Sox In The Basement

Why is Pedro Grifol still managing the White Sox, and does it matter? We'll explain why it does matter while shining a spotlight on the root of all White Sox problems, Jerry Reinsdorf. Is he trying to lose out? Why? Meanwhile we have a list of players that should be seeing most of the playing time moving forward, and a few that should hit the bench. Brought to you by  Cork And Kerry At The Park !...

James Fox of FutureSox joins the show to help dissect all of the moves at the Trade Deadline and what they mean moving forward. Did the Fedde/Kopech/Pham deal bring back enough? What can we expect from Miguel Vargas? What did Chris Getz do right? Plus, we'll talk about who should be playing in the second half and ask if Pedro will be with them the rest of the way in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to...

Courtney Finnicum of "Baseball Isn't Boring" and "Pitch & Moan" is a White Sox fan covering the whole of Major League Baseball. So, what does the rest of the baseball world think of the White Sox as an organization? We dive into the Garrett Crochet news that may have taken him off the market, ask if that is a good thing and find out what bothered her most when she first interviewed Pedro Grifo...

Scott Merkin of MLB.com joins us for an in-depth look at who is likely leaving the White Sox in the next week, what the current team plan seems to be and the goals for 2025. Is Pedro Grifol leaving? Can anyone pay the prospect price for Garrett Crochet? Is there a name on the trade block you may not expect? And don't just look at prospects as the only possible return in these deals. Chris Getz may...

Brooks Baldwin, Nick Senzel and Chuckie Robinson join the lineup. Danny Mendick and Lenyn Sosa head to AAA. Martin Maldonado probably heads into retirement. It is just the beginning of a second half that should feature a youth movement and more examples of a different organizational focus on personnel. We're breaking it down and explaining why the White Sox keep rejecting offers for Garrett Croche...

Elijah Evans of Just Baseball and FutureSox gives you the quickest and most complete rundown of the entire 2024 White Sox Draft. Hear why Hagen Smith going 5th overall to the Sox trumpeted a new team building philosophy that seems to understand how ownership spends. Learn why a bland second day of the draft brought about an exciting Day 3. From the number of pitchers to the specific types of bats...

The Astros asked about Andrew Vaughn. Michael Kopech has an immaculate inning. Selling high and at the right time is key for Chris Getz over the next few weeks. A HUGE live Sox In The Basement Event is just a few weeks away. Are you going to be there? Brought to you by  Cork And Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episo...

James Fox of FutureSox not only previews the White Sox and their upcoming MLB Draft, but also tells you the group you should expect to see join the big league club in the back-half of 2024 and by the start of next season. We go inside how the selection process is different under Chris Getz, and give the three likely names that the White Sox could take at #5 this weekend. Plus, the only team that w...

Three ballplayers head from AA to AAA this week, each with their own path. Ky Bush is part of the most positive thing this season. He is a pitcher in an organization of promising pitchers. Edgar Quero is a budding star catcher, but the jump to MLB is hardest at his position Then we have a guy just making quick jumps level-to-level in spite of the way it normally goes for White Sox development. Can...

The national baseball media is openly trying to trade him to a contender. His own manager has already idicated he cannot keep up a regular workload in the second half. Insiders insist the White Sox struck out on an extension, but the message from those around the team is mixed. We get into the weeds on what is likely happening with Garrett Crochet and why he may not be at peak value. Pedro Grifol...

As June comes to a close it is a good practice to take a fresh look at a few everyday players on the Chicago White Sox. What exactly is Korey Lee? Sure he has been a bright spot in a dismal season, but what is the long-term role of the young catcher? We're also looking at the Andrew Vaughn / Gavin Sheets paradox. Can this team really move forward with both of them in the lineup? The Sox Nerd gets...

A tiny blurb from a trusted source paints the picture of Pedro Grifol departing this offseason for Skip Schumaker due to Tony La Russa's influence Then Tony gives a local interview acting like he has no influence? Something is fishy like a Marlins manager. We're on the case along with outlining storylines worth watching, such as Eloy Jimenez's inevitable end. Brought to you by  Cork And Kerry At T...

The doom and gloom narrative is that a long rebuild is afoot. We say nonsense and poppycock! The White Sox have the arms that allow for a quicker turnaround for a front office with vision. You're not winning a World Series in 2025, but you can be a much different team without selling everyone off at this year's trade deadline. Listen as we build a realistic roster. Plus, Sox Nerd finds a south sid...

A listener complaint gets Chris fired up and defending the idea that pitchers, not throwers, are the key to the White Sox once again becoming a professional baseball team. Why doesn't the speed of your fastball matter? Ask some of the more successful pitchers in MLB this year, and of course a couple guys who have not waivered on Drew Thorpe. Plus, Chris Getz spoke but did he really say anything? B...

The Drew Thorpe debut shines a favorable light on the future of the White Sox rotation, but makes the unfavorable light on their lack of hitting all that more glaring. Steve Paradzinski of On Tap Sports Net talks about Garret Crochet's adjustments and Brian Bannister's impact. White Sox media continues to make an Ozzie Guillen dugout return a story that feels like it needs to come true. Brought to...

As alluded to on our last episode, the White Sox promoted straight from AA and started Drew Thorpe on Tuesday night. Corey Julks continues to lead off with Andrew Benintendi and Tommy Pham nearing a return. What will the White Sox do with their outfield? The real question, though, is if any of these young guys matter while Pedro Grifol remains manager of the team. We look at ways the team showed t...

Our good friend James Fox of FutureSox returns to discuss if the White Sox are really going to trade away Luis Robert Jr and Garrett Crochet. What are the chances, and more importantly what should the team actually do? We also talk about the high-end pitching in AA and when it could arrive. The launch of Sox In The Basement video content, a consolidated Chicago team and the Sox Nerd round out "30...

The White Sox are in the middle of a historically bad season, but Major League Baseball may be on the cusp of their next historically big scandal. Several players were suspended for gambling, including a former Sox farmhand. One player is banned for life. The timing of the announcement has us questioning what is really going on.  Brought to you by  Cork And Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. S...

It is one thing to sell off players. The smart teams are shopping while selling. Dual injuries to Baltimore Orioles starters got us thinking about a trade, and what would be acceptable if a quality pitcher was shipped off to the East Coast. Meanwhile, Pedro Grifol had a few quotes that we can't let slide by without pointing out that they were bold-faced lies. One of the best parts about baseball k...

No matter how bad the team plays, the White Sox will always give you something absurd to talk about. After Pedro Grifol projected a lot of his own shortcomings on his players, a notable group of them pushed back. Now fans can choose to buy a PR push that the locker room has no issues with their manager or what they can see with their own eyes. Brought to you by  Cork And Kerry At The Park ! Listen...

At this point in the season, you are who you are. It's time for the White Sox to take a fresh look at the roster and hand out jobs to the most deserving players. Take a look at a solid lineup that can be created if you just conducted fresh job interviews. We're also asking the Sox Nerd what it was like watching the worst ending to a White Sox game in years! Brought to you by  Cork And Kerry At The...

What is more interesting to a White Sox fan? Would they rather watch Andrew Benintendi and Andrew Vaughn fail at the top of the order, or would they rather see what Korey Lee, Corey Julks, Dominic Fletcher and Nick Nastrini? The time is now to let the kids play and start holding the underperformers accountable.  Brought to you by  Cork And Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459...

In the modern baseball era a tale has been told that teams must tear down, acquire prospects and fail for years. If they do this, they'll win a championship. We're here to say that system doesn't work as well as some think. Rather than consider moving names like Crochet, Robert, Fedde and others, the White Sox should consider a different way to contend yearly in Major League Baseball. Brought to y...

Is it predestined that the White Sox will make the same old mistakes and cling to players that they traded for instead of letting young talent prove themselves in the majors? Or will Chris Getz change that aspect of the White Sox Way?  Brought to you by  Cork And Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti...

Something snaps when looking at recent White Sox lineups and leads to a compelling case for giving Ozzie Guillen another go at managing on the south side. You read that sentence and think we're nuts, but you may not after we make a case for the return of Ozzie. Brought to you by  Cork And Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the...