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2021 Player Review: Eloy Jimenez Dec 13, 2021

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Eloy Jimenez only appeared in 55 games during 2021 because of a self-inflicted injury during Spring Training. While he hit for power in his first 15 games back, Jimenez faded in his last 40 games ending with a league-average OPS+.

Is the pectoral injury to blame for Jimenez's offensive struggles in 2021? Or are there other red flags? With hopes of a bounce-back performance in 2022, is this also the time to think about trading Jimenez much like the White Sox traded Carlos Lee prior to the 2005 season?

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2021 Player Review: Yasmani Grandal Dec 09, 2021

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Yasmani Grandal had a slow start to 2021 but a roaring finish as he was one of the best White Sox hitters. There's no doubt about his offensive contributions going into 2022, but after having knee surgery and entering his age 33 season, is it time to reduce Grandal's innings behind home plate?

Josh Nelson and Patrick Nolan recap Grandal's 2021 season and address fans' concerns about his defense on this episode.

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Minnie Miñoso, HOF Dec 06, 2021

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It finally happened. The Golden Era Committee voted Minnie Miñoso into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Josh and Jim recap the news while taking a look at those that didn't make the call in Dick Allen and Billy Pierce.

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MLB Lockout Begins Dec 02, 2021

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Greg Nix joins Josh to process the news of Major League Baseball owners voting to begin a lockout. Discuss which leaked proposal ideas regarding playoff expansion they like best, and take a look at what the White Sox have done this offseason. Are bigger moves in store post-lockout?

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Sox Machine Live!: MLB Hot Stove on FIRE Nov 29, 2021

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Stream Date: 11/28/2021

Josh is joined by our friends over at Fromthe108 to discuss the latest MLB Hot Stove news.

- Marcus Semien to Texas

- Byron Buxton $100 Million to stay in Minnesota

- Max Scherzer to the New York Mets

- Kevin Gausman to the Toronto Blue Jays

- Even old friend, Avisail Garcia, is getting paid.

So, what will the White Sox do? They discuss that and more on this episode of Sox Machine Live!

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Hello, Kendall Graveman Nov 24, 2021

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Date: 11/23/2021

The Chicago White Sox make their first signing of the 2021/22 offseason and its reliever Kendall Graveman. Josh and Jim break down the signing of how Graveman can help the White Sox and ponder what's next. With Craig Kimbrel still on the roster, what are the offseason priorities for the White Sox? Most importantly, when will they address those priorities.

With Thanksgiving approaching, they also share what they are thankful for in 2021.

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2021 Player Review: Liam Hendriks Nov 22, 2021

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Liam Hendriks was Rick Hahn's big free-agent signing last offseason figuring his new closer was the missing piece. Leading the American League in Saves and winning AL Reliever of the Year again, Hendriks lived up to his end. However, was Hendriks the missing piece? Or is he a luxury for a team that still needs to make a significant investment to address existing roster holes?

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2021 Player Review: Michael Kopech Nov 18, 2021

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After missing the last two seasons, it was great to see Michael Kopech in a White Sox uniform in 2021. His season started great as Kopech flashed his potential on several occasions leading to the thought of more incredible things to come. However, a hamstring injury knocked him out for a month, and his stuff suffered. With a possible spot open in the 2022 White Sox starting rotation, is Kopech ready to reach his ceiling?

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2021 Player Review: Jose Abreu Nov 15, 2021

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Jose Abreu had another 30+ HR and 100+ RBI season in 2021. He's still putting up run production numbers that's made Abreu one of the most consistent sluggers in baseball. Entering his Age 35 season in 2022, and without a contract after, can Abreu continue this effort? Or will age regression finally set in?

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2021 GM Meetings Recap Nov 11, 2021

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With an MLB Lockout looming, this year's GM Meetings could be this winter's main event when it comes to offseason rumors and gossip. Josh and Jim recap what White Sox GM Rick Hahn said about Carlos Rodon, Craig Kimbrel, and his priorities to make the 2022 roster stronger this offseason.

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