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Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.com This episode is split into two halves. The first part is having one of our best friends of the show, Jim Callis of MLB.com , joining the show to share his predictions for Luis Robert's rookie season, the White Sox top prospects, and which players to track for the 2020 MLB Draft.  Patrick Nolan breaks down the White Sox 2020 bullpen and what each pitcher needs to improve...

Josh and Jim start the 2020 Season Preview with a deep dive into the White Sox starting pitching staff. Looking at what worked for each starter in 2019 that they need to carry over in 2020, and what didn't work that they need to improve upon.  Plus, thoughts about Mookie Betts being traded to the Dodgers, and how the Twins adding Kenta Maeda to their pitching staff impacts the AL Central.  Present...

Guests: Collin Whitchurch and Nick Schaefer, Baseball Prospectus The Baseball Prospectus Top 101 prospect list was just released, and editors Collin Whitchurch and Nick Schaefer join the show to discuss Luis Robert, Nick Madrigal, Michael Kopech, and Andrew Vaughn. They also answer questions from Sox Machine Patreon supporters about the overall state of the farm system and the prospects they think...

SoxFest 2020 Recap We kick off our seventh season podcasting about the Chicago White Sox recapping the 2020 SoxFest. Hear from Rick Hahn, Yasmani Grandal, Eloy Jimenez, and Andrew Vaughn discuss the upcoming season.  Other topics we chat about: Yasmani Grandal’s impact on the pitching staff Can Luis Robert be the next Mike Trout? Dallas Keuchel apologizes but the Houston Astros don’t Will Yoan Mon...

Guests:  James Fegan, The Athletic Connor McKnight, 670 the Score Kevin Powell, 720 AM WGN Discussing the White Sox 2020 offseason, which moves were our favorites, who thinks the White Sox will win more than 84.5 games in 2020, and our bold predictions for the upcoming season.  Recorded live at Reggie's on 1/24/2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Sim...

Guest: Connor McKnight, 670 the Score Major League Baseball delivered punishment to the Houston Astros for using technology to inform hitters of what pitches were coming. The fallout has been widespread with multiple firings from teams. When including the juiced baseball, and negotiations with both MiLB and MLBPA, is there a trust issue with Major League Baseball? To help answer is guest Connor Mc...

Another week, another White Sox signing as they add Steve Cishek to their bullpen. Where does he fit with the relief pitchers, and who is the leading contender to fill in the eighth reliever spot?  Plus, the White Sox finalize arbitration signings and have an estimated payroll of $122 million. Does the front office have another move left this offseason?  Presented by Visit Arizona. Learn more abou...

Rick Hahn surprised most observers by locking down top prospect Luis Robert to a 6-year, $50 million contract. Jim and guest host Greg Nix analyze what this means for the 2020 season and beyond. Plus we project the Opening Day roster, break down the Twins' pitching signings, and of answer your questions in P.O. Sox. Presented by Visit Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Chicago White Sox delivered a nice holiday gift with the reported signing of Edwin Encarnacion. What are the positive aspects of adding the veteran slugger, how it will impact the DH rotation, and what could be possible red flags?  Plus, we take a look at the available free-agent relievers, give our 2020 New Year resolutions, and answer your questions in P.O. Sox.  Presented by Visit Arizona.  (Au...

The Chicago White Sox are signing left-handed starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel. We discuss what will he bring to the White Sox and does this signing make them a serious contender in the American League Central?  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 d...

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...