Episodes
294
July 16, 2021
The Incredible, Ever-Changing White Sox Roster
The 2021 White Sox Roster has morphed in so many ways this season, as Rick Hahn and Tony La Russa try to find the pieces needed to get them through a run of injuries. When those injuries heal, though, what happens to the guys that got you this far? Jason Martinez from FanGraphs & RosterResource returns to the show to break it all down. Plus, a little second half fantasy baseball talk to bring out your inner baseball nerd. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Shar...
293
July 13, 2021
Scouting, Drafting & The White Sox Pennant Chase
Let's look at the second half of the White Sox season. What are you watching? Who do you think will break out? We have all the excitement and expectations for a White Sox Pennant Chase. Plus, James Fox of FutureSox tells you how the White Sox did in the 2021 MLB Draft. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basem...
292
July 9, 2021
White Sox Enter Break With Help Expected Soon
As the White Sox get ready to focus on the second half of the MLB season, they sit solidly in 1st Place. Their biggest offensive acquisition of the offseason has be designated for assignment. They have a clear need before the trade deadline. Eloy Jimenez is also very close to a return, and even more help should follow him leading closer to the postseason. We talk about their second half focus. Should it already start to become the eventual postseason makeup of the team? Brought to you by Family...
291
July 6, 2021
White Sox Preparing For The 2021 MLB Draft
Yasmani Grandal is out 4-6 weeks. The White Sox have just a few guys left from their original 2021 starting lineup playing these days. Adam Engel is going to bump someone off the roster, and we are all waiting for trades that likely will happen after the All-Star Game. So, let's spend some time on the 2021 MLB Draft with James Fox of Future Sox. Get a complete look at how the draft operates and what the White Sox may do in their opening rounds. The first two selections are likely to rate very hi...
290
July 2, 2021
White Sox Making All The Right Moves
Gavin Sheets is raking. Jake Burger is inspiring. Andrew Vaughn is hitting right handed pitching. Almost the entire starting lineup is made up of replacement players. The White Sox are increasing their AL Central lead. How can you not enjoy this improbable run? We talk lineup construction with Jordan Lazowski of Diamond Digest and Sox on 35th, as Tony La Russa pushes all the right buttons. Meanwhile the trade winds have hit a lull, but that doesn't mean we won't see action in the coming weeks. J...
289
June 29, 2021
The White Sox Need Addition Without Subtraction
White Sox starting pitching has reached a milestone, and everything after this will be closely watched. As innings pile up the strength of this team has to be protected, even as you try to add hitting as a bridge to Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert. We explore the weirdness of Eduardo Escobar rumors, dive into the need for additional starting pitcher innings, and stress the need to pull out every trick over the next month. Oh, and did anyone else see Gavin Sheets look good against RHP in his debut? ...
288
June 25, 2021
White Sox Bats That Need A Promotion
The White Sox are actively looking for trade partners, but the asking price for bats may be too high right now. We look internally and find two bats a promotion away from improving the mix of players available to Tony La Russa. A problem created in part by how the team was constructed is not impossible to solve. The White Sox have to act differently, though, than their norm. Can they adjust before it is too late? Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 7...
287
June 22, 2021
White Sox Tested By Injuries & Bad Decisions
The White Sox team you had in March is not the team you see in June. This team may not even be a contender looking at the current 26-man roster! Injuries, bad play and lousy decisions have the White Sox slipping. We take a look at what can be fixed and who needs to do better if this team is going to get back on track. Can a frustrated White Sox fan be talked off the ledge? Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and q...
286
June 18, 2021
White Sox Focus On The Trade Market & Cup Snakes
Scott Merkin of MLB.com joins the show to talk about how the White Sox front office is viewing the trade market. He talks about their internal process, current expectations and possibly an internal backup plan in AAA. The White Sox are also experiencing some crazy fan interactions in left field this season. We talk about the acceptable and unacceptable when it comes to Cup Snakes, fan interactions and The Wave. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708...
285
June 15, 2021
Finding The Best White Sox Options
With positive news surrounding Eloy Jimenez and the official end to Nick Madrigal's season, the White Sox must make the right choices when it comes to personnel. We break down their best everyday option at 2B. Plus one player on the 26-man roster looks like a bust. How long can Adam Eaton survive on the roster? We also look at MLB's new plans to police doctored baseballs, and the impact (if any) it could have on the Chicago White Sox. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Su...
284
June 11, 2021
What The White Sox Must Do Next
Nick Madrigal is down, and likely out for the remainder of the season. Now is the time to tighten up lineup decisions and optimize the personnel sent to the plate. With three high-end position players injured, some internal moves can soften the losses. Meanwhile there are several second basemen available in the trade market. One is a perfect fit, and should be easily attainable. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments...
283
June 8, 2021
Substances, Silvy & White Sox Stuff
Marc "Silvy" Silverman takes a break from hosting afternoon drive on the White Sox flagship station ESPN 1000 to address our concerns about White Sox coverage compared to Cubs coverage in Chicago. Meanwhile we ask how concerned White Sox fans should be now that Major League Baseball is cracking down on pitchers using foreign substances to doctor baseballs. Is anyone on this team about to see their production drop as a result? Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. ...
282
June 5, 2021
The Importance Of Yaz To The White Sox
Yasmani Grandal's standard stats may look bad, but a deep dive shows his incredible value thus far. Oh, and he's starting to heat up. James Fox of South Side Sox & Future Sox explains his true value to the White Sox. We also discuss possible mid-season t...
281
June 2, 2021
White Sox Versus The World
Your Chicago White Sox sit in first place. Even with several major long-term injuries and a polarizing manager, this season brings hope to Sox fans everywhere. Yet their flagship radio station's talkers are telling people they aren't even close to being ...
280
May 29, 2021
Where The White Sox Stand
Memorial Day Weekend is a traditional time to look at baseball's standings and your favorite team's statistics. A team can make a real assessment of assets and needs. We take a look at where the White Sox stand right now with the good, the bad, and the o...
279
May 26, 2021
Choose Your Own White Sox Adventure
Andrew Vaughn is currently your best active outfielder. Tony La Russa continues to be hit-or-miss with bullpen decisions. Old schoolers are yelling about new schoolers. Fights are breaking out in the stands. Fans are back to having fun at the ballpark. M...
278
May 22, 2021
White Sox Fans Waiting For Adam Engel
The last month has been pretty positive overall from a wins & losses perspective, but how long can it last with so many injured outfielders? Adam Engel has become a player that most White Sox fans cannot wait to see return. Plus, George Ofman joins us to...
277
May 19, 2021
Tony La Russa: White Sox Lightning Rod
He is either a crazy old man stuck inside of a mystical world of "unwritten rules" that - to him - are more important than his own players, or a sly old fox keeping the focus on himself while his young team plays loose against the whole world. Is Tony La...
276
May 15, 2021
May Results Shaping White Sox Season
The White Sox picked a perfect time to get hot, and the teams they are beating this month will have a hard time keeping pace with them. Is the AL Central already a two-team race? Tony La Russa has pushed all the right buttons since Luis Robert went down....
275
May 12, 2021
White Sox Rivals In The Crosshairs
If you are a White Sox fan, you hate the Twins and Royals. How does a mid-May stretch of games with the potential to ruin a hot start for Kansas City sound? What about a chance to really hurt Minnesota early in the season? There is every reason to enjoy ...
274
May 8, 2021
What The White Sox Need To Do Right Now
After the past few weeks, do you have confidence in Tony La Russa creating more wins for the White Sox than losses this season? Much like great players regress to replacement level, it sure looks like a manager can do the same. Rick Hahn, though, can hel...
273
May 5, 2021
All Eyes On The White Sox Manager
Following a devastating injury to Luis Robert, all eyes are now squarely upon White Sox manager Tony La Russa. Tasked with leading a team with issues he never expected when he took the job, La Russa has to now get his team to respond with a "hellacious e...
272
May 1, 2021
White Sox Emerging As May Begins
The White Sox turns the page on the calendar and find themselves in a good spot as May begins. We break down the numbers showing this team is just starting to emerge as a force. Ed also tries desperately to convince everyone that it was all part of the p...
271
April 28, 2021
Merkin On Kopech, Burger & White Sox News
Scott Merkin of MLB.com talks about his recent conversation with White Sox prospect Jake Burger, why Tony La Russa likes starting the 10th inning with a runner on second base, and how the team plans to use Michael Kopech moving forward. Plus, Nick Madrig...