Episodes
254
March 3, 2021
The Pope Ordains White Sox Pitching As Awesome
Before the boys unveil a new segment that was born after a night of celebratory beers, they welcome back "The Pope" Donn Pall. Listen as the former White Sox pitcher breaks down the staff, talks about the pressures of Spring Training, and gives advice to...
253
Feb. 27, 2021
A Solid White Sox Week...And Then Rick Hahn
White Sox Insider Scott Merkin of MLB.com joins us from Camelback Ranch in the middle of the party that is Spring Training. Merk gives us the story of camp so far, the lowdown on the White Sox rotation plans, and word on Joes Abreu's COVID-19 diagnosis. ...
252
Feb. 24, 2021
The White Sox Roster May Not Be As Expected
Yoan Moncada is quite the star. In fact, he has a music video! He will make the White Sox initial roster out of Spring Training, but we will explain that some "expected" members of the 2021 White Sox may not make this team. Plus, ticket details and the f...
251
Feb. 20, 2021
White Sox Spring Training Buzz Begins
Pitchers are pitching. Catchers are catching. Tony La Russa is talking. Rick Hahn is hyping. The White Sox are sending out interesting fan surveys. And our guest, 47-year Chicago sports radio vet George Ofman, has been watching since before Reinsdorf & L...
250
Feb. 17, 2021
For Fans, By Fans, All White Sox...250 Times
On our 250th Episode, we look at positional battles and the likely winners as White Sox Spring Training begins. (Unfortunately, you'll only see 6 spring games on TV.) Ed and Chris exchange theories on what role Carlos Rodon will actually play this season...
249
Feb. 13, 2021
Prepping For White Sox Spring Training Surprises
This week we try to look for sneaky roster battles, and give out four non-roster invitees that could make the 2021 White Sox out of Spring Training. Plus, we preview what to look for from the younger guys with beat report James Fox of FutureSox & SI's So...
248
Feb. 10, 2021
Spinning White Sox Positivity
The guys try to take a positive outlook as White Sox analyst Jordan Lazowski from Sox On 35th and Diamond Digest explains which off-season move meant the most. Will the White Sox start Andrew Vaughn at DH on Opening Day? Can they truly compete with the f...
247
Feb. 6, 2021
Reinsdorf's White Sox Budget Misses An Opportunity
With the addition of Jonathan Lucroy on a minor league contract, the White Sox may have their eventual backup catcher for 2021. Unfortunately the hard numbers show a strict budget Jerry Reinsdorf handed to Rick Hahn this year. A lack of payroll addition ...
246
Feb. 3, 2021
Evaluating The White Sox Off-Season So Far
Jason Martinez of FanGraphs and RosterResource breaks down the gains made by the White Sox thus far in the off-season. Looking at the numbers, is it enough? Ed puts his lawyer hat on to explain the mess between MLB and the MLBPA. Plus, the visceral react...
245
Jan. 30, 2021
What Will The White Sox Do Next?
The Free Agent Market is starting to stabilize, and there are plenty of options left. Where will the White Sox go for an extra bat and extra arm? How much money is left? Should you start to panic? We answer the questions and ask MLB Network what they wer...
244
Jan. 27, 2021
The Kapman Cometh...To White Sox Games
When David Kaplan jumps on the White Sox bandwagon, you know your team is poised for quite the run. The Kapman (ESPN 1000, NBC Sports Chicago) joins us for the first time ever to discuss if he believes the team is done this off-season, and who he loves w...
243
Jan. 23, 2021
Tim Anderson: Face Of The White Sox?
His face is on a video game cover and he is the go-to guy for a quote. Is Tim Anderson the true face of the White Sox? Scot Gregor from the Daily Herald joins us to talk about his conversations with TA, and if the White Sox are really done this off-seaso...
242
Jan. 20, 2021
MLB Network's Stephen Nelson Loves His White Sox
What is it like to be one of the very few White Sox fans on the national scene? MLB Network's Stephen Nelson joins us to discuss his love of the White Sox, what he thinks of Tony La Russa's hiring & the problematic coverage that followed, and his evaluat...
241
Jan. 16, 2021
Fantasy Becomes Reality For The White Sox
The White Sox made moves, signed prospects and looked good this week. That said, what do the coldest projections say about what they could be in 2021? You will be surprised by who really matters to this team. Meanwhile the "Luis Robert vs Kyle Lewis" deb...
240
Jan. 13, 2021
REACTION: White Sox Sign Liam Hendriks!
The White Sox signed the best relief pitcher in baseball to close out games for the next several years! We break down what the move means for a White Sox team now projected by some to take the AL Pennant. Australia's biggest Sox fan also calls in with pu...
239
Jan. 9, 2021
Talking White Sox With The 108
Sox In The Basement and the boys from The 108 present a cross-over event! Listen as the most famous fan section at the ballpark invades the basement. Who should be moved up in the White Sox lineup? Are they ready to get back into Guaranteed Rate Field? W...
238
Jan. 6, 2021
Why Yasmani Grandal Is An Elite Catcher
Jordan Lazowski of Diamond Digest & Sox On 35th joins the show to settle any disputes over the caliber of catcher the White Sox have in Yasmani Grandal. Listen as he also explains why you should have no concern over Grandal working with Giolito and the r...
237
Jan. 2, 2021
Forecasting Early 2021 For The White Sox
The slow MLB free agent market and recent trades continue to show an obvious fear in every front office. Chris & Ed address the BIG question about what the start of this season will actually look like, while also trimming the White Sox 40-man roster to m...
236
Dec. 30, 2020
MLB Tryouts In Cutoff Shorts
While White Sox fans wonder if trades by other teams mean something to their own team, we bring in our favorite annual guest. Listen to old stories about Tony La Russa, the 1967 White Sox, cheap owners not named Jerry Reinsdorf and more! Brought to you ...
235
Dec. 23, 2020
Santa Merkin Brings Insider White Sox Gifts!
White Sox Insider Scott Merkin of MLB.com shares what he knows about the team's current targets, the latest on skipper Tony La Russa, and why he thinks Adam Eaton will be a different guy this time around. The guys also cover the reported signing of Yoelq...
234
Dec. 19, 2020
Reading Rick Hahn's Mind
The guys try to read the mind of White Sox GM Rick Hahn while keeping the slow free agent market in mind. Is there a surprise move out there if the Sox get aggressive? Does Jerry Reinsdorf have a Scrooge McDuck-type money bin that he swims in that is rea...
233
Dec. 16, 2020
A Big Picture View Of The White Sox
Chris Cwik from Yahoo Sports gives a national perspective on the White Sox off-season thus far, and the team as viewed by prospective free agents. Meanwhile our new resident expert explains how Tony La Russa really made a DUI charge go away, and why even...
232
Dec. 12, 2020
Why The Next White Sox Move Means So Much
Over the past few days White Sox fans are starting to realize there is a lower-than-expected budget for the team this off-season. The frugal moves thus far have brought talent, but we will explain why Rick Hahn's next move means so much. Brought to you b...
231
Dec. 8, 2020
INSTANT REACTION: Lance Lynn & Adam Eaton
In a busy 24-hour period the White Sox trade for Lance Lynn and sign Adam Eaton. We turn to our White Sox insider James Fox of Future Sox and SI's South Side Sox to break down the moves. Is Lynn a rental or will there be an extension? Can Adam Eaton prod...