Hey Sox fans, Spring Training action is here and we have actual baseball happenings to discuss. Nick and Pat talk about the latest from Arizona while also wondering if there will still be a few moves made before Opening Day. Last November, Rick Hahn talked about the need to address particular positions as well as to put in the work during the off season to field a better team. Has the work been done? The 2022 Sox will be fun and very good but is this current Sox team better than the team that go...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 163
Hey Sox fans, baseball is back! We were joined by Marc Silverman of the Waddle & Silvy show on ESPN 1000 to talk all things baseball and get his thoughts on what's to come for our White Sox this season. Pat and Nick discuss the recent acquisitions of Joe Kelly and Josh Harrison. What's happening with Craig Kimbrel and why is he still on the team? Also, where is our RF? We talk about the latest developments in Arizona and why there are so many free agents still out there. Thank you so much fo...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 162
Hey Sox fans, we were lucky enough to be joined by David Marran, however you might know him better as Sox Nerd. He talked with us about his career with the White Sox organization, his podcast, blog and one of a kind Twitter account. We spoke about favorite players, people and moments during his time as a member of the White Sox scoreboard team. Pat and Nick also tried to make sense of the latest CBA negotiations. Larger bases? Pitch clock? Banning the shift? Lots of great White Sox conversations...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 161
Hey Sox fans! What the hell is going on? MLB games have been officially canceled after recent back and forth negotiations between the two sides failed to accomplish the task at hand. The first two series of regular season games have been removed from the schedule. How did we get here? Can baseball survive a lengthy and ugly lockout? Where does the blame get placed? We try to make sense of things but we are very, very angry. Thank you for the continued support. We will continue to get you through...
Mar 02, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 160
Hey Sox fans! James Fox from Future Sox & South Side Sox joins the conversation to talk about an article he wrote that focuses on the importance of adding more pitching to this White Sox roster once the lockout ends. We discuss potential targets for the Sox to go after to help bolster the starting staff as well as the bullpen. Are there young arms that can be packaged up and sent elsewhere? We also talked about the makeup of the current starting rotation. What are the expectations for Keuche...
Feb 23, 2022•59 min•Season 4Ep. 159
Hey Sox fans! Jordan Lazowski from Sox On 35th & Diamond Digest joins the conversation to talk about where the focus should be for the Sox once the lockout ends. We discuss why Michael Conforto would be a perfect fit for right field in 2022 and how Dylan Cease can have a Cy Young type of year. Also, what kind of numbers does Moncada need to put up to shut up his critics. With universal DH coming to baseball, what current Sox could potentially be sent over to the NL? We're getting you through...
Feb 16, 2022•59 min•Season 4Ep. 158
Hey Sox fans! We were joined by Steve Paradzinski from Sox On Tap to talk about his recent article revolving around Robin Ventura. He wore the Sox uniform for ten seasons as a player and five as a manger but unfortunately his lackluster managerial years often eclipse his amazing playing career on the South Side. Was it really his fault? We revisit the timing of Ventura's hiring and speculate as to why it even happened in the first place. We also discuss Ventura's career at the hot corner for the...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 157
Hey Sox fans! On this episode we were joined by Chicago Tribune reporter covering the White Sox, LaMond Pope. LaMond is also a member of the Baseball Writers Association of America. We asked him to weigh in on the latest news regarding the lockout and what it all means for Spring Training as well as the start of the regular season. We also talked about Grandal's rehab and how the lockout is affecting his offseason preparations. LaMond discussed the recent HOF voting with us and also shared his t...
Feb 02, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 156
Hey Sox fans! We were joined by Vinnie Parise, a writer/contributor for FanSided, Southside Southdown and Barroom Network. Mark Buehrle received enough votes to remain on the HOF ballot. Will this help bring more votes his way next year? Is he really HOF bound eventually? Did the voters get it right this year? What about Bonds, Clemens, Sosa? We feel optimistic that a deal will get done and there will be 162 games this year. What position should be addressed immediately once the lockout is over?...
Jan 27, 2022•53 min•Season 4Ep. 155
Hey Sox fans! We are joined by Sean Anderson from The Locked on Sox podcast and The Score 670. We talk with Sean about the importance of spending premium money to help fill the remaining holes on this Sox roster with premium talent once the lockout ends. Where will Andrew Vaughn play this season and why Kyle Schwarber can be the answer at DH? Is Jake Burger really going to be spending time at second base in 2022 for the Sox and how excited should we be about the impending Oscar Colas signing? Al...
Jan 19, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 154
Hey Sox fans! White Sox reporter for The Athletic, James Fegan, joins us as we talk about how there's nothing to talk about. Will there be a thaw in conversations between owners and players soon? What are the major sticking points? What Sox player is poised for a big bounce back in 2022? Is a Giolito contract extension even worth discussing? Well, it is and we did. Join us as we give you a local, fan-centric take on all things White Sox.
Jan 12, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 153
We welcome back Herb Lawrence to the podcast to talk all things White Sox. Herb is the executive producer of the Laurence Holmes Show on The Score 670. What did the Sox get right and get wrong leading up to the lockout? How far away are the owners and players... what issues are the big sticking points? Will Kimbrel pitch for the Sox in 2022 and if no other moves are made, how good can this team be next season? On a cold January night when baseball talks seem at a frozen solid standstill, Herb br...
Jan 05, 2022•53 min•Season 4Ep. 152
Hey Sox fans. It's been 10 yrs. since the Sox gave John Danks a ridiculous 5 yr./$65M contract extension. Danks did not live up to the contract and the Sox parted ways at the beginning of 2016. We explore the ramifications of that deal and why it has possibly scarred the Sox from spending premium money on pitching. Also, do the Danks extension ghosts doom a potential Giolito deal? Thank you for a wonderful 2021... can't wait to talk more White Sox in the new year. Here's to a healthy and excitin...
Dec 28, 2021•53 min•Season 4Ep. 151
All is quiet on the MLB front but we press on anyway with our 150th episode. We reflect on things we would like to see changed with the Sox organization, what things we would like to see return and celebrate the things that will hopefully keep the White Sox competitive for many more years. We absolutely love bringing Sox content your way as often as possible. Thank you so much for the continued support. Happy Holidays and Go Sox!
Dec 21, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 150
It's the start of Season 4 of the podcast and we are playing the waiting game when it comes to the MLB lockout. We discuss what's on the bargaining table and what loose ends the Sox need to tie up once things get back to normal. Minnie Minoso is finally in the Hall of Fame. Why did it take so long and who from the Sox might be next to get the call?
Dec 09, 2021•57 min•Season 4Ep. 149
The Sox have failed to make a big splash and pay premium money for premium talent (so far) but did decide to bring Leury Garcia back for three more years. Hahn had a press conference to talk about it or did he just want to address the dissatisfaction of the fan base in a passive sort of way? How does it feel as a Sox fan to see so many other MLB teams spending wildly? The the MLB lockout is seemingly inevitable. Sox fans will most likely have to wait and see what missing pieces will be added to ...
Dec 03, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 148
It seems as if the White Sox have started to spend some money as time quickly runs out on the current CBA. The Sox have been linked to RHP Kendall Graveman. This would be a nice bullpen move to hopefully jump start the spending. What does this mean for Tepera or Kimbrel? Will the next starting 2B come via trade or will the Sox actually spend premium money? Also, could Minoso finally be head to the HOF? We can't thank you enough for the continued support. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Go So...
Nov 25, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 147
Sox fans watch restlessly as teams throughout MLB start to throw money around. It's still early but the end of the current CBA is fast approaching. Will the Sox make a significant move before Dec. 1st? How much stock do you put in the MLB awards? Should TLR have received more 1st place votes for MOY? Speaking of stock, would you buy a share of the White Sox if it was available and was essentially just a piece of paper? Local, fan-centric White Sox conversations. Go Sox!
Nov 18, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 146
White Sox GM, Rick Hahn, spoke a few times over the last week regarding a variety of different matters. Why didn't the Sox extend a QO to Rodon? What internal options are being looked at for RF? Who's being targeted for 2B? How will the team address the porous bullpen? It's rare when Hahn gives a straight answer. Most of the time you have to read between the lines and infer. Despite the irritating management speak, the Sox do indeed have some holes to fill and will need to be creative this off-s...
Nov 11, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 145
The World Series has ended and the MLB off-season has officially begun. Will there be some immediate moves made by the Sox? We know there might be some internal shuffling and the need for guys to potentially step into larger roles. How might the 2022 rotation look with Kopech filling a spot? The 2021 starting staff were tops in the AL during the regular season. How did things go so wrong in the postseason and what can be done to strengthen the rotation for a deep run 2022? Go Sox.
Nov 05, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 144
The White Sox want to be on the stage that the Braves and Astros are playing on. What separates the Sox from the elite teams? Is it talent? Coaching? Preparation? Experience? In our minds, the Sox are close to breaking through but what are those missing pieces and how can they be addressed in the offseason? We talk about the need to upgrade at certain positions and why it should not necessarily be another emerging prospect that is gifted the job. Go Sox!
Oct 30, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 143
It's been a little over a week since the White Sox season came to a disappointing conclusion. Despite the lack of actual baseball games being played, there have been no shortage of rumors, hypotheticals, trade scenarios and free agent wish lists floating around to fill the void that the White Sox left. We explore some theories and bat around some ideas while also remembering that Jerry Reinsdorf owns the White Sox. Hope is a good thing, it may be the best of the things. Go Sox.
Oct 22, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 142
After an intense and emotional Game 3 win at home, the Sox fell completely flat in Game 4 and were bounced from the ALDS. Houston seemed to take advantage of every single gift the White Sox presented. Out managed? Possibly. Out played? Definitely. Aside from Game 3, the Sox were lifeless offensively and did not put a consistent pitching performance together. There were some bright spots during this series and many positive moments from the 2021 season that can be built upon in the offseason. We ...
Oct 13, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 141
The White Sox lost the first two ALDS games in Houston. The Sox looked underprepared, made mistakes and did not execute when necessary. The Sox hit zero extra base hits in the first two games and Houston took advantage of seemingly every opportunity. The series now shifts to the South Side. The White Sox have been a force at home and have the fire power to send the series back to Houston. This can't be the end, can it?
Oct 09, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 140
The Chicago White Sox finished the season with 93 wins and 69 losses. It's the first time the Sox have hit the 90 win mark since 2006. The focus now officially shifts to Soxtober and the Houston Astros. The Sox will open up the ALDS in Houston then come back to Chicago for Game 3 and potentially Game 4. Who gets the ball for the Sox in Game 1? Where is Leury Garcia playing and how does Gavin Sheets fit in? 93 wins is a pretty damn good season but the Sox are looking for 11 more. Go Sox!
Oct 04, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 139
The Chicago White Sox have won the AL Central for the first time since 2008. Now what? Home field advantage for the first round is a bit of a long shot but not out of the question. What do the Sox need to do to get playoff ready? Cleaning up the defense and hitting with runners in scoring position is a start. Is Giolito the Game 1 ALDS starter or is Lynn? What if Rodon is at full strength? Lots of questions to still answer with only six more games on the regular season schedule. Soxtober is almo...
Sep 27, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 138
After a very poor showing in Detroit, the White Sox head to Cleveland with hopes of winning their first AL Central crown in 13 years. It's been quite the journey and quite the season. Ozzie Guillen Jr. joins our conversation to talk all things White Sox. TLR, injuries, pitching matchups, bullpen usage, playoffs, momentum and the hope that his father's number 13 will be retired sooner rather than later. Soxtober is on the horizon. It's a good time to be a Sox fan.
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 137
After taking 2 of 3 from the Rangers, the White Sox inch closer to clinching their first division title since 2008. We were joined by Herb Lawrence of 670 The Score & The Locked on White Sox podcast to talk all things Sox. Is home field advantage in the ALDS a must have for the Sox? Who gets the ball Game 1? How much rest is too much rest for TA? And so much more. Give us a listen & subscribe. We are a local, fan-centric Chicago White Sox podcast. Go Sox!
Sep 19, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 136
The White Sox turned in a lifeless effort this afternoon and lose 2 of 3 against the Angels. The Magic Number to clinch the AL Central sits at 7 games as the Sox embark on an 11 game road trip before returning home for the last 3 games of the regular season. As the Sox head to Texas to battle the lonely Rangers, we hope for some consistency... and runs, lots of runs. Go Sox.
Sep 17, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 135
The White Sox take 2 of 3 from Boston in dramatic fashion. The Legend, Leury Garcia, hit his first career walk off home run to get the Magic Number down to 9. There was a playoff atmosphere all weekend long on the South Side. Large crowds and intense moments. Rodon and Lynn have returned with Giolito and TA set to come back this week against the Angels. The Sox are just about at full strength once again, hoping to grab home field advantage for the first round. Go Sox!
Sep 12, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 134
