The White Sox and every other team are at the 2019 MLB Winter Meetings. Tuesday night we finally acquired...Nomar Mazara? Chris breaks down the trade. Sox critic Steve Paradzinski also joins the show as the guys discuss the team's current state of mind. Was there a plan after they struck out on Wheeler, or are they figuring this out as they go along? Is silence good or bad? Who are they looking at now? Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your postseason moves for the next episo...
Dec 11, 2019•33 min•Ep. 85
Following the Arbitration Tender Deadline, the White Sox are down to 36 players on their 40-man roster and were seemingly stuck on the Zack Wheeler Crazy Train. (UPDATE: Zack Wheeler has signed with Philadelphia.) Before the deal happened, listen as Chris and Dave break down why sticking it out for Wheeler may be detrimental to the White Sox in their pursuit of other Free Agents. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your postseason moves for the next episode! Childhood friends a...
Dec 04, 2019•32 min•Ep. 84
Following the signing of Yasmani Grandal and extension of Jose Abreu the White Sox Hot Stove continues to set of that cheap fire alarm in your kitchen. Chris and Dave sort through recent rumors, statements and roster moves that indicate something is coming...maybe. Plus, Chris tries to simplify who Zack Wheeler is and could be if the White Sox acquire him. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your postseason moves for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chr...
Nov 27, 2019•30 min•Ep. 83
BONUS EPISODE! Chris, Dave and James Fox from FutureSox react to the White Sox free agent signing of Yasmani Grandal. An idea presented on this show months ago actually comes to fruition. What does it mean? We break it down and tell you it's OK to be extra happy about this one. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your postseason moves for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side o...
Nov 22, 2019•21 min•Ep. 82
In between a Twitter skirmish caused by one beat reporter throwing shade at another, and Rule 5 decisions to be made, is the tale of Yoshitomo Tsutsugo. Will the White Sox pursue him? Should they? Plus, is it OK to root for Paul Konerko to be in the Hall of Fame while admitting you don't actually think he should be in the Hall of Fame? Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your postseason moves for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at ...
Nov 20, 2019•27 min•Ep. 81
BONUS EPISODE. The extended, un-edited interview with Chris Cwik (BBWAA & Yahoo Sports). Take a deep dive into free agency and what the White Sox are like with their secrets. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your postseason moves for the next episode! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! #30MinutesOfSox #WhiteSox #OffseasonInterviewSeries
Nov 16, 2019•24 min•Ep. 80
While Dave brings in his pessimistic list of expected Free Agent Signings, Chris breaks down what we have learned this week about possible White Sox pursuits. Yahoo Sports and BBWAA writer Chris Cwik also returns with what he has heard, what he believes, and his take on how the White Sox front office normally operates during the off-season. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your postseason moves for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave si...
Nov 13, 2019•31 min•Ep. 79
The White Sox 40-man dropped to 32, and Sox In The Basement listeners weighed in on who should go next once free agent signings start rolling in. Meanwhile Dave doesn't think the White Sox are actually going to have a big off-season, while Chris suggests a free agent acquisition you may not have considered. Plus, we air more Listener GM Moves from our phone line. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your postseason moves for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox f...
Nov 06, 2019•31 min•Ep. 78
A lot of White Sox players are going away this week. Chris tells Dave who needs to be moved off of the 40-man roster to make room for 2020 needs...and nobody is safe. Plus, we air some Listener GM Moves from our phone line. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your postseason moves for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago ...
Oct 30, 2019•31 min•Ep. 77
Chris spends some time with White Sox beat reporter James Fox from Future Sox and From The Sideline Sports gathering knowledge on possible White Sox off-season acquisitions. Who is getting tendered? Who isn't? How much can will the team spend? Who are they targeting? Get the latest and start to form YOUR OWN plan for the 2020 Off-Season! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot h...
Oct 23, 2019•32 min•Ep. 76
Dave runs down a list of possible free agent pitchers for the White Sox, and the guys debate who the team should and will realistically go after for 2020. Plus, Chris and Dave give their take on new hitting coach Frank Menechino. Sounds like these fans are ready to start winning in 2020. Are you? Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South...
Oct 16, 2019•33 min•Ep. 75
BBWAA writer Chris Cwik from Yahoo Sports gives a national perspective on the White Sox. How is the rebuild going? Are Jerry Reinsdorf's reported comments 20 years ago believable around baseball? Who can the White Sox team realistically acquire in the free agent market? Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss...
Oct 09, 2019•31 min•Ep. 74
A SUPER-SIZED EPISODE! Ten extra minutes and all recorded live in front of a packed house at Cork & Kerry At The Park! GUESTS: Ron Kittle, The Boys From The 108 & Sox writer Steve Paradzinski. Wrap up the 2019 season and kick off the march to 2020 and the off-season with us! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chica...
Oct 02, 2019•40 min•Ep. 73
Chris and Dave look at some interesting numbers that show several big improvements in 2019, but also put the White Sox coaching staff on notice for 2020. Just don't tell Don Cooper. He may consider that too negative. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscrib...
Sep 25, 2019•31 min•Ep. 72
Chris is joined by Steve Paradzinski from The Loop Sports, who says that the White Sox need to look at the Twins before they go free agent shopping. A traditional stat still seems to matter! Find out who the White Sox should target in free agency, and who they likely will get this off-season. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Sid...
Sep 18, 2019•31 min•Ep. 71
The guys discuss the buzz around J.D. Martinez to the White Sox this off-season. Two beat reporters have a Twitter scuffle that produces a realistic direction the White Sox may go in RF for 2020. Dave compares the White Sox to Star Wars movies. Plus, more on our LIVE BROADCAST from Cork & Kerry At The Park on 9/26 with open mics for all White Sox fans...and we also have that FREE beer bus! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends...
Sep 11, 2019•31 min•Ep. 70
Chris breaks down what needs to happen in September as the White Sox season draws to a close, even if the team didn't call up all the right players. Dave defends the name of the show. Plus, more on our LIVE BROADCAST from Cork & Kerry At The Park on 9/26 with open mics for all White Sox fans...and we also have that FREE beer bus! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homem...
Sep 04, 2019•31 min•Ep. 69
The guys compare the White Sox prospect promotion plan to other MLB teams in the same situation as the time for September Call-Ups approaches. Plus, a big announcement means a live broadcast with open mics for all White Sox fans...and we also have that FREE beer bus for White Sox Fans! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Ch...
Aug 28, 2019•30 min•Ep. 68
Our guest James Fox breaks down the organizational depth of the White Sox with Chris and Dave, answering if we are truly better now than we were at the start of the season. Plus, James breaks down the possible off-season trade pieces that could be used for 2020 acquisitions. Meanwhile Dave has a bone to pick with Paul Sullivan and Chris has a FREE beer bus for YOU! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris ...
Aug 21, 2019•34 min•Ep. 67
Less than 48 hours after last week's episode, Rick Hahn went on the Corporate Podcast and confirmed a lot of our fears. Unfortunately White Sox fans were also dealt a few digs in the process. Chris and Dave defend the fans and hold nothing back on the podcast for fans, by fans. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to...
Aug 14, 2019•31 min•Ep. 66
If Luis Robert isn't coming up and Wellington Castillo is still on the team, what does that mean the plan is for Rick Hahn and your 2020 White Sox? Chris breaks down his read on the situation while Dave's mind is blown. Plus, John Cangelosi helped write his biography! Author K.P. Wee joins the show with details. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basem...
Aug 07, 2019•33 min•Ep. 65
White Sox Great Bill Melton and James Fox from The Loop Sports & Future Sox join the show this week. James wants to trim some roster fat. Bill Melton wants even more. What will the White Sox do after the trade deadline passes? Why was Nick Hostetler really moved within the organization? Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side ...
Jul 31, 2019•33 min•Ep. 64
Dave and Chris celebrate the One Year Anniversary of Sox In The Basement with a look at some of the best interviews and moments on the show. Listen to what everyone said about this team and the re-build over the past year and find out who are the real fortune tellers around the White Sox! With Ron Kittle, Jason Benetti and more! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade o...
Jul 24, 2019•33 min•Ep. 63
Chris unearths a prospect list from two years ago and asks Dave if the White Sox are over-performing or under-performing two years later. White Sox enthusiast and Hall Of Fame member Garage Joe talks about Cooperstown and the ceremony this weekend that will induct Harold Baines into the hall. Plus, is this the last ride for Wellington Castillo? Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9...
Jul 17, 2019•33 min•Ep. 62
Chris and Dave discuss the positive surprises of the first half of the 2019 season, and what they hope for the White Sox down the stretch. What will the Sox do with Jose Abreu? Meanwhile the guys ask how long Ricky Renteria will get to produce results now that the team is improving, and what shocking name could be lurking as a replacement. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot...
Jul 10, 2019•33 min•Ep. 61
Omar Vizquel, Manager of the White Sox AA Birmingham Barons, joins Chris and Dave to talk about his managerial path and if prospects like Luis Robert and Nick Madrigal are ready for the next step. Plus, are the White Sox rushing Dylan Cease? It's possible. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorit...
Jul 03, 2019•32 min•Ep. 60
Is Lucas Giolito pressing? Is it wrong to ask that question? The guys discuss what they have seen in the White Sox ace pitcher. Plus, Chris and Dave explain why no immediate help is on the way from AAA. Patience seems to be the name of the game. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - Th...
Jun 26, 2019•33 min•Ep. 59
Being a White Sox fan is fun again, and we all deserve to enjoy it! Dave and Chris talk about the promotion of Zack Collins, Ricky's decisions, and an international prospect that is probably joining the White Sox soon. Plus, Mike Huff joins the guys to reveal why the Bulls and White Sox split their academy and what may be leading to all of these Tommy John surgeries. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chri...
Jun 19, 2019•34 min•Ep. 58
Chris tells Dave when he should buy White Sox tickets, and it is pretty sound advice for every White Sox fan for the remainder of the 2019 season. James Fox from Future Sox and The Loop Sports returns to put a bow on the MLB Draft and tell you why this year's draft philosophy should excite White Sox fans. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on ...
Jun 12, 2019•33 min•Ep. 57
Chris believes this is the week for the White Sox to do something bold and promote a top prospect. Meanwhile Steve Paradzinski from The Loop Sports joins the guys to discuss which main roster player will probably be gone very soon. Join Dave this week listening to people gush over Andrew Vaughn's swing! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on th...
Jun 05, 2019•32 min•Ep. 56
