The White Sox traded seven players over the past week, including slugger Jake Burger. The message of the team, though, doesn't match with the moves. Elijah Evans of FutureSox and Just Baseball tells us what Rick Hahn really got back and when these young prospects will realistically be able to contribute. The Sox Nerd also reveals a White Sox record that one departing pitcher may keep forever in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 7...
Aug 02, 2023•33 min•Ep. 506
Rick Hahn is spinning yarns about the return for Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López. The post-Crosstown hangover is worse for some more than others. It's also possible we almost fought a baby in the stands. At least Nancy Faust kept everyone happy on Tuesday! It's been a crazy week for these White Sox fans, and we'll break it all down in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the ne...
Jul 28, 2023•32 min•Ep. 505
The White Sox made a clear statement in Minnesota this past weekend: "It's Ovah." Now comes a sell-off of assets and an attempt to change the franchise's direction. Do any potential trades matter, though, if the same people that got us here are still in charge? We look at potential trade partners, available players, the clown show Pedro Grifol put on this weekend and expected shenanigans to come in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Ca...
Jul 25, 2023•32 min•Ep. 504
White Sox organist and legend Nancy Faust invited us into her home for a rare interview. Hear how she got started and how a Harry Caray suggestion helped to launch her into stardom amongst White Sox fans. Learn about the very large live animal she adopted from Bill Veeck and how praise from Harold Baines was unexpected.The innovator who changed the way fans interacted with their team at the ballpark also plays some classic tunes in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The P...
Jul 21, 2023•35 min•Ep. 503
A straw poll finds that most White Sox fans are in agreement of what needs to happen next, with the exception of their valuation of Eloy Jimenez. How do you look at the Sox hitter after factoring in injuries? The puzzling decision not to use the IL may only be matched by the reasoning behind Tim Anderson batting in the 2-spot these days. The Sox Nerd also finds an eclipse in the 2024 schedule in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call ...
Jul 18, 2023•30 min•Ep. 502
The second half of a terrible White Sox season begins with trade rumors and the front office inexplicably still intact. We let you the listener chime in with ideas and questions, while explaining what a "Lucas Giolito to the Dodgers" rumor really means. Our friend James Fox of FutureSox gives us a surprise trade piece the Sox should move instead of Giolito, and takes us behind the scenes of this year's White Sox Draft in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Liste...
Jul 15, 2023•33 min•Ep. 501
Luis Robert Jr seems to have injured himself during the Homerun Derby, which was an absolute mess to watch. The White Sox had a very Rick Hahn Draft. Or was it a Kenny Williams Draft? It sure seemed like a typical draft for the White Sox. We'll break down the White Sox picks, have Dave "Sox Nerd" Marran blow your mind with All-Star tidbits, and listen to the most positive White Sox fan alive! For the 500th time we present "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! List...
Jul 12, 2023•33 min•Ep. 500
The very real prospects of a Luis Robert, Jr. win in the Home Run Derby along with an ingenious plan to take money from Jerry's pocket (and maybe even take the team over) should be reasons for Sox fans to be happy. A rundown of who gets traded and who gets kept at the trade deadline drags up some typical reasons for Sox fans to be worried. Keep 'em, trade 'em, launch 'em...drink it all in during "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call ...
Jul 08, 2023•35 min•Ep. 499
After some recent duds, including one on a unique night to go to The Rate, the White Sox need to find more pop quickly. We ask if the coaching staff or player wives are more likely to fix some issues. We're also asking is you still want Tim Anderson batting high up in the order. Plus, celebrate another snub that justifies that chip on every White Sox fan's shoulder in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your ...
Jul 05, 2023•31 min•Ep. 498
The White Sox have some real assets for this season, possible trades and several upcoming seasons. They also have some players that just didn't work out. As the team hangs close in the standings, but way back from .500, we look at the clear assets on the team and what you can build around in the second half and beyond in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chr...
Jun 30, 2023•31 min•Ep. 497
James Fox of FutureSox talks the upcoming MLB Draft, the type of player the White Sox generally target, the state of pitching depth in the minors and what could fix a low-rated farm system. The White Sox seem to be telegraphing a deadline trade of Lucas Giolito. We ask if this was always the plan when young pitchers approached free agency in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for ...
Jun 27, 2023•32 min•Ep. 496
After a lesson in accountability, we ponder why a team that is so talented can't get wins equal to their reported talent level. The Sox Nerd jumps in with White Sox vs Red Sox knowledge. Pedro Grifol falls in love with Zach Remillard. We also pick one certain All-Star and try to identify any other deserving White Sox players. Plus, we hand out the illustrious and mighty Staff of Cork & Kerry in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Ca...
Jun 23, 2023•35 min•Ep. 495
Pedro Grifol tells us to "Ask Jerry" if we have a problem with the lineup. Jon Heyman says Pedro is on the way out. Some players reportely would welcome a trade off of the team. Good thing we have the feel good White Sox story of the year with Ashlyn Burger giving us the tale of Jake's 2023 season thus far in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti an...
Jun 20, 2023•36 min•Ep. 494
Not every White Sox story is worth your time. In the end good baseball is what matters most. Good off-the-field stories, like the one former White Sox beat reporter Ed Sherman shares in this episode, are the icing on the cake. The guy who started covering baseball during a tumultuous White Sox season in the mid-1980's his crazy start with the Sox, why this team can still win the division & how upset he was when The Athletic cut the White Sox beat in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cor...
Jun 16, 2023•31 min•Ep. 493
For every walk-off homerun there is a costly error for the White Sox as they search for more wins than losses. Meanwhile it has become trendy to propose trades involving Tim Anderson, but is that a good idea right now? Daniel Victor of Prospects1500 chats about his visits to several White Sox minor league stadiums and presents some names you should learn. Dave "Sox Nerd" Marran also fills our brains with White Sox saves in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Lis...
Jun 13, 2023•32 min•Ep. 492
If the White Sox are going to be buyers this year in the trade market, what should they target? We take a deep dive into Lance Lynn's struggles. We also rebuke Pedro Grifol's lineup defenses because we don't even believe he makes them! The Staff of Cork & Kerry goes to an unlikely Sox player. Let's also handicap Jake Burger's chances of being part of the MLB All-Star festivities in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-84...
Jun 09, 2023•32 min•Ep. 491
We look at the rise of Jake Burger and explain why he deserves your All-Star votes. We also argue over Kenny Williams' recent reported remarks about the Sox being buyers on their way to winning the AL Central this year? You could say that's crazy. You could also justify that attitude. Who is right? Dave "Sox Nerd" Marran also blows your minds with White Sox knowledge in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave you...
Jun 06, 2023•33 min•Ep. 490
It seems like the entire baseball world is looking to pluck players off of the White Sox roster with a mid-season trade. We break down the chatter and zero in on the biggest issue facing the franchise - The Core. Dave "Sox Nerd" Marran also pops in to talk Ohtani, Trout and how some of the all-time greats have fared against the White Sox in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for t...
Jun 02, 2023•34 min•Ep. 489
Liam Hendriks' return on Monday night may be the biggest moment of this season for the White Sox, and he earned every ounce of applause. Meanwhile Rick Hahn spoke nothing of substance this week but may have shown he is a little delusional when it comes to his club. The good news is that White Sox fans are helping White Sox fans. We share a story illustrating that in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your co...
May 31, 2023•33 min•Ep. 488
Scott Merkin of MLB.com helps us sort through some current White Sox storylines. What can you believe in when it comes to the White Sox these days? From Tim Anderson's current mentality to evaluating their slow climb out of a deep hole, Merk helps us catch up with a team that isn't quite out of it. What will it take for you to buy back in? We have some fun in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments ...
May 26, 2023•35 min•Ep. 487
If there is a chance to resurrect the 2023 season, the White Sox must take advantage of the next two weeks. We look at the good signs, possible fool's gold & need for ruthless internal assessment if they are to change their fortune. The Sox Nerd blows our mind with some Sox history that was made this week, and more that could be made by Andrew Benintendi. Plus we ask if Tim Anderson should still be your leadoff hitter in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! L...
May 23, 2023•34 min•Ep. 486
Jake Burger is a bonafide MLB hitter, and one of the most dangerous players in the White sox lineup. How do you keep him in there everyday once the team is fully healthy? (If...We mean if with this group.) Let's see what the fans think and break down the options. We also ask about some odd things coming out of White Sox State Media recently, and decide if Aaron Judge is cheating or just playing baseball in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. S...
May 19, 2023•33 min•Ep. 485
After a weekend event among White Sox fans there was one general description of the team that almost every fan gave to us. We react to the Tim Anderson lip-reading theories but point out the video clip everyone is missing. Chris unveils a new recap segment to allow fans a break from the day-to-day of this season, while Ed breaks out a mighty staff that's a major award. We're also calling for another firing that should have already happened in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Ker...
May 16, 2023•33 min•Ep. 484
If you suddenly had access to the field where the White Sox play, what would you do? Some fans may take batting practice or shag some fly balls. Some may marvel at the scope of Guaranteed Rate Field. Chris Lanuti did all of that and tested the outfield padding, discovered a hidden feature to the bullpen, simulated an encounter with the netting and drank beer in Pedro Grifol's seat on the bench. Get all the inside stories and ponder what Jose Abreu's weekend return will be like in "30 Minutes of ...
May 12, 2023•35 min•Ep. 483
One is hitting like he should. One is struggling when he shouldn't. One shouldn't even be on the team anymore. One isn't on the team anymore, but probably can't wait to play on the South Side this weekend. Dave"Sox Nerd" Marran assists with the tale of four White Sox players (and one man's personal quest to sit in the Scout Seats) in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next...
May 09, 2023•34 min•Ep. 482
In a likely insurmountable hole as May begins, the White Sox have won some games this week. We examine the way Pedro Grifol has positively impacted his team this week and ask if he can continue on this new path. We also give out some Andrew Benintendi and Billy Hamilton love. Blake Schuster, Assistant Managing Editor of For The Win at USA Today, joins us as well after he exposed a recent string of Jerry Reinsdorf quotes that prove the owner is out-of-touch in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you ...
May 05, 2023•34 min•Ep. 481
We're imagining a world where YOU get to take over the front office and White Sox fans seem to be in agreement on a lot of the same necessary moves! From front office firings to players that need to see their roles reduced, changed or just ended, we break it all down. The Sox Nerd also breaks down the only two wins this team has had over two weeks in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and quest...
May 02, 2023•35 min•Ep. 480
In any other profession Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams would be out of a job. (Actually, they would be fired from any other team in MLB!) As we wait for Jerry Reinsdorf to do something productive for the White Sox, let's imagine a world where YOU get to take over the front office . What would you do right now. Let's get angry and then productive in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions...
Apr 28, 2023•34 min•Ep. 479
Sure it isn't too late to turn this thing around, but why is it always the White Sox that you have to wait on at the start of a season? White Sox fans have spent a lot of years waiting on talent to become what was promised. They've waited for positional holes to be filled properly. We look at the team's scouting and compare to other MLB clubs. The Sox Nerd also schools us on Wilbur Wood in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-45...
Apr 25, 2023•36 min•Ep. 478
Three simple moves can be made right now that would instantly improve the White Sox. We bring in James Fox of FutureSox to check our math and tell us if the front office would entertain the idea. We also check in with Dave "Sox Nerd" Marran with a deep dive into Canadian White Sox trivia as the team prepares for Toronto next week. And we feel the pain of A's fans, because we almost felt their same pain, in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park ! Listen. Subscribe. S...
Apr 21, 2023•35 min•Ep. 477
