Sox Machine

Record Date: 1/8/2023 Liam Hendriks shared his Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis Sunday night. Josh and Jim discuss the tough news. Recap of #108Day AJ Pollock signs with the Seattle Mariners. Did everyone involve win with Pollock's opt-out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

Record Date: 1/5/2023 Rundown: Josh and Jim welcome the new Patreon Veteran Committee members. Andrew Benintendi is introduced officially with the Chicago White Sox. He backs up an earlier talking point on the podcast about why we could see more power from him in 2023. Rick Hahn did a lot of GM speak in his last Zoom call but did say he would be fine if second base were handled internally. Is that...

Record Date: 1/1/2023 Rundown: 2023 is the tenth season Josh and Jim have been podcasting about the Chicago White Sox. They share some announcements of new things coming to Sox Machine's coverage. New Year's resolutions for the White Sox include better engagement with the fans, healthy players, and operating like a normal baseball team. Personal resolutions: Jim wants to read and travel more, whil...

Record Date: 12/28/2022 Rundown: PSA #1: #108Day on January 7, 2022, at Reggie's PSA #2: For the 2023 Roadtrip to Cincinnati, consider booking your hotel room and purchasing game tickets. The Chicago White Sox released a new ticket pricing map. Josh and Jim pick it apart while wondering if the Ushers at games will enforce rules. Jean Segura signed with Miami while Tommy La Stella gets DFA'd. Shoul...

Record Date: 12/26/2022 Rundown: We hope it was a fun holiday weekend as Josh and Jim share their stories. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox are leaning to using internal options at second base and right field to start the 2023 season. Why there is a very uneasy feeling about that direction for White Sox at second base. Why there is more reason to believe in Oscar Colas manning rig...

Record Date: 12/21/2022 Rundown: Jim wrote an excellent column about what Andrew Benintendi's power production boost could look like with the White Sox. Paired with insight from James Fegan, it seems Benintendi is ready to join team Ball in Air. Those crazy New York Mets found a way to sign Carlos Correa. Will this super team approach work? The Mets are also not done adding, as they are approachin...

Record Date: 12/18/2022 Rundown: After the weekend, how do Josh and Jim feel about the White Sox signing Andrew Benintendi Why targeting Michael Conforto still makes sense With Dansby Swanson signing, the premium free agents are gone. Should the White Sox use this opportunity with the market set to explore an extension with Tim Anderson? Welcome back, Billy Hamilton A look at the offseasons for Mi...

Stream Date: 12/16/2022 YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wuuqkw7r-Nw Rundown: Josh and Jim are joined by their friend Beefloaf of FromThe108 to discuss Andrew Benintendi signing with the White Sox How does Benintendi help the White Sox Why does this signing not move the needle much What could be next for the White Sox this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Record Date: 12/15/2022 Rundown: Update on the Free Agent Pick'em Contest Carlos Rodon signs with the New York Yankees Carlos Correa signs with the San Francisco Giants Could we see MLB owners pressing for contract length caps? What are the White Sox plans for second base? Best remaining position player free agents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simp...

Record date: 12/11/2022 Episode sponsored by Trade Coffee. Save up to $30 off your subscription on holiday items at drinktrade.com/soxmachine. Rundown: Sox Machine has a new online store MLB's dying middle class - how can teams keep up or operate their business if they refuse to exceed the Luxury Tax? What impact of the heavy spending from some clubs will have in the future? Bob from Arizona wrote...

Air date: 12/10/2022 Josh Nelson joins Steve Rosenbloom to discuss the current offseason and what is behind the White Sox thought process. 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.

Stream Date: 12/7/2022 Rundown: Winter Meetings are over, and Jim is CRUSHING the free agent pick'em contest. White Sox were very quiet this week. What's the angle Rick Hahn is trying to play? There are rumors that Joey Gallo could be signing with the White Sox. Is Gallo a good addition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Record Date: 12/4/2022 Rundown: Mike Clevinger signing is official. How does the contract stack up compared to the market? Jacob deGrom joining Texas was predicted by Josh and Jim, but the amount of years is a surprise. How busy are we expecting the White Sox to be? A breakdown of the Max Kepler trade rumor Which free agents do we expect to sign this week Possible blockbuster trades Learn more abo...

Record Date: 11/29/2022 Rundown: Josh helps catch up on the White Sox news, including who will be part of Pedro Grifol's coaching staff. Dan Szymborski joins the show to discuss the 2023 ZiPS projections Why Mike Clevinger signing is underwhelming Why ZiPS is not high about the White Sox offense The lack of depth is very noticeable What the White Sox ceiling and floors are for next year Which free...

Episode sponsored by Trade Coffee. Save up to $30 off your subscription signing up at drinktrade.com/soxmachine Record Date: 11/27/2022 Rundown Chicago White Sox are signing RHP Mike Clevinger Why are the White Sox targeting Clevinger? The pros and cons of adding Clevinger to the roster? The risks of White Sox adding Clevinger with the current pitching depth Debating a trade idea involving Liam He...

Rundown: Catching up on MLB news with Bryce Harper and Hunter Renfroe Should the White Sox pursue a trade with the Brewers for Kolten Wong? Who would be a better outfield free agent target: Cody Bellinger or Michael Conforto? What we are thankful for this year Thanksgiving food hot takes from our listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Record Date: 11/20/2022 Episode sponsored by Trade Coffee. Save $30 off your subscription at drinktrade.com/soxmachine . Rundown: White Sox non-tender deadline moves Why we feel Oscar Colas is most likely the White Sox Opening Day starting right fielder The internal options at second base Ethan Katz asking for help with starting the rotation Rick Hahn says the trade market will be more fruitful. H...

Rundown: It’s Josh’s birthday, and he’s grateful Justin Verlander is still pitching to keep him feeling youngish.  Josh shares his distaste of the Rule 5 MLB Draft and how the fear of losing players forces teams to make hasty additions to the 40-man roster. Jim counters by looking at the situation from a player's perspective.  The Sean Murphy trade rumor Good friends Chorizy and Beefloaf of Fromth...

Rundown: Recap of Yasmani Grandal and Yoan Moncada's seasons How big of a factor is age regression for Yasmani Grandal's struggles in 2022? Can Grandal adopt a similar hitting approach we saw Jose Abreu recently take? Is walking more the cure for Moncada's woes? What's the performance level for Grandal and Moncada to merit their contracts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Rundown: Recap of Lucas Giolito's 2022 season How big of a concern is the diminishing fastball velocity? What's the confidence level for Giolito to bounce back to his 2019 to 2021 level of performance? Is Giolito a trade target this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Record Date: 11/6/2022 Rundown: White Sox officially introduce Pedro Grifol as their next manager. Soundbites from his introduction press conference covering the hiring process and setting expectations. Our first impressions of Grifol Edwin Diaz signed a massive contract to stay with the New York Mets. How does Diaz's new contract impact Liam Hendriks trade market? With the White Sox surprising mo...

Record Date: 11/1/2022 Guest: Max Rieper, Royals Review Rundown: The Chicago White Sox have hired Pedro Grifol to be their next manager Max Rieper of Royals Review shares his insight on how Grifol worked within the Royals organization and why he didn't get hired for their managerial opening Josh and Jim try to gauge their excitement with the hire and ponder what other changes could be coming to th...

Record Date: 10/30/2022 Rundown: Kansas City hires Matt Quatraro as their next manager, while Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports the White Sox will not be hiring Joe Espada. Are the White Sox missing out on the top managerial candidates? If the job is between Kevin Long and Ozzie Guillen, what are the White Sox in store for? The outlook for Oakland and Tampa has MLB markets after Rob Manfred's latest...

Record Date: 10/27/2022 The Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project starts on Friday, October 28th. This episode serves as a guide in helping you submit your offseason plan. Which White Sox arbitration-eligible players are at risk of being non-tendered? How could the White Sox handle Josh Harrison's club option What could Johnny Cueto sign for in free agency Free agency targets that would be a good fit...

Recorded Date : 10/24/2022 Rundown: Joe Espada will be the next White Sox manager. Or he won't be the next White Sox manager. It's a hazy outlook of where the White Sox stand in pursuing their next manager. Could we see them make a hire this week? Or are the White Sox waiting until after the World Series? One rumored candidate is Ozzie Guillen. Josh and Jim provide a reminder of how his tenure wit...