Episodes

  • Meeting the new White Sox players

    Meeting the new White Sox players
    Dec 27 2024
    Record Date: 12/26/2024 Rundown [Intro] Mike Tauchman explains why he signed with the White Sox and how being from Chicagoland area helped the decision-making. Also what his goals are for 2025 and how we wants to be a positive influence on the White Sox clubhouse. [12:15] Bryse Wilson signed with the White Sox in his attempt to establish himself as a starting pitcher after pitching the last two seasons with Milwaukee in mostly relief appearances. If the starting role sticks it's because of his cutter and changeup. [17:18] Matt Thaiss has been traded twice this offseason but is hoping that he's found a good landing spot with the White Sox. Citing his past working experiences with White Sox catching coach Drew Butera, Thaiss is eager getting to know the White Sox pitching staff as well as helping Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero with their development. [21:40] White Sox spent their Rule 5 pick on pitcher Shane Smith, who like Wilson, also wants to establish himself as a starting pitcher but is ready for whatever role the White Sox have for him. [24:48] Chase Meidroth will be part of the White Sox middle infield spring training competition. Meidroth provides insight on his plate approach which stems from his days at University of San Diego. [28:50] Kyle Teel loves the game of baseball and art of catching. He goes into detail of his learning experience game calling, one-knee catching stance, and ready to prove his worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Hello, Matt Thaiss and Bryse Wilson

    Hello, Matt Thaiss and Bryse Wilson
    Dec 19 2024
    Record Date: 12/19/2024 Rundown [Intro] Appreciation of the work Herb Lawrence and Vinnie Duber put in at CHGO covering the White Sox in recent light of the company's layoffs. [12:40] Sports betting market has released 2025 MLB Futures Win total, and the Chicago White Sox are set at 49.5 wins. That would be the lowest projected win total ever, and the crew debates if the number is set right [24:31] Chicago White Sox trade for catcher Matt Thaiss. How does he fit on the roster, and does this buy more development time for Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero? With how Spring Training went last year for catchers, does it make sense for Chris Getz to find one more veteran catcher? [38:19] Chicago White Sox sign pitcher Bryse Wilson. Is the plan for Wilson to be a starting pitcher? Or, will Wilson replace Michael Soroka in the bullpen as a swingman? [48:43] James Fegan hypes up his upcoming interviews for Sox Machine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Garrett Crochet Trade Reaction

    Garrett Crochet Trade Reaction
    Dec 13 2024
    Record Date: 12/12/2024 Rundown [Intro] Why the White Sox felt they had to make this particular deal for Garrett Crochet [5:23] Why this trade return for Crochet feels better than the Dylan Cease return [9:13] How did other pitchers becoming available in the trade market influence timing of deal? [13:42] Kyle Teel: How is the White Sox catcher situation looking now? Do the White Sox still need another catcher to start 2025 season? [22:16] Braden Montgomery: Is Montgomery the make or break prospect return for this trade to be considered a success? [29:43] Chase Meidroth: Another super utility infielder for Will Venable? [37:49] Projected White Sox starting pitcher rotation with Crochet now gone [41:33] What's next for the White Sox after Winter Meetings? [44:55] Our biggest takeaways MLB-wide after Winter Meetings: Why the local TV bubble is playing a huge factor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 2024 Winter Meetings Day 3 Recap: Still waiting on Crochet trade and MLB Draft Lottery chat with Mike Ferrin

    2024 Winter Meetings Day 3 Recap: Still waiting on Crochet trade and MLB Draft Lottery chat with Mike Ferrin
    Dec 11 2024
    Guest: Mike Ferrin, MLB Radio Rundown [Intro] Publishing this podcast episode as quickly as possible after Max Fried signed with the New York Yankees and Nathan Eovaldi is returning to the Texas Rangers. With more starting pitchers coming off the board, are we closer to Garrett Crochet being traded? [5:49] During Chris Getz's media session, the topic of catchers came up as the White Sox will be exploring options to add depth [9:46] Jim Margalus attended the MLB Draft Lottery and was able to get some insight on who the White Sox could take with the first pick of Rule 5 Draft. [17:53] Mike Ferrin of MLB Radio joins the show to talk about the MLB Draft Lottery, the top prospects we'll be discussing all spring, but more importantly the impact of NIL and Major League Baseball. How drafting strategies will change as teenagers deal with the conflict of deciding to take money and play college baseball, or start their professional baseball careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • 2024 Winter Meetings Day 2 Recap: Hello, Mike Tauchman and Chris Getz talks about Garrett Crochet

    2024 Winter Meetings Day 2 Recap: Hello, Mike Tauchman and Chris Getz talks about Garrett Crochet
    Dec 10 2024
    Record Date: 12/9/2024 Rundown [Intro] White Sox manager Will Venable talks about his new coaching staff and Grady Sizemore being his offensive coordinator. [4:20] White Sox general manager Chris Getz talks about the new coaching staff, Garrett Crochet trade conversations and strategy, and how he wants to add outfielders and starting pitchers [10:06] Jim Margalus and James Fegan join the show to discuss the breaking news of outfielder Mike Tauchman signing with the White Sox [16:17] Will the White Sox add more than trade away during these Winter Meetings? [21:07] Reactions to the idea Getz is willing to wait until Spring Training to trade Crochet [24:19] Does Getz have to wait until Max Fried or Corbin Burnes sign before trading Crochet? [26:30] What should White Sox fans takeaway from the day's media session with Getz and Venable [30:07] White Sox pursuit in finding cheap starting pitching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • 2024 Winter Meetings Day 1 Recap: Dick Allen is a Hall of Famer and Juan Soto signs with the Mets

    2024 Winter Meetings Day 1 Recap: Dick Allen is a Hall of Famer and Juan Soto signs with the Mets
    Dec 9 2024
    Recording Date: 12/8/2024 Rundown [Intro] 2024 Winter Meetings generating more news on Day 1 than all of 2023 Winter Meetings [3:00] Dick Allen makes the Hall of Fame, finally. [9:50] According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, Juan Soto is signing with the New York Mets for a deal that could pay him more than $800 million over the contract's lifetime. Why this type of deal raises questions about sustainability in rising free agent contracts, and how disappointing it is to be a White Sox fan knowing ownership would never make the necessary deals to land players like Soto. [28:04] Latest Garrett Crochet gossip has the Boston Red Sox not being aggressors in talks, but Cincinnati and New York Yankees are very interested Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • 2024 MLB Winter Meetings Preview

    2024 MLB Winter Meetings Preview
    Dec 5 2024
    Rundown [Intro] Sox Machine will be heading on the road to Dallas, Texas covering the 2024 Winter Meetings. The crew shares their favorite memories of past Winter Meetings and what to expect concerning coverage. [13:09] The Chicago White Sox still haven't officially announced their 2025 coaching staff, which creates confusion as to why and raises the open question of how new manager Will Venable isn't bringing more new faces to the clubhouse. [27:01] Garrett Crochet will garner attention in Dallas, and James Fegan is hearing about the possibility of another three-team trade format [36:51] Frankie Montas and Matthew Boyd signed new deals with an AAV greater than $14 million despite recent injuries and poor performance. Is it time to reconsider how we calculate WAR/$ for pitchers as the free agency market continues to inflate? [46:03] There will be another vote for Hall-of-Fame as Dick Allen gets another crack. Will he finally make it, and why John Donaldson's contributions shouldn't be ignored. [1:00:00] Making fun of Rob Manfred's new rule proposal, the Rule 5 Draft for White Sox, and MLB Draft Lottery results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Giving Thanks for the 2024 Season

    Giving Thanks for the 2024 Season
    Nov 27 2024
    Record Date: 11/26/2024 [Intro] It's the Thanksgiving episode which Jim, James, and Josh share what they are thankful for after a historically bad 2024 season [22:16] SoxFest 2025 details and the #108ing Live Show [26:20] We have some trade gossip to chew on as USA Today's Bob Nightengale mentioned the Philadelphia Phillies floating an offer of Alec Bohm and Justin Crawford for Garrett Crochet. Would this deal format meet Chris Getz's trade requirements to move Crochet? [41:18] In response to James' recent column about the White Sox defensive shortfalls, who would be better suited in being the primary DH for 2025: Andrew Benintendi or Andrew Vaughn? [55:15] Juan Soto sweepstakes are moving along. We share our picks of which team will end up signing Soto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins