FutureSox Podcast

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FutureSox Podcast: Chicago White Sox 2021 MLB Draft Recap Jul 20, 2021

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Mike Rankin and James Fox recapped the 2021 MLB Amateur Draft, as the White Sox selected four prep players -- two across the first two picks -- and a number of power-5 conference players in what was Mike Shirley's second year leading the charge as Director of Amateur Scouting.

Mike and James bring back audio from Shirley's post-draft conference call, as well as quotes from Joe Doyle of Prospects Live and Burke Granger of 2080 Baseball discussing Colson Montgomery, Wes Kath, Tanner McDougal and more.

**Mike Shirley audio courtesy of the Chicago White Sox

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Burke Granger of 2080 Baseball Jul 08, 2021

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Burke Granger of 2080 Baseball and D1Baseball.com to provide a final preview of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft, which will be held beginning on Sunday, July 11. Prep shortstops appear to be the strength of the first round. Will that be the route the White Sox decide to take?

Prior to the conversation with Burke, Mike picked James' brain on rumors he's hearing surrounding the White Sox draft strategy. They then discussed the significance of outfielder Adam Eaton's recent DFA as it relates to players such as Jake Burger and Gavin Sheets.

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Joe Doyle of Prospects Live Jul 02, 2021

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on MLB Draft director Joe Doyle of Prospects Live to provide a synopsis of a number of players who could fall to the White Sox at pick 22 on July 11. Joe details the strength of the first round of the draft to be at prep shortstop and the White Sox have a strong chance to land one.

Joe goes on to describe prospects such as: Colson Montgomery, Harry Ford, Joe Mack, Gavin Williams and more.

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Josh Nelson of Sox Machine: Looking ahead to the 2021 MLB Draft Jun 25, 2021

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on host of the Sox Machine Podcast Josh Nelson to preview the White Sox' strategy ahead of the 2021 MLB Amateur Draft. The Sox will pick at No. 22 on Sunday, July 11.

Later, Josh shares his take on the development of Andrew Vaughn, Garrett Crochet, Jake Burger and more, as well as his perspective of the future of the farm system.

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FutureSox Podcast: Monitoring Yoelqui Cespedes, White Sox farm update Jun 15, 2021

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Mike Rankin and James Fox return to discuss the various storylines across the Chicago White Sox minor league system, which includes the location of top outfield prospect Yoelqui Cespedes. The guys discuss the significance of Garrett Crochet's career path over the next season-plus and ponder the possibility of using the lefty as a starter as early as next year.

Later, Mike and James discuss the dysfunction of a highly talented Kannapolis Cannon Ballers group. They also talk names to keep an eye on across other levels such as: Romy Gonzalez, Jason Bilous and more.

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Trevor Wilt of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers May 18, 2021

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on play-by-play voice and operations manager of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Trevor Wilt to discuss the depth-laden low-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. The trio highlight a plethora of top-30 White Sox prospects, including: Jared Kelley, Matthew Thompson, Andrew Dalquist, Benyamin Bailey, Jose Rodriguez and many more.

Trevor provides his in-depth perspective of the ballclub through the first two weeks of the MiLB season.

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Luke Hallett of the Winston-Salem Dash May 10, 2021

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed Winston-Salem Dash play-by-play voice Luke Hallett to provide his perspective on the advanced-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Hallett highlighted several Dash performers, including top international prospect Yolbert Sanchez, following the first week of the MiLB season.

Later, Mike and James discussed standout performances from players across the Sox' system, including: Gavin Sheets, Jose Rodriguez, Benyamin Bailey and more.

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FutureSox Podcast: Previewing the 2021 minor league season May 03, 2021

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James Fox and Dan Santaromita break down the rosters for the four full-season affiliates in the White Sox minor league system. Charlotte and Kannapolis appear loaded with prospects. Are the White Sox being aggressive with the younger prospects forced to move into A-ball or is this the new normal? They also discuss which young prospect is most likely to breakout into the top 10 prospects in the system.

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Kevin Goldstein of FanGraphs Apr 28, 2021

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed former Houston Astros director of scouting and current national writer at FanGraphs Kevin Goldstein to the FutureSox podcast. Kevin published a piece detailing the intrigue White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal brings to a ballclub and explores what's necessary for Madrigal to take the next step.

Mike, James and Kevin went on to discuss the significance of MiLB returning following a season off, as well as a number of stories from Kevin's time scouting for the Astros. One included an experience with White Sox executive Kenny Williams at a tryout. Is Garrett Crochet ticketed to be a starter? Does Micker Adolfo have a shot to be a big-league regular? How have the White Sox managed Michael Kopech during a season with limitations? Kevin answers all that and more on this episode.

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FutureSox Conversation ft. Scott Merkin of MLB.com Apr 22, 2021

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Clinton Cole welcomed on veteran beat writer Scott Merkin to highlight the successes and struggles of the 2021 White Sox through the first three weeks of the season. The two covered Michael Kopech, Yermin Mercedes and more.

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