Sox Machine

2020 wasn’t great for Dylan Cease who struggled to generate strikeouts and posted a -0.3 fWAR. With better command of his fastball, Cease took a big step forward in his development leading the White Sox in strikeouts in 2021. What caused this turnaround? We discuss Cease’s adjustments and ponder if the time is right for a possible contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Episode Date: 12/16/2021 Josh and Jim remember Roland Hemond who died at the age of 92. As GM of the White Sox from 1970 to 1985, Hemond overcame unique challenges to build winning ballclubs on the South Side. And his trade for Dick Allen may have saved the White Sox from moving to Milwaukee.  Plus, an update on how the early voting is going for baseball’s Hall of Fame and the latest lockout talks...

Eloy Jimenez only appeared in 55 games during 2021 because of a self-inflicted injury during Spring Training. While he hit for power in his first 15 games back, Jimenez faded in his last 40 games ending with a league-average OPS+. Is the pectoral injury to blame for Jimenez's offensive struggles in 2021? Or are there other red flags? With hopes of a bounce-back performance in 2022, is this also th...

Yasmani Grandal had a slow start to 2021 but a roaring finish as he was one of the best White Sox hitters. There's no doubt about his offensive contributions going into 2022, but after having knee surgery and entering his age 33 season, is it time to reduce Grandal's innings behind home plate? Josh Nelson and Patrick Nolan recap Grandal's 2021 season and address fans' concerns about his defense on...

It finally happened. The Golden Era Committee voted Minnie Miñoso into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Josh and Jim recap the news while taking a look at those that didn't make the call in Dick Allen and Billy Pierce. 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...

Greg Nix joins Josh to process the news of Major League Baseball owners voting to begin a lockout. Discuss which leaked proposal ideas regarding playoff expansion they like best, and take a look at what the White Sox have done this offseason. Are bigger moves in store post-lockout? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Stream Date: 11/28/2021 Josh is joined by our friends over at Fromthe108 to discuss the latest MLB Hot Stove news. - Marcus Semien to Texas - Byron Buxton $100 Million to stay in Minnesota - Max Scherzer to the New York Mets - Kevin Gausman to the Toronto Blue Jays - Even old friend, Avisail Garcia, is getting paid. So, what will the White Sox do? They discuss that and more on this episode of Sox...

Date: 11/23/2021 The Chicago White Sox make their first signing of the 2021/22 offseason and its reliever Kendall Graveman. Josh and Jim break down the signing of how Graveman can help the White Sox and ponder what's next. With Craig Kimbrel still on the roster, what are the offseason priorities for the White Sox? Most importantly, when will they address those priorities. With Thanksgiving approac...

Liam Hendriks was Rick Hahn's big free-agent signing last offseason figuring his new closer was the missing piece. Leading the American League in Saves and winning AL Reliever of the Year again, Hendriks lived up to his end. However, was Hendriks the missing piece? Or is he a luxury for a team that still needs to make a significant investment to address existing roster holes? Learn more about your...

After missing the last two seasons, it was great to see Michael Kopech in a White Sox uniform in 2021. His season started great as Kopech flashed his potential on several occasions leading to the thought of more incredible things to come. However, a hamstring injury knocked him out for a month, and his stuff suffered. With a possible spot open in the 2022 White Sox starting rotation, is Kopech rea...

Jose Abreu had another 30+ HR and 100+ RBI season in 2021. He's still putting up run production numbers that's made Abreu one of the most consistent sluggers in baseball. Entering his Age 35 season in 2022, and without a contract after, can Abreu continue this effort? Or will age regression finally set in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, a...

With an MLB Lockout looming, this year's GM Meetings could be this winter's main event when it comes to offseason rumors and gossip. Josh and Jim recap what White Sox GM Rick Hahn said about Carlos Rodon, Craig Kimbrel, and his priorities to make the 2022 roster stronger this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

Yoan Moncada had a 4.0+ WAR season, which was Top 3 in MLB for FanGraphs, and yet his 2021 season felt lacking. A solid batting average and terrific on-base percentage help Moncada with many advanced metrics, but the lack of power is concerning. So is the lack of success against four-seam fastballs. After five seasons with the White Sox, do we know what kind of player Moncada is? Learn more about...

The Chicago White Sox needed starting pitching help entering the 2021 season. Enter Lance Lynn. How his performance helped the White Sox win the AL Central, where we think he ends up in the Cy Young voting, but can Lynn figure out the Houston Astros? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

After a great first impression in 2020, Dallas Keuchel failed to meet expectations in 2021. A dismal second half of the season raises a few questions about Keuchel and his status with the 2022 Chicago White Sox roster. 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 pe...

Josh and Jim launch the 2021 Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project. It's everyone's turn to play GM making key decisions on tendering or non-tendering contracts, which free agents to bring back, and what players to target in free agencies and trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Date: 10/24/2021 Josh and Jim review the Chicago White Sox 2021 midseason acquisitions: Ryan Tepera, Cesar Hernandez, and Craig Kimbrel. Two of the three didn't meet expectations playing in a White Sox uniform. How does their poor play influence Rick Hahn's decision-making this upcoming offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Date: 10/21/2021 Josh and Jim recap Carlos Rodón's 2021 season with the Chicago White Sox. After his amazing turnaround, there are a lot of questions about what's next for Rodón. Will the White Sox make a qualifying offer to Rodón? Would Rodón accept it? If he doesn't what would his market look like in free agency? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simp...

Josh and Jim empty out the P.O. Sox mailbag answering all of the questions in a special podcast episode. 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: 10/12/2021 Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox loss in Game 4 of the ALDS, and attempt to answer "What's next?" 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: 10/11/2021 Midnight CT Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox Game 3 victory in the ALDS. Leury Garcia had his big moment and Ryan Tepera provided much-needed shutdown innings from the bullpen. 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 dat...

Stream Date: 10-8-2021 Josh and Jim recap Game 2 of the ALDS which Houston won again, 9-4. However, the White Sox had a 4-2 lead in the fifth inning that was erased in part due to some questionable decisions made by Tony La Russa. They break down those decisions, ponder where the power is from White Sox hitters, and find a silver lining in Luis Robert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Stream Date: 10-7-2021 Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox ALDS Game 1 loss. Why did Lance Lynn struggle again against Houston? Why do the White Sox have such a tough time against Lance McCullers? What's next for Game 2? They answer those questions and break down the critical plays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Guests: Stephen Nelson, MLB Network, NHL Network, and Host of "Intentional Talk" Mike Ferrin, MLB Radio, Host of "Power Alley" and Pre-and-Post Game Host for Arizona Diamondbacks Stephen Nelson and Mike Ferrin are two national MLB media hosts who have Chicago ties. They join the Sox Machine Podcast to share their thoughts about the White Sox chances against Houston in the ALDS. Learn more about yo...

Rundown Intro: State of the White Sox heading into the postseason 4:45: Dallas Keuchel’s postseason roster status 9:40: MLB Regular Season Recap 20:16: What would this year’s postseason look like using 2020 format 25:54: Houston Astros ALDS Preview 48:09: Postseason Picks 66:03: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....