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2019 Winter Meetings Day 3: White Sox starting pitching options and Nomar Mazara projection with Dan Szymborski Dec 12, 2019

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A lot going on in Day 3 of the Winter Meetings as several starting pitchers and relievers have signed. Instead of waiting in the morning to release the show here is a special edition podcast with our best friend, Dan Szymborski, to discuss starting pitching options for the White Sox and Nomar Mazara.

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2019 Winter Meetings Day 3 Wake Up Call Dec 11, 2019

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Day 3 of the Winter Meetings saw Gerrit Cole break records signing a nine-year, $324 million contract with the New York Yankees, and the Chicago White Sox making a trade with the Texas Rangers for Nomar Mazara.

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2019 Winter Meetings Day 2 Wake Up Call Dec 10, 2019

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Day 2 of the 2019 Winter Meetings featured a bombshell signing as Stephen Strasburg returns to the Washington Nationals.
For White Sox news, GM Rick Hahn stresses that there is no urgency in getting moves down during the Winter Meetings, and how he handles false rumors like that of Marcell Ozuna.

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2019 Winter Meetings Day 1 Wake Up Call Dec 09, 2019

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Hello from the Winter Meetings in San Diego. This is the Day 1 report of the rumors and news concerning the Chicago White Sox.
- Latest rumors about Marcell Ozuna
- White Sox starting pitching targets
- Marvin Miller and Ted Simmons elected to Hall of Fame

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46: Hello, Yasmani Grandal Nov 22, 2019

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Emergency podcast time as the Chicago White Sox sign top free-agent catcher, Yasmani Grandal, to a four-year deal. Greg Nix and Josh Nelson record an emergency podcast to discuss Grandal’s impact on the White Sox and the next move the front office makes.

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45: 2019 GM Meetings Recap Nov 18, 2019

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Guest: James Fegan, The Athletic
The Rundown:

Helping to provide additional insight on the happenings from the GM Meetings, White Sox beat reporter James Fegan of The Athletic joins the show to discuss Jose Abreu, other offseason plans, and his MVP ballot.
Josh and Jim discuss Abreu being a win-win situation for all parties, plus ponder what could the punishment be for the Houston Astros cheating scandal
With a clearer sense of who is actually available as free agents after the GM Meetings, Josh and Jim share their Top 5 Free Agent Targets for the White Sox
This week’s P.O. Sox mailbag with questions about Michael Kopech, White Sox FO working well together, and which players would hurt to lose after a 40-man crunch.

Presented by Wix and SeatGeek

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44: 2019/20 Offseason Prep Oct 28, 2019

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A jam-packed episode touching on a lot of topics to prep for the upcoming offseason which will begin five days after the World Series conclusion.
Josh and Jim dish out their 2019 grades to White Sox coaching staff and front office. They will be joined by a few folks who completed the Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project to share their unique trade ideas and free agent targets.
Presented by SeatGeek

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43: 2019 Season Review: Pitchers Oct 21, 2019

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Josh and Ted recap the 2019 season for the Chicago White Sox pitchers. How close is this unit to help make the team's transition from rebuilder to a contender? A look at which performances in 2019 could carry over in 2020, and what are options in free agency that could provide a boost.
Plus, a World Series preview between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals, MLB's fight with MiLB, and your questions in P.O. Sox.
Presented by SeatGeek

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42: 2019 Season Review: Outfielders Oct 14, 2019

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Josh and Jim catch up on a couple of White Sox news items from last week. Looking for what ways new hitting coach, Frank Menechino, could provide an immediate impact, and Steve Stone being a broadcast free agent.
Pnoles was kind enough to recap the Chicago White Sox 2019 outfielders who repeated last season's achievement of being the worst in MLB according to FanGraphs WAR. While sharing grades, which you can see on soxmachine.com, we take a look towards next season and who would be ideal to plug in the right field gap.

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41: 2019 Season Review: Infielders Oct 07, 2019

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Greg Nix joins Josh to hand out final grades for the Chicago White Sox 2019 infielders. Jose Abreu had a strong offensive season, but what would be a fair contract extension to offer him? Will Yolmer Sanchez return in 2020? Has Tim Anderson hit his ceiling? What are the reasonable expectations for James McCann next season?
Plus, Rick Hahn decided to part ways with hitting coach Todd Steverson. Jim shares his thoughts on what direction he would prefer the White Sox take replacing him, and he answers your questions in P.O. Sox.

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