and new things that are discovered even a 100 years later.   Finally, we answer your questions in P.O. So...

The Rundown: New Top 100 prospect lists are being released and our very good friend Jim Callis of MLB.com joins the show to share his thoughts about the White Sox farm system. Why Eloy Jimenez could be underappreciated, reasons to be excited about Luis Robert, and cautious about Nick Madrigal.   We have audio highlights from SoxFest 2019 which the central theme was about Manny Machado as Rick Hahn...

The Rundown: There were already rumors of a possible Joc Pederson trade for the White Sox, but with the Los Angeles Dodgers signing AJ Pollock, could this rumor become reality? Would acquiring Pederson be a good move for the White Sox?   Recap the Hall of Fame vote and look ahead to next year when Paul Konerko is on the ballot for the first time  Finally, SoxFest is this weekend. Any chance of a b...

The Rundown: Recap the latest Manny Machado rumors and how they are being reported. Why it will be hard to cover baseball offseason continues this trend of extending to mid-to-late January.   We discuss the idea of a "Swellopt" contract for Manny Machado with the reporting from SNY's Andy Martino.  Finally, we close the chapter on Avisail Garcia as he signs with Tampa Bay.  Presented by Visit Ariz...

Guest: James Fegan, The Athletic Our guest James Fegan who covers the Chicago White Sox for The Athletic stops by to chat about Kelvin Herrera and Jon Jay. What impact will the new White Sox players provide? What will be the roles they play on the 25-man roster? Of course, he shares his thoughts about Manny Machado.  Speaking of Manny Machado - Josh and Jim share their thoughts on the latest rumor...

The Rundown:  Jim and Josh break down the timeline of rumors surrounding the White Sox pursuit of Manny Machado and Bryce Harper. What do we make of the rumors? Are the White Sox a serious contender in signing either Machado or Harper? Is it possible to sign either to a seven-year deal? The White Sox have a TV deal. How does this benefit the White Sox, and looking ahead to the future, what ways wi...

Original air date: 12-13-2018 Josh Nelson joins Jonathan Hood on ESPN 1000 AM to discuss Bryce Harper vs. Manny Machado, Ivan Nova trade, and possible pitching free agent targets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rundown: Recap the Winter Meetings activities which was a lot of Bryce Harper rumors. What was a fantasy two months ago could be a dream that becomes reality as the White Sox are front-runners to sign Harper. What is next and how serious should we take the rumors? Manny Machado is planning to visit the White Sox soon. What is the sales pitch to Machado, and what should the White Sox do if Mach...

The Rundown: Is trading Omar Narvaez for Alex Colome a good decision by Rick Hahn? Why did he decide that it was time to move on from Matt Davidson and Avisail Garcia, and what does the future hold for those two? With the Winter Meetings starting next week we share our wish list of players that could provide a significant impact to the White Sox roster. Finally, we answer your questions in P.O. So...

The Rundown: With the Boston Red Sox winning the 2018 World Series the offseason begins. This episode is to preview the upcoming decisions Rick Hahn will have to make, and share your suggestions on how to improve the ballclub in 2019.   We answer your questions in P.O. Sox about Kevan Smith, who the home grown players will be when the White Sox make the World Series again, and are fans overvaluing...

The Rundown: Dodgers vs. Red Sox World Series, Chris Sale and belly button rings, new managers, and welcoming Enoy Jimenez.  Jim reviews the 2018 Infielders and addresses why the White Sox should look into upgrading third base.  Greg Nix reviews the 2018 Outfielders and explains why we need to see fewer faces from 2018 in 2019.  Answer your questions in P.O. Sox about trading with Arizona, Kevan S...

Special episode since Josh's tweet created some outrage saying the White Sox and Bulls are in similar situations. Josh chats with SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell to compare the rebuilding efforts of both the White Sox and Bulls. How they are different but more similar than some may think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

The Rundown: Jim and Josh discuss the NLCS and ALCS as they head to Los Angeles and Houston. Is the Milwaukee Brewers bullpen strong enough outside of Josh Hader to withstand the Dodgers offense? Does Houston or Boston have the better bullpen to slow down each other's high power offense? The main focus of the show is to review the Chicago White Sox 2018 pitching staff with the help of Patrick Nola...

Guest: James Fegan, The Athletic Rundown: Chicago White Sox held a mini-camp after the season to give extra reps for players who have missed time due to injury like Dane Dunning and Zack Burdi. Guest James Fegan shares his insight on their progress, and what the White Sox could possibly do this offseason to help improve the team.  Josh and Jim cover the other odds and ends including the start of t...

The Rundown: White Sox finish the season 62-100. Are we at the point that it can only go up from here? Or, can this franchise sink lower? Joe Mauer appears to be retiring. We discuss his legacy and impact against the White Sox during a 15-year career. While the White Sox season ends, it's time for post-season baseball. Jim and Josh make their picks for each series to decide who will win the World...

The Rundown:  Rick Hahn spoke to the media on Wednesday and suggested which area on the team he'll need to address in free agency. Will the White Sox invest in the starting pitching market? Or, is Hahn hinting at something different (and maybe bigger)? James Shields 2018 season is over and likely his tenure with the White Sox. What does his future hold? Preview the Minnesota Twins series and what...

The Rundown: Last home game of 2018 was terrible as the White Sox lose 10 - 2. Finishing 31-50 at home for the season which is the worst mark since 1970. We are getting some clarity in the National League as both the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs clinch spots in the postseason, but still battle each other for the division crown. Colorado overtakes Los Angeles for the NL West lead. Learn more...

Good morning. Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: The Indians pitched to Daniel Palka when they didn't have to, walking right into a Palk-Off.  TONIGHT: The White Sox will wrap up their season series with the Tribe with a bullpen game.  AROUND THE LEAGUE: The NL Central and NL West leads are down to a half-game, and there's a new second wild card holder. Learn more about your...