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**Sox Machine**

The Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan.
“We watch the Chicago White Sox so you don’t have to!”

Latest Episodes:

MLB Chaos and 2024 White Sox Season Preview: Catchers and Starting Pitchers Mar 22, 2024

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Record Date: 3/21/2024

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[Intro] Shohei Ohtani is mixed up in some trouble thanks to his translators big gambling debt
[12:57] MLB Players have begun a mutiny against the union
[24:58] White Sox Food Day recap
[31:21] 2024 Preview: Martin Maldonado
[44:55] 2024 Preview: Max Stassi
[52:27] 2024 Preview: How the White Sox SP rotation will start the season
[67:14] James Fegan's conquest to create as many Chris Flexen puns as possible

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2024 Season Preview: Chicago White Sox Infielders Mar 18, 2024

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Record Date: 3/17/2024

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[Intro] What we did on St. Patrick's Day
[2:49] Pedro Grifol being coy who the Opening Day starting pitcher is
[9:29] 2024 Preview: Andrew Vaughn
[27:17] 2024 Preview: Nicky Lopez
[34:28] 2024 Preview: Paul DeJong
[43:47] 2024 Preview: Yoan Moncada

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Dylan Cease Trade Aftermath Mar 15, 2024

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Record Date: 3/14/2024

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[Intro] Chris Getz speaks about trading Dylan Cease and his hope of what the White Sox got in return from San Diego
[9:41] James Fegan shares his insight on the White Sox direction post Dylan Cease era
[13:48] How Pedro Grifol's job gets much tougher with a compare and contrast between his style and former White Sox rebuilding manager, Rick Renteria
[34:59] Michael Kopech moved to the bullpen
[41:50] White Sox rebuilding the starting rotation
[48:05] What are the external options available for the White Sox in finding innings?

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BREAKING: Dylan Cease traded to San Diego Mar 14, 2024

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Live video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-WWlt0ORPw

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2024 Season Preview: White Sox Outfield and Detroit Tigers with Cody Stavenhagen Mar 11, 2024

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This episode is sponsored by Gametime. Download the Gametime app and save $20 off tickets to sports, concerts, theater, and comedy shows using promo code SOXMACHINE.

Record Date: 3/10/2024

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[Intro] Oscars talk as James will be upset about Best Actress award and Jim only watches Bluey
[5:10] 2024 Preview: Andrew Benintendi
[26:11] 2024 Preview: Luis Robert Jr.
[37:51] 2024 Preview: White Sox right fielders
[47:39] 2024 AL Central Preview: Detroit Tigers with Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic

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Is Michael Kopech at risk of not making the starting rotation? Mar 08, 2024

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Record Date: 3/7/2024

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[1:41]: In honor of John Schriffen's early catchphrases, Josh pitches the idea of buying the rights to T.I. "Bring Em Out"
[4:22]: Michael Kopech had control issues against the Dodgers, and after the performance, manager Pedro Grifol would not commit a starting rotation spot for him. Should Kopech worry about his role with the White Sox? If Kopech is not in the starting rotation, who would be?
[20:36] Eloy Jimenez adjusting his hand placement has done wonders this spring. Is it the magic cure to get him back to his 2019 form?
[30:27] Josh has another crazy thought: could Nicky Lopez be a 2 WAR player in 2024?
[41:44] With the annual steak dinner bet coming up, Josh needs Jim and James to help set the line for White Sox O/U Runs Allowed

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Good signs early at camp from White Sox pitchers Mar 04, 2024

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Record Date: 3/3/2024

Guest: Brenden Moore, Illinois Government Reporter

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[Intro] Latest update regarding the White Sox pursuit of a new stadium in the South Loop is now forcing them to work on a single proposal with the Chicago Bears. How is Springfield feeling about the proposals and conversations with Jerry Reinsdorf? Guest Brenden Moore joins the show to share his unique insight covering Illinois politics and circles two important dates when a proposal could be voted on.
[22:44] Dylan Cease is throwing harder in Spring Training than last year's camp. Why that's a good sign and why Cease thinks everyone is sleeping on the White Sox.
[33:27] Erick Fedde made his first start for the White Sox and looked good against right-handers. However, there's a question about his attack plan against left-handed bats moving forward.
[38:55] For two innings, Michael Kopech looked strong striking out five. Question now is how he looks when starts start to push more than four innings if he's purely just fastball / slider arsenal.
[41:02] While Garrett Crochet is still searching for a second pitch to throw for strikes, his fastball seems to have recapture his missing velocity since Tommy John surgery
[49:04] Pedro Grifol's comments about the second batter in the lineup causes confusion
[58:35] After Matt Chapman signs for a small deal with the San Francisco Giants has Scott Boras overplayed his hand with his four big clients?

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Sox Machine Live!: White Sox defense better on paper Mar 01, 2024

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Stream Date: 2/29/2024

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MLB.com projects that the Chicago White Sox defense will improve from last overall in 2023 to 9th. How much do we believe in these projections, and are they good enough to spur a 10+ win improvement in 2024?
Eloy Jimenez is raking to start Spring Training. Can he maintain this level of production in the regular season? Is Jimenez the best chance for the White Sox to see drastic offensive improvements?
James Fegan share some news regarding White Sox relievers as some will not be ready by Opening Day
Garrett Crochet looked good in his first spring outing. What do we need to see in future appearances to gain confidence he can handle multiple innings workload?

#Bluewirevideo

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What we like (and not like) early from White Sox spring training games Feb 26, 2024

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Record Date: 2/25/2024

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[Intro] Jerry Reinsdorf turned 88 years old on Sunday. What gifts would we give to Jerry to celebrate his birthday?
[7:32] What we like from the White Sox so far in the early spring training games
[16:58] Liking what we are hearing from John Schriffen on the broadcasts
[24:25] What we don't like from the White Sox so far in the early spring training games
[32:59] Cody Bellinger re-signs with the Chicago Cubs. Now where will Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery, and Matt Chapman sign with? More importantly, when will they sign?

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White Sox Playing F.A.S.T. Feb 23, 2024

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Stream Date: 2/22/2024

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Jerry Reinsdorf wants to leave Bridgeport
White Sox want to play Fearless Aggressive Selfless Technically sound baseball in 2024. What does it mean to play FAST, and how will Pedro Grifol measure success outside of wins and losses?
Latest injury news from James Fegan
Tim Anderson signs with the Miami Marlins

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