Sox Machine – Details, episodes & analysis

Record Date: 2/24/2025

Rundown

• [Intro] How is Arizona treating James Fegan this week?
• [4:05] How Will Venable is liking or not liking what he is seeing in early game action
• [6:54] White Sox adapting to a new pitching strategy of weird throwing angles
• [12:47] Latest news on White Sox infield position battles with Miguel Vargas getting the nod at third base
• [17:37] What do the White Sox make of Tim Elko?
• [23:44] Jim Margalus joins to share his early observations watching Spring Training games and how it feels like a continuation of 2024
• [35:15] Fun stats from the first three Spring Training games
• [40:24] Oscar Colas getting hit in the face on a fly ball might signify his entire experience with the White Sox
• [46:31] Justin Ishbia buying minority owner shares. What does this mean for near and long-term future for White Sox ownership?

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Guest: Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic

Rundown

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox sign Mike Clevinger to a minor league contract. Listen to White Sox GM Chris Getz explain his reasoning and plans for Clevinger
• [7:05] Reporting from Jon Greenberg and Dan Hayes of The Athletic, Justin Ishbia has stopped his pursuit of buying the Minnesota Twins and now is buying more minority shares of the Chicago White Sox
• [9:06] AL Central Preview begins with the Detroit Tigers as beat reporter Cody Stavenhagen joins the show. He shares how the Tigers offseason went, why Tarik Skubal could be on the trade block, how the offense looks with Gleyber Torres, and manager AJ Hinch's job security.

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Rundown

• [Intro] 2024 was a very eventful year at Sox Machine
• [2:57] James Fegan's favorite moments covering the White Sox including a story about Garrett Crochet's walk-up music
• [16:25] 2025 New Year's Resolutions for the Chicago White Sox from fans
• [26:54] James resolution for the White Sox: Play better defense
• [31:20] Jim's resolution for the White Sox: Show more empathy towards fans
• [36:38] Josh's resolutions for the White Sox: Win more division games, score more than 615 runs, and someone hit 25 home runs

Personal Resolutions for 2025

• James wants to cut down on his french fry intake
• Jim wants to finish reading Powerbroker
• Josh wants to get his weight under 215 pounds by November

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Record Date: 2/18/2024

Rundown

• [Intro] Sox Machine hits a new supporter milestone
• [4:37] White Sox have a record number of 70 players at Spring Training which includes the return of Bryan Shaw
• [13:52] How Brian Bannister is getting White Sox pitchers back to their best form
• [22:53] If Michael Kopech rediscovers his 2021 self, does that give confidence to keep him as a starting pitcher?
• [27:38] Garrett Crochet adds a cutter to his arsenal
• [42:07] Latest South Loop plan update as Jerry Reinsdorf is asking for $1 Billion from the state

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Record Date: 2/15/2024

Rundown

[Intro] Sound from White Sox manager Pedro Grifol speaking to the importance of early days at spring training and turning the page from 2023. Erick Fedde shares what he worked on to get back to the majors

[7:07] James Fegan joins the show from Arizona. He explains even though Grifol would like to turn the page on 2023 it would be impossible to do so. Also a look at early position battles for spots in both the starting rotation and bullpen.

[27:46] Jim Margalus joins the show to grade Chris Getz's first offseason as general manager. Josh Nelson gives Getz a C- for making the team better defensively but still lacking a clear long-term plan. Jim hands Getz a D, which was a F grade prior to acquiring Zach DeLoach and Dominic Fletcher.

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Record Date: 2/13/2024

Rundown

• [Intro] Changes coming to the Complex Leagues and Keith Law is not a fan as it seems to be a cost cutting move
• [8:01] Why Law likes the White Sox farm system
• [12:31] Law's thoughts about Colson Montgomery
• [17:45] How the White Sox surprisingly built up depth at the catching position
• [20:58] Jake Eder and Jacob Gonzalez struggled after joining the White Sox last year. What do scouting reports say about their future value?
• [29:11] How White Sox pitchers Peyton Pallette and Tanner McDougal are faring after recovering from Tommy John surgery
• [32:45] Why Wilfred Veras is an intriguing prospect
• [41:02] How Brooks Baldwin is sneaking up on the industry
• [44:42] Law's book recommendation

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Rundown

• [Intro] Is the Chicago White Sox farm system getting better?
• [3:55] Why Colson Montgomery is a Top 10 prospect
• [11:13] Noah Schultz is ranked #50 and Jim thinks the White Sox could push him to 80+ innings in 2024
• [14:20] Why Bryan Ramos is underrated
• [15:50] How the Los Angeles Angels may have impacted Edgar Quero's development
• [20:04] Who arrives to the majors first: Nick Nastrini or Jake Eder?
• [22:19] Question from Patreon supporter Connor Cody
• [26:35] Question from Patreon supporter Rock-Beats-Paper
• [29:39] Questions from Patreon supporter Greg Diamond
• [32:46] Question from Patreon supporter Muhammed Darwish
• [40:18] 2024 MLB Draft Preview: Why both Jim and Josh like Georgia outfielder Charlie Condon as an early target for the White Sox at Pick 5.

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Stream Date: 2/8/2024

Rundown:

• Chicago White Sox are inviting more than 25 non-roster players to camp. Which players are most interesting to us as possibilities of making the 26-man roster?
• Baseball Prospects and FanGraphs released their 2024 standings projections. Why the projections recommend taking the Over in team wins for the White Sox in 2024 and what kind of play on the field would spark a surprise.
• Related Midwest released stadium renderings for the South Loop location. While they look great, Illinois state politicians are now pumping the breaks until they hear more about the financing plans.

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As we just announced on Sox Machine Live, James Fegan, the award-winning reporter formerly of The Athletic, is joining Sox Machine as a White Sox beat writer. Join the show in progress below, celebrate in the comments, and consider signing up for our Patreon if you haven’t already.

In addition to the announcement, we talk about the Chicago White Sox two trades this past weekend that impact the bullpen but provide hope in right field.

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Record Date: 2/1/2024

Rundown

• [Intro] The Baltimore Orioles trade for starting pitcher Corbin Burnes. How does this move impact the White Sox ability to trade Dylan Cease?
• [17:33] More details are reported about the flirtation of building a new White Sox stadium in the South Loop as real estate developer Related Midwest meets with top Illinois politicians. Meanwhile, Alderman Nicole Lee of the 11th Ward begins work on trying to convince the White Sox to stay at 35th and Shields
• [37:02] It's now February, and the trio of Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery, and Cody Bellinger still haven't signed. What gives?
• [49:33] Will old friends, Tim Anderson and Yasmani Grandal, find new homes before Spring Training begins?
• [55:04] On Monday, February 5, Sox Machine will be making a big announcement about the site's future.

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