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A New Hope to End MLB Lockout Feb 21, 2022

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After last week’s 15 minute meeting both MLB and MLBPA have agreed to bring the key decisions makers to the table. This week, they will meet daily in hopes of hashing out a new CBA and ending the MLB Lockout. Is there reason to believe a new deal could be had? Or is this more smoke and the threat of delaying Opening Day becomes a reality?

Josh and Jim discuss that and the new wearable technology showcased during College Baseball opening weekend.

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Keith Law on the 2022 White Sox farm system Feb 17, 2022

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Keith Law drops in for his annual chat about the White Sox farm system, which is last in his organizational rankings, but with a top-20 prospect list that has more to watch than a 30th-place finish would suggest.

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Owners Counter-Proposal Falls Flat (Again) and White Sox Top 10 Prospects Feb 14, 2022

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After Rob Manfred sparked cautious optimism about a "good proposal" from the Owners to the MLBPA, the offer was another dud. Still short on what the MLBPA is asking for in the Competitive Balance Tax, minimum salaries, and pre-arbitration bonus pools. Is it time to start worrying about Opening Day being delayed?

While MLB camp will not open this week, the minor leaguers participate in mini-camps. Jim wrapped up Prospect Week on Sox Machine, and he shares his thought process that went into his Top 10 White Sox prospects.

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Rob Manfred Speaks Feb 11, 2022

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Date: 2/10/2021

After the MLB Owners meeting concluded in Orlando, commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to the media. Despite some verbal gaffes regarding if MLB teams are a wise investment, a few are cautiously optimistic an end to the lockout is on the horizon. Is it, though? It mostly depends on how the conversation goes between both parties on Saturday.

Josh and Jim discuss the timing of when a new CBA needs to be agreed upon, not losing any time during Spring Training, and avoiding a delay of Opening Day. They also point out what they believe are big sticking points that the Owners will need to be more flexible to get MLBPA buy-in.

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State of the 2022 White Sox Farm System with Jim Callis Feb 07, 2022

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Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.com

We kick off Prospect Week at Sox Machine with one of our best friends, Jim Callis of MLB.com, stopping by to chat. He shares his thoughts on the top White Sox prospects garnering the most interest and a preview of the upcoming 2022 MLB Draft class.

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Latest CBA Negotiations and Early ZiPS Projected Standings Feb 03, 2022

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While a foot of snow falls on Chicago, Josh and Jim chat about the latest contentious CBA negotiations. Are they sweating a delayed start of Spring Training? Are they worried that a lack of progress will push back opening Day? They share their optimistic and pessimistic viewpoints.

Meanwhile, FanGraphs has released their early ZiPS projected standings, and things look for the Chicago White Sox within the AL Central. But what about the entire American League? Once the lockout is ended, how could these projected standings change?

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SUDDEN DEATH and other new baseball rule ideas Jan 31, 2022

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The Frontier League is introducing SUDDEN DEATH extra-inning rules in 2022. Enter the 11th inning (or 9th inning of a 7-inning game); the home team manager will get to pick if his team will play on offense or defense. If the offensive team scores, they win the game. If the defensive team holds, they win the game.

It's a crazy idea, but it intrigues Josh and Jim to see if it would work better in MLB than in Independent Leagues. They also receive new rule ideas from the audience and judge which changes they like best.

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MLB CBA Negotiations with Eugene Freedman Jan 28, 2022

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MLB and the Players Association met earlier this week in hopes of working closer to a new CBA. With the reported proposals, are we seeing the two parties moving towards a deal?

Eugene Freedman is a labor lawyer who is a big baseball fan and had negotiated many CBA's for the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. He's been keeping close tabs on the conversations and shares his unique insight about the type of conversations being had.

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Schadenfreude, Hall of Fame Vote, and Park Factors Jan 24, 2022

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Record Date: 1/24/2022

As the MLB Lockout persists, Josh and Jim chat about a few topics on their mind.

Chicago's enjoyment of the 49ers beating the Packers, and do the White Sox have that certain opponent which fans get to experience some schadenfreude.
Hall of Fame announcement is Tuesday, January 25. Jim shares his predictions on who will get the call and if Mark Buerhle survives the 5% cutoff.
Discuss GRF's Park Factors while pondering what Tim Anderson's numbers would look like at Coors Field.

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Mock Trial: MLB CBA Negotiations Jan 20, 2022

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Stream Date: 1/19/2022

In an attempt to settle and break the MLB Lockout, Sox Machine hosts a Mock Trial. Josh Nelson will represent the Player's Association while Beefloaf of Fromthe108 will rep the MLB Owners.

Can the two sides find enough common ground for a deal?

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