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FutureSox Podcast: Maria Torres on corruption faced by baseball players in the Dominican Republic Jan 24, 2022

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Maria Torres of The Athletic, who worked with writer Ken Rosenthal on: 'A failed system': A corrupt process exploits Dominican baseball prospects. Is an international draft really the answer? ($).

Maria shares insight regarding the scouting process of young Dominican players and the deception they face when developing as a prospect. She also details the significance of payroll across Major League Baseball's international signing pool, the leverage scouts have in the Dominican and whether or not she believes an international draft will help solve a number of pressing issues the system currently faces.

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FutureSox Podcast: Chicago White Sox top prospects by position Jan 08, 2022

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Mike Rankin and James Fox detailed the top prospects across the Chicago White Sox farm system by position. The guys explored corner and middle infield, as well as outfield, catcher and pitcher. Later, Mike and James discussed the latest news surrounding top international prospects Oscar Colas and Erick Hernandez ahead of the upcoming international signing period.

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FutureSox Podcast: MLB Lockout has Arrived Dec 05, 2021

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Mike Rankin and James Fox discuss all there is to know about the issues between the Major League Baseball Player's Association and Major League Baseball's owners as the latest collective bargaining agreement has expired.

In a media session prior to the lockout, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn shared that the club is not finished building the 2022 ballclub, so Mike and James discuss what's next for the organization.

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FutureSox Podcast ft. The Athletic’s James Fegan on White Sox offseason Nov 28, 2021

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on White Sox beat writer of The Athletic James Fegan to discuss the 2021-22 Major League Baseball offseason. Fegan details the White Sox' intrigue on RHP Norge Vera, SS Jose Rodriguez and others. He also explains the decisions behind protecting RHP Jason Bilous, LHP Bennett Sousa & LHP Anderson Severino.

Fegan also covers the future of RHP Michael Kopech, LHP Garrett Crochet, as well as the White Sox choice to not extend the qualifying offer to LHP Carlos Rodon. The group also explores whether or not the White Sox will trade OF/1B Andrew Vaughn.

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FutureSox Podcast: White Sox 2021-2022 offseason preview Oct 17, 2021

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Mike Rankin and James Fox return for another edition of the FutureSox Podcast, where they discuss the Arizona Fall League and instructional league that pertains to White Sox prospects. Mike and James highlighted some success stories across the 2021 season, as well as anticipated the team's mindset as they head into another offseason following an early playoff exit.

Later, the guys discuss whether or not it is practical to trade 1B/OF Andrew Vaughn this offseason.

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FutureSox Podcast: Pondering Norge Vera as the top White Sox prospect, Jeff Cohen interview Sep 11, 2021

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Mike Rankin and James Fox returned with another FutureSox Podcast episode that covers a variety of White Sox MiLB topics, including: Jose Rodriguez's ascension in 2021, the success of Romy Gonzalez, Norge Vera's potential, expectations for young Kannapolis starting pitchers next season and much more.

Later, Mike and James welcomed on Charlotte Knights beat writer Jeff Cohen of FutureSox to provide first-hand perspective of several White Sox prospects.

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FutureSox Podcast: Chicago White Sox Top 30 Prospect List Reaction Show Aug 26, 2021

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Mike Rankin and James Fox provided insight on the team effort from FutureSox in compiling the latest Chicago White Sox top 30 prospects in the system. They also touch on injury news related to Jared Kelley and Jonathan Stiever, while James highlights some news related to the international scene.

The guys go in-depth on a number of prospects, including: Romy Gonzalez, Norge Vera, Yolbert Sanchez and more.

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Josh Norris of Baseball America Aug 09, 2021

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Josh Norris, senior editor of Baseball America, to discuss the recent top 30 rankings published by the website. Josh spent time in the Carolina area taking in Kannapolis Cannon Ballers baseball and provided his perspective of pitchers Andrew Dalquist and Jared Kelley, as well as standout position players Jose Rodriguez and Bryan Ramos, among others. He also provided his evaluation of the state of the White Sox farm in relation to the rest of Major League Baseball.

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FutureSox Podcast: 2021 Chicago White Sox trade deadline recap Aug 01, 2021

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Mike Rankin and James Fox detailed what the Chicago White Sox lost in prospects Konnor Pilkington and Bailey Horn, as well as Nick Madrigal and Codi Heuer for Craig Kimbrel, Ryan Tepera and Cesar Hernandez. They also touched on what to expect from Michael Kopech moving forward as a result of the trade deadline.

Later, the guys previewed briefly what to expect for the FutureSox top-30 midseason prospect list.

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline Jul 23, 2021

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcome senior writer Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline to highlight the 2021 Chicago White Sox MLB Amateur Draft class, the state of the farm system and more.

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