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Early results don't match organizational hopes this Spring Training. The plan at shortstop has back spasms. The plan at third is being outplayed by a lot of contenders for that position. Some of the younger starting pitching is begging for real consideration. The story of the Spring may be if performance will win (or lose) a job with the big club this season. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team ...

The White Sox need to decide on an identity before deciding on their starting nine. It really matters. We chat about that issue along with a few position battles that are ongoing, and some that should be ongoing. Ed isn't worried about the pitching early and the Sox Nerd has some fun in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fa...

Miguel Vargas inexplicably is the White Sox everyday third baseman after his orginal organization neither felt he was an everyday player or a third baseman. Meanwhile it looks like we know who will own the White Sox after Jerry Reinsdorf, and you should be pretty excited about that. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. S...

The loss of a dear friend reminds one of our hosts that every fanbase carries the same angst when watching their MLB team. Meanwhile Mike Clevinger returns as Paul Janish seems to be looking for a "White Sox Way." Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the ...

The White Sox have the opportunity to spend a little money for greater prospect return from mid-season trades. Can they think outside the box? We're also planning out our Opening Day and asking if that early season ballpark pass is worth the price. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave y...

As stories start coming out of Spring Training, we look for the true players that matter to the 2025 White Sox. Hint: They aren't the ones getting the hype. We also break down the additions of Joey Gallo and Michael A. Taylor, while asking why a perplexing front office move you may have missed occurred. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!"...

You may not have caught every move made this offseason. It is understandable. This team was bad last year. Let's take a look at the 2025 Chicago White Sox as Spring Training begins. Get the simple breakdown on who these guys are and what you should be watching. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-840...

Turns out one failed rebuild's trash is the Angels' treasure. Hear the list of former White Sox who will be in southern California this year after Yoan Moncade joined the halos. We also question Rob Manfred's email inbox while hatching a way for Sox fans to find love in a dismal season to come. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. ...

The annual PECOTA projections are out and we are bullish on why the White Sox will outperform them. They may not be a .500 team, but we are willing to bet the Sox are not losing 100 games. Hear the reasons why! Plus ask yourself why Jacob Amaya was not as valuable as Zach DeLoach on January 16th but is suddenly more valuable than him as of February 3rd. Dive into weird transactional decisions in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on...

Word is that several teams have tried to acquire Luis Robert Jr this offseason, but the ask from Chris Getz (and his unwillingness to send money) has stopped a move for now. We look at the teams likely to pull the trigger for the centerfielder in Spring Training or early this season. We also look at Keith Law's Top 100 Prospect List and ask when those names will arrive. The Sox Nerd even gets in on the prospect action in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemad...

Courtney Finnicum of "Baseball Isn't Boring" takes us behind the scenes at this past weekend's SoxFest Live. Hear what annoyed the fans enough to get a "Sell the Team" chant going, get the word on a few prospects that stood out as personalities, have a beer with Freddy Garcia and find out what ridiculous thing Jerry Reinsdorf did behind the scenes. The stories you haven't heard and our guy The SoxNerd checking in for "30 Minutes of Sox!" Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oa...

Our guy Ed returns from his heart attack and he has reaction to some of the tidbits and White Sox storylines we uncovered in the past week. What is Luis Robert Jr's real problem? Who plays SS if Montgomery isn't ready? Did COVID really impact this year's budget? Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-84...

With 3 weeks before pitchers and catchers report, we check in with MLB.com beat reporter Scott Merkin for an inside look at what the White Sox are doing and why they are doing it this way. Get his take on the big stories to watch as the Sox get ready to assemble in Arizona. The Sox Nerd also joins us to make a case for Mark Buehrle to the Hall of Fame. And Ed has a heart attack. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss ...

The MLB International Signing Period is upon us, and the White Sox have intriguing players brought in by two different regimes. They are also snagging previously unavailable players due to the battle for Rōki Sasaki. James Fox of FutureSox breaks it down for us and talks about infielder position battles already forming before Spring Training. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago Whi...

Chris Getz spoke publicly about a lot this week, but his moves backed up a clear change in the White Sox front office. We break down the additions of Martin Perez and Bobby Dalbec, along with several subtractions that show a very different philosophy. Plus, the SoxFest Live lineup is starting to suggest some sort of battle should be happening in front of the crowd later this month. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discu...

There is something to be said for looking at your favorite team from an outside perspective. A recent list of 150 players with high long-term projections produced three members of the White Sox organization. The amazing part is that the three most important Sox players per this list includes two players not even on the 40-man roster. We break it down and float a few free agents that may fit Chris Getz's plans in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homema...

The White Sox front office is adding competition at every position, and the signing of Joshua Rojas puts the entire infield on notice. We look at the value of the newest White Sox position player and how it will impact player development. We also look at the trade for pitcher Tyler Gilbert. Why would the White Sox deal a promising pitching prospect for a 31-year old reliever? We dig up the reasoning in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar...

As 2025 kicks off we turn the page on a tough year and look forward with some hope. Some outside-the-box prospect write-ups and a crazy trade possibility have us ready to move ahead. Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRI...

The White Sox acquired a pitcher with an interesting baseball card and path to the majors. Edgar Quero is talking like he expects to be in Chicago all season. Will he be a catcher out of the gate, or will the White Sox follow a trend teams have been on for the past several years with young catching prospects? The Sox Nerd also has stats and nuggets for all of the latest additions to the team. Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Sid...

Do the White Sox have a chance at starting pitcher Rōki Sasaki? It really makes zero sense, or does it? We also love the latest White Sox social media video with pitcher Gus Varland. Can we get more of those? Maybe Andrew Vaughn's talent is on the stage. All this and a Christmas edition of The Sox Nerd in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox ...

All signs point to an array of positional battles on the 2025 White Sox, and some you may not see coming. The new philosophy doesn't seem to protect anyone. On a team with no superstars, who do you want to see get playing time at the start of the season? Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-...

A blockbuster trade with Boston sends Garrett Crochet away for multple high-level prospects. Elijah Evans of FutureSox and Just Baseball breaks down the return, along with a significant Rule 5 Draft addition. The Sox Nerd gives you the deep stats on the new guys to introduce you as well. You can now see how the Chris Getz version of the White Sox will operate and the plan is clear. Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicag...

The Winter meetings have brought the White Sox a new rightfielder in Mike Tauchman and some serious offers for Garrett Crochet. The Red Sox look close to dealing away at least one major prospect for the Sox starter, but several other teams are still in the mix. Meanwhile we ask why some members of a 121-loss coaching staff returned this year. It may not make sense, but it may in the right light. Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South ...

Nancy Faust and The Sox Nerd join us to remember Beltin' Bill Melton. Some recent pitcher contracts may have made Garrett Crochet more valuable while a Scott Merkin blurb asks if the White Sox are overvaluing another player they may be looking to move. Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-84...