White Sox Wake Up Call: April 13th, 2022
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Apr 13, 2022•9 min•Ep. 566
Sox Machine
The Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan.
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Good Start to 2022
Record Date: 4/10/2022 Intro: Sox Machine Announcement 4:35: Tigers series recap 7:30: Cog of the Series - Andrew Vaughn 12:22: Starting Pitcher Review 23:03: Seattle Mariners series preview 32:38: New concession items at GRF 38:25: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2022•58 min•Ep. 565
White Sox Wake Up Call: April 8, 2022 (White Sox Opening Day)
Happy 2022 White Sox Opening Day! News: Yoan Moncada goes to the IL for three weeks to rest an oblique muscle. Jake Burger will replace Moncada at third base. Today: Lucas Giolito takes the ball as the White Sox offense gets ready to face LHP Eduardo Rodríguez. This Weekend: Dylan Cease will start on Saturday, and Michael Kopech will finish the series on Sunday. Down on the Farm: Charlotte wins again with a big 10th inning, and it's Opening Day for Birmingham, Winston-Salem, and Kannapolis. Arou...
Apr 08, 2022•9 min•Ep. 564
2022 Season Predictions with Laurence Holmes
Guest: Laurence Holmes, 670 the Score Josh and Jim invite Friend of the Show, Laurence Holmes, to join them in making their 2022 season predictions. How do they grade the White Sox offseason Best Case Scenario Worst Case Scenario Win/Loss Record White Sox MVP White Sox Breakout Player World Series Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 563
Hello, FutureSox
BREAKING NEWS! FutureSox and Sox Machine have agreed to a new partnership aimed at covering all aspects of the Chicago White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 04, 2022•18 min•Ep. 562
Latest White Sox News and 2022 Bullpen Season Preview
Record Date: 4/4/2022 Lance Lynn is hurt and will miss the first two months of 2022. Zack Collins is gone, and the White Sox have themselves a new backup catcher. Josh and Jim recap the latest White Sox news while previewing the bullpen unit. A week ago, the White Sox bullpen appeared to be one of the best in Major League Baseball. Now that Craig Kimbrel has been traded and Garrett Crochet is out for the season, how does this unit stack up with Opening Day rapidly approaching? Learn more about y...
Apr 04, 2022•56 min•Ep. 561
Hello, AJ Pollock
Record Date: 4/2/2022 Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox trading Craig Kimbrel to the Los Angeles Dodgers for outfielder AJ Pollock. What lessons are to learn from the Kimbrel experience? What does Pollock provide to an already strong White Sox team in 2022? What does this addition mean for Andrew Vaughn to start in 2022? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 02, 2022•38 min•Ep. 560
2022 Season Preview: Outfielders
Record Date: 3/31/2022 Next in the series of 2022 Season Previews, Josh and Jim preview the Chicago White Sox outfielders. Is 2022 the year Eloy Jimenez unleashes and hits 40+ home runs? Will Luis Robert stay healthy and repeat his 2021 breakout to be a legit AL MVP candidate? And who will we all see play in right field? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 559
2022 Season Preview: Starting Pitchers
Guest: Janice Scurio, NBC Sports Edge & CHGO We are continuing our 2022 Season Previews with a look at the Chicago White Sox starting pitchers. While the group loses Carlos Rodon, it still has three potential AL Cy Young candidates in Lucas Giolito, Lance Lynn, and Dylan Cease. Can they meet or exceed those lofty expectations? Then there is the Dallas Keuchel dilemma and managing Michael Kopech's workload. Joining the podcast to preview this position group is Janice Scurio of NBC Sports Edge...
Mar 28, 2022•53 min•Ep. 558
2022 Season Preview: Infielders
Record Date: 3/22/2022 Josh and Jim kickoff the Sox Machine 2022 Season Previews with a look at the Chicago White Sox infield. A strong unit hopes both Jose Abreu and Yasmani Grandal fight off age regression for another season. Perhaps Yoan Moncada could re-capture his 2019 form, and if Tim Anderson hits 25+ home runs, would the White Sox left side of the infield to make the All-Star team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 557
Free Agent Dominos Fall
The big remaining free agents have finally found a home. Nothing bigger than Carlos Correa shocked the baseball world by signing with the Minnesota Twins. How does his addition impact the Chicago White Sox repeating as AL Central champs? What's the postseason outlook as the free agent dominos finally fall? Josh and Jim break it all down in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 21, 2022•54 min•Ep. 556
Where do the White Sox stack up at Spring Training 2022
Josh and Jim contemplate how the Chicago White Sox stack up against the best teams in both the American League and Major League Baseball. With the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Freddie Freeman, they are the clear favorites to win the World Series. How far away are the White Sox? And would signing Michael Conforto help bridge the talent gap? They also remember Pete Ward, who passed away on March 17th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 18, 2022•55 min•Ep. 555
Hello, Joe Kelly, Josh Harrison, and Vince Velasquez
Record Date: 3/13/2022 The Chicago White Sox have been busy post-lockout. They continue adding more relievers to their pitching staff, signing Joe Kelly and Vince Velasquez. To help at second base, veteran Josh Harrison was added to the fold. While these three signings support the White Sox with depth, we are still waiting for Rick Hahn to pull off the major move. Do the White Sox have it in them to bring an impact player like Michael Conforto? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 554
White Sox Minor League Camp Update with James Fegan
Guest: James Fegan, The Athletic With MLB CBA negotiations still ongoing we visit with Chicago White Sox beat reporter for The Athletic, James Fegan. He shares insight from Glendale, Arizona as he watches White Sox minor league camp. This episode is sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook. For Illinois residents, use promo code SOXMACHINE when signing up for special offers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 10, 2022•39 min•Ep. 553
Mailbag Episode Vol. 1
Record Date: 3/6/2022 With MLB CBA negotiations dragging, Josh and Jim decided to change things up by emptying out the listener mailbag. Answering questions about: Next home renovation projects MLB relegation The new CHGO media platform Development impact for players playing out of position How many fans MLB will lose over the lockout Guitar Hero or Rock Band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 552
MLB Has An Ownership Problem
At least six games have been canceled by Commissioner Rob Manfred, and how things stand with CBA negotiations, we could see even more games get wiped off the schedule. This episode provides audio from both Manfred and MLBPA President Tony Clark from their press conferences. Afterward, Josh and Jim point out where the fault ultimately lies: the owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 04, 2022•54 min•Ep. 551
Opening Day In Jeopardy
MLB CBA negotiations are still not progressing to the point of a new deal coming soon. Now that MLB's deadline has come to avoid cancellation of regular-season games, is the entire month of April at risk? Josh and Jim discuss while wishing there was more consistent reporting of the details and insight on which MLB owners are causing issues. They also answer your questions about a new game show format and which uniform throwback they would like to see a return. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Feb 28, 2022•59 min•Ep. 550
MLB Owners Willing To Lose Games Over CBA Negotiations
Josh and Jim were optimistic that a new CBA could be agreed upon a few days ago this week. Despite both MLB and MLBPA meeting daily, there’s little progress being made. Now, MLB is threatening that if a new CBA is not agreed upon by Monday, February 28, regular-season games will begin to be canceled. They discuss how crazy it is that MLB willing to lose millions over what seems to be slight increases in pay for MLBPA. To distract from CBA talks, they answer questions from Twitter regarding how t...
Feb 24, 2022•56 min•Ep. 549
A New Hope to End MLB Lockout
After last week’s 15 minute meeting both MLB and MLBPA have agreed to bring the key decisions makers to the table. This week, they will meet daily in hopes of hashing out a new CBA and ending the MLB Lockout. Is there reason to believe a new deal could be had? Or is this more smoke and the threat of delaying Opening Day becomes a reality? Josh and Jim discuss that and the new wearable technology showcased during College Baseball opening weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Feb 21, 2022•52 min•Ep. 548
Keith Law on the 2022 White Sox farm system
Keith Law drops in for his annual chat about the White Sox farm system, which is last in his organizational rankings, but with a top-20 prospect list that has more to watch than a 30th-place finish would suggest. Links: Keith Law's MLB farm system rankings Keith Law's top 20 White Sox prospects for 2022 Book recommendation: Hell of a Book by Jason Mott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 17, 2022•34 min•Ep. 547
Owners Counter-Proposal Falls Flat (Again) and White Sox Top 10 Prospects
After Rob Manfred sparked cautious optimism about a "good proposal" from the Owners to the MLBPA, the offer was another dud. Still short on what the MLBPA is asking for in the Competitive Balance Tax, minimum salaries, and pre-arbitration bonus pools. Is it time to start worrying about Opening Day being delayed? While MLB camp will not open this week, the minor leaguers participate in mini-camps. Jim wrapped up Prospect Week on Sox Machine, and he shares his thought process that went into his To...
Feb 14, 2022•59 min•Ep. 546
Rob Manfred Speaks
Date: 2/10/2021 After the MLB Owners meeting concluded in Orlando, commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to the media. Despite some verbal gaffes regarding if MLB teams are a wise investment, a few are cautiously optimistic an end to the lockout is on the horizon. Is it, though? It mostly depends on how the conversation goes between both parties on Saturday. Josh and Jim discuss the timing of when a new CBA needs to be agreed upon, not losing any time during Spring Training, and avoiding a delay of Ope...
Feb 11, 2022•58 min•Ep. 545
State of the 2022 White Sox Farm System with Jim Callis
Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.com We kick off Prospect Week at Sox Machine with one of our best friends, Jim Callis of MLB.com, stopping by to chat. He shares his thoughts on the top White Sox prospects garnering the most interest and a preview of the upcoming 2022 MLB Draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 07, 2022•32 min•Ep. 544
Latest CBA Negotiations and Early ZiPS Projected Standings
While a foot of snow falls on Chicago, Josh and Jim chat about the latest contentious CBA negotiations. Are they sweating a delayed start of Spring Training? Are they worried that a lack of progress will push back opening Day? They share their optimistic and pessimistic viewpoints. Meanwhile, FanGraphs has released their early ZiPS projected standings, and things look for the Chicago White Sox within the AL Central. But what about the entire American League? Once the lockout is ended, how could ...
Feb 03, 2022•42 min•Ep. 543
SUDDEN DEATH and other new baseball rule ideas
The Frontier League is introducing SUDDEN DEATH extra-inning rules in 2022. Enter the 11th inning (or 9th inning of a 7-inning game); the home team manager will get to pick if his team will play on offense or defense. If the offensive team scores, they win the game. If the defensive team holds, they win the game. It's a crazy idea, but it intrigues Josh and Jim to see if it would work better in MLB than in Independent Leagues. They also receive new rule ideas from the audience and judge which ch...
Jan 31, 2022•48 min•Ep. 542
MLB CBA Negotiations with Eugene Freedman
MLB and the Players Association met earlier this week in hopes of working closer to a new CBA. With the reported proposals, are we seeing the two parties moving towards a deal? Eugene Freedman is a labor lawyer who is a big baseball fan and had negotiated many CBA's for the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. He's been keeping close tabs on the conversations and shares his unique insight about the type of conversations being had. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Jan 28, 2022•35 min•Ep. 541
Schadenfreude, Hall of Fame Vote, and Park Factors
Record Date: 1/24/2022 As the MLB Lockout persists, Josh and Jim chat about a few topics on their mind. Chicago's enjoyment of the 49ers beating the Packers, and do the White Sox have that certain opponent which fans get to experience some schadenfreude. Hall of Fame announcement is Tuesday, January 25. Jim shares his predictions on who will get the call and if Mark Buerhle survives the 5% cutoff. Discuss GRF's Park Factors while pondering what Tim Anderson's numbers would look like at Coors Fie...
Jan 24, 2022•55 min•Ep. 540
Mock Trial: MLB CBA Negotiations
Stream Date : 1/19/2022 In an attempt to settle and break the MLB Lockout, Sox Machine hosts a Mock Trial. Josh Nelson will represent the Player's Association while Beefloaf of Fromthe108 will rep the MLB Owners. Can the two sides find enough common ground for a deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 539
Hello, Oscar Colas with Phil Selig of Cuba Dugout
Guest: Phil Selig, Cuba Dugout Despite the MLB Lockout, the International Signing Period is underway as teams make their announced additions to their prospect pipeline. For the Chicago White Sox, the rumored signing of Cuban OF Oscar Colas has been around for more than a calendar year. As the time comes for him to finally sign, what should White Sox fans know about Colas? Joining the show is Phil Selig of Cuba Dugout who covers baseball in Cuba, and he stops by to give his unique perspective of ...
Jan 17, 2022•35 min•Ep. 538
Owners Economics Proposal Falls Flat
In the latest CBA negotiations, MLB’s owners proposed economic changes to the Players Association. Focusing on updating the Super 2 payment structure, minimizing service time manipulation, and offering an International Draft. Josh and Jim comb through the reported offerings pointing out the faults of the Owner’s proposal. Are these offerings good enough to keep the Players Association at the table to talk? If not, does that put the start of Spring Training at risk? With the International Signing...
Jan 14, 2022•58 min•Ep. 537
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