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Recapping the White Sox Winter Meetings activity, Josh and Jim discuss the Nomar Mazara trade, and the dwindling starting pitching options in free agency. Will the White Sox pony up the money to sign Hyun-Jin Ryu or Dallas Keuchel? Or, is a trade looming with Boston for David Price?  Plus, the impact of Corey Kluber traded to Texas and your questions in P.O. Sox.  Presented by Visit Arizona, SeatG...

The most active Winter Meetings ever as Anthony Rendon follows Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg is signing a mega-deal with the Los Angeles Angels. With the top free agents now locked up, the market will shift with more urgency in Tier 2 starting pitcher targets which the White Sox needs to come away with at least one. Is it possible that the White Sox front office has read the market incorrectly...

A lot going on in Day 3 of the Winter Meetings as several starting pitchers and relievers have signed. Instead of waiting in the morning to release the show here is a special edition podcast with our best friend, Dan Szymborski, to discuss starting pitching options for the White Sox and Nomar Mazara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Day 3 of the Winter Meetings saw Gerrit Cole break records signing a nine-year, $324 million contract with the New York Yankees, and the Chicago White Sox making a trade with the Texas Rangers for Nomar Mazara.  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...

Day 2 of the 2019 Winter Meetings featured a bombshell signing as Stephen Strasburg returns to the Washington Nationals.  For White Sox news, GM Rick Hahn stresses that there is no urgency in getting moves down during the Winter Meetings, and how he handles false rumors like that of Marcell Ozuna.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Hello from the Winter Meetings in San Diego. This is the Day 1 report of the rumors and news concerning the Chicago White Sox.  - Latest rumors about Marcell Ozuna - White Sox starting pitching targets - Marvin Miller and Ted Simmons elected to Hall of Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

Emergency podcast time as the Chicago White Sox sign top free-agent catcher, Yasmani Grandal, to a four-year deal. Greg Nix and Josh Nelson record an emergency podcast to discuss Grandal’s impact on the White Sox and the next move the front office makes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

Guest: James Fegan, The Athletic The Rundown:  Helping to provide additional insight on the happenings from the GM Meetings, White Sox beat reporter James Fegan of The Athletic joins the show to discuss Jose Abreu, other offseason plans, and his MVP ballot.  Josh and Jim discuss Abreu being a win-win situation for all parties, plus ponder what could the punishment be for the Houston Astros cheatin...

A jam-packed episode touching on a lot of topics to prep for the upcoming offseason which will begin five days after the World Series conclusion.  Josh and Jim dish out their 2019 grades to White Sox coaching staff and front office. They will be joined by a few folks who completed the Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project to share their unique trade ideas and free agent targets.  Presented by SeatGee...

Josh and Ted recap the 2019 season for the Chicago White Sox pitchers. How close is this unit to help make the team's transition from rebuilder to a contender? A look at which performances in 2019 could carry over in 2020, and what are options in free agency that could provide a boost.  Plus, a World Series preview between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals, MLB's fight with MiLB, and you...

Josh and Jim catch up on a couple of White Sox news items from last week. Looking for what ways new hitting coach, Frank Menechino, could provide an immediate impact, and Steve Stone being a broadcast free agent. Pnoles was kind enough to recap the Chicago White Sox 2019 outfielders who repeated last season's achievement of being the worst in MLB according to FanGraphs WAR. While sharing grades, w...

Greg Nix joins Josh to hand out final grades for the Chicago White Sox 2019 infielders. Jose Abreu had a strong offensive season, but what would be a fair contract extension to offer him? Will Yolmer Sanchez return in 2020? Has Tim Anderson hit his ceiling? What are the reasonable expectations for James McCann next season?  Plus, Rick Hahn decided to part ways with hitting coach Todd Steverson. Ji...

Josh and Jim recap the final series of 2019 for the White Sox. Rick Hahn mentioned that the organization is transitioning to the next stage of the rebuild. What will that look like? Are we back to where the team was after the 2014 season, but with more depth? Plus, a breakdown of each of the MLB postseason series with predictions on who will meet in the World Series, and who we think will win it a...

Cleveland really needed a series win, and the White Sox spoiled their chances of making the postseason. Winning two out of three games, and the season series, the White Sox made friends in Minneapolis, St. Petersburg, and Oakland.  Driving the White Sox series win was the emergence of 2018 Daniel Palka, Kelvin Herrera, bullpen arms sticking together, and timely offense. Looking ahead to the final...

Last night: Welington Castillo dealt the big blow as the Sox win, 8-3.  Tonight: Dylan Cease vs. Aaron Civale Around MLB: Twins clinch AL Central. Brewers clinch postseason birth. Charlie Morton shuts down the Yankees, and Matt Chapman saves the day for Oakland.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox lose a "squeaker" against Cleveland. PREVIEW: Ross Detwiler tries for cromulence. MLB: At least the Cubs suck. 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.

Good morning. Here's the rundown: TONIGHT: The White Sox play the first of three against the Indians after their last off day of the season. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Ned Yost is calling it a career, and the Nationals and Rays each gain a half-game edge on their wild card spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Guests: Scott Merkin, MLB.com Jon Greenberg, The Athletic The Chicago White Sox wrap up their last road series in Detroit, and our good friend Scott Merkin joins the show to share his insight from the White Sox clubhouse.  [21:57] You may have noticed the ticker ads during White Sox games about NBC Sports Chicago relaunching on October 1st. Jon Greenberg of The Athletic joins the show to discuss w...

Today: Dylan Cease vs. Jordan Zimmermann Around the League: Domingo German suspended, Don Mattingly is getting a contract extension, and the Yankees clinch the American League East. Meanwhile, in the National League, the Cardinals beat the Cubs in extras allowing the Brewers to move ahead in the division and Wild Card.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by...

Recorded: 9/18/2019 Thanks to Wednesday's victory, the Chicago White Sox have clinched third place in the AL Central. They are getting great performances from Yoan Moncada, Tim Anderson, and Eloy Jimenez at the plate. Zack Collins and Adam Engel are even contributing, too. However, the team is still struggling to put wins together and will have a tough time to find enough starting pitching to fini...

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox blow a wild extra-inning game (twice!). PREVIEW: Dylan Covey's scratched with shoulder soreness MLB NEWS: On Biggios and Yastrzemskis 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.

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Eloy Jiménez picks up hardware, but the White Sox lost to the Twins, then lost Lucas Giolito for the season. TONIGHT: Ross Detwiler starts in Giolito's place against Martin Perez, who is also scuffling. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Dave Martinez is hospitalized, and the National League wild card race tightens further. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Josh and Jim recap the series in Seattle as it was September baseball in a nutshell. Good players performing well aiming for season achievements, bad players stinking up the joint, and all of this with an eye at 2020. They discuss Zack Collins behind the plate, Dylan Cease approaches an innings limit, Tim Anderson's quest for the AL Batting Title, and Yoan Moncada's improvements against left-hande...

Recorded 9/12/2019 Despite Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada, Jose Abreu, and Eloy Jimenez hitting, the White Sox continue to lose. That's because James McCann and Leury Garcia have struggled greatly since the All-Star Break, so much that the White Sox should consider other possible starters for 2020. Josh and Jim share ideas on who a couple of targets that would be great fits if the money will truly be...

Last night: Despite home runs from Eloy Jimenez and Jose Abreu, the White Sox couldn't overcome Reynaldo Lopez's off night as they lose 8-6.  Today: Last time Lucas Giolito gets to face the Kansas City Royals in 2019 as the season series is on the line.  Around MLB: The Brewers find a way to catch the Cubs without Yelich, and it's still a tight race in the AL Wild Card as the Rays lose, but the A'...