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2: Baseball Prospectus Top White Sox Prospects Feb 03, 2020

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Guests: Collin Whitchurch and Nick Schaefer, Baseball Prospectus
The Baseball Prospectus Top 101 prospect list was just released, and editors Collin Whitchurch and Nick Schaefer join the show to discuss Luis Robert, Nick Madrigal, Michael Kopech, and Andrew Vaughn. They also answer questions from Sox Machine Patreon supporters about the overall state of the farm system and the prospects they think can breakout in 2020.
Jim and Josh speculate how the Mookie Betts situation will unfold, and what impact that may have on the White Sox chances for a postseason spot. In the end, they answer your questions in P.O. Sox.
Presented by Visit Arizona

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1: SoxFest 2020 Recap Jan 27, 2020

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SoxFest 2020 Recap We kick off our seventh season podcasting about the Chicago White Sox recapping the 2020 SoxFest. Hear from Rick Hahn, Yasmani Grandal, Eloy Jimenez, and Andrew Vaughn discuss the upcoming season. Other topics we chat about:

Yasmani Grandal’s impact on the pitching staff
Can Luis Robert be the next Mike Trout?
Dallas Keuchel apologizes but the Houston Astros don’t
Will Yoan Moncada or Lucas Giolito receive an offer to sign a contract extension?

We also answer your P.O. Sox questions about Michael Kopech, defense concerns, and Justin Jirschele’s coaching future. Presented by Visit Arizona

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Sox Machine Live! at 2020 SoxFest After Party Jan 25, 2020

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Guests:

James Fegan, The Athletic
Connor McKnight, 670 the Score
Kevin Powell, 720 AM WGN

Discussing the White Sox 2020 offseason, which moves were our favorites, who thinks the White Sox will win more than 84.5 games in 2020, and our bold predictions for the upcoming season.
Recorded live at Reggie's on 1/24/2020

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Baseball's Cheating Crisis Jan 20, 2020

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Guest: Connor McKnight, 670 the Score
Major League Baseball delivered punishment to the Houston Astros for using technology to inform hitters of what pitches were coming. The fallout has been widespread with multiple firings from teams. When including the juiced baseball, and negotiations with both MiLB and MLBPA, is there a trust issue with Major League Baseball? To help answer is guest Connor McKnight from 670 the Score.
Plus, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox involving topics on how the White Sox can squeeze out extra wins in 2020.

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Hello, Steve Cishek Jan 13, 2020

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Another week, another White Sox signing as they add Steve Cishek to their bullpen. Where does he fit with the relief pitchers, and who is the leading contender to fill in the eighth reliever spot?
Plus, the White Sox finalize arbitration signings and have an estimated payroll of $122 million. Does the front office have another move left this offseason?
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Luis Robert Is A Major Leaguer Jan 06, 2020

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Rick Hahn surprised most observers by locking down top prospect Luis Robert to a 6-year, $50 million contract. Jim and guest host Greg Nix analyze what this means for the 2020 season and beyond.
Plus we project the Opening Day roster, break down the Twins' pitching signings, and of answer your questions in P.O. Sox.
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Hello, Edwin Encarnacion Dec 30, 2019

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Chicago White Sox delivered a nice holiday gift with the reported signing of Edwin Encarnacion. What are the positive aspects of adding the veteran slugger, how it will impact the DH rotation, and what could be possible red flags?
Plus, we take a look at the available free-agent relievers, give our 2020 New Year resolutions, and answer your questions in P.O. Sox.
Presented by Visit Arizona.
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Hello, Dallas Keuchel Dec 22, 2019

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The Chicago White Sox are signing left-handed starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel. We discuss what will he bring to the White Sox and does this signing make them a serious contender in the American League Central?

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2019 Winter Meetings Recap: How will Rick Hahn address the starting pitching? Dec 16, 2019

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Recapping the White Sox Winter Meetings activity, Josh and Jim discuss the Nomar Mazara trade, and the dwindling starting pitching options in free agency. Will the White Sox pony up the money to sign Hyun-Jin Ryu or Dallas Keuchel? Or, is a trade looming with Boston for David Price?
Plus, the impact of Corey Kluber traded to Texas and your questions in P.O. Sox.
Presented by Visit Arizona, SeatGeek, and Wix.

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2019 Winter Meetings Day 4 Wake Up Call Dec 12, 2019

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The most active Winter Meetings ever as Anthony Rendon follows Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg is signing a mega-deal with the Los Angeles Angels. With the top free agents now locked up, the market will shift with more urgency in Tier 2 starting pitcher targets which the White Sox needs to come away with at least one. Is it possible that the White Sox front office has read the market incorrectly and now they must press into action?

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