Episodes

  • Podcast: 2024/25 Offseason Plan Project Kick-Off

    Podcast: 2024/25 Offseason Plan Project Kick-Off
    Oct 24 2024
    Rundown [Intro] The Sox Machine Offseason Plan launch! [3:34] White Sox payroll obligations [8:30] White Sox arbitration decisions [18:43] White Sox club option decisions [19:22] White Sox pending free agent decisions [24:25] White Sox next manager decision [27:23] White Sox trade ideas [34:29] White Sox free agent target ideas [53:09] 2024 World Series Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Trying to make sense of latest White Sox rumors

    Trying to make sense of latest White Sox rumors
    Oct 18 2024
    Rundown [Intro] What a week for the White Sox [5:23] Why are the rumors of a sale happening now? [10:23] What are we hearing at Sox Machine within the White Sox organization about sale rumors? [13:17] Who could be in talks of buying the White Sox, and how it impacts Project 78 efforts? [27:01] White Sox managerial search update with new names added to the search list [35:52] Which new rumored coaching targets are most intriguing as the next White Sox manager? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • White Sox Rumored Managerial Options Grows Larger

    White Sox Rumored Managerial Options Grows Larger
    Oct 14 2024
    Rundown [Intro] White Sox rumored managerial candidates continues to grow [7:33] Is past playing experience a factor in the White Sox managerial search? [9:15] Which candidates checks off the most boxes for Chris Getz's peferences? [16:22] Can a new manager make an immediate impact with this roster? [22:30] Which former manager or current coaches not rumored currently should the White Sox interview? [32:53] Major League Baseball's local TV mess and how it will impact this upcoming offseason [54:44] MLB Postseason talk [65:21] Bob Nightengale says the Detroit Tigers will be the AL Central favorites in 2025. Do we agree with that notion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 2024 White Sox "Fun Facts" and what to do with Andrew Vaughn

    2024 White Sox "Fun Facts" and what to do with Andrew Vaughn
    Oct 7 2024
    Rundown [Intro] The crew shares how they fared in the yearly White Sox roster quiz and which players they had the most trouble remembering. [13:01] On the heels of James Fegan joining the Effectively Wild podcast, Josh and Jim toss him more 2024 "Fun Facts" about the White Sox [26:31] MLB Trade Rumors arbitration projections were released which has sparked a great debate on what the White Sox should do about Andrew Vaughn vs. what the White Sox will do [46:19] MLB Postseason: Is San Diego and Los Angeles currently MLB's best rivalry? [52:44] The New York Mets have a flair for the dramatic while Old Friend, Jose Quintana, continues to plug away [59:42] New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals geared up for a good fight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • White Sox are finally done with 2024

    White Sox are finally done with 2024
    Sep 30 2024
    Rundown [Intro] A show of appreciation to NBC Sports Chicago and White Sox Talk Podcast [4:33] Sox Machine survives the 2024 season [9:08] Jerry Reinsdorf releases a statement about his disappointment in 2024 and how the franchise will move forward. Which appears to be a focus on finally catching up with other organizations when it comes to analytics. [21:35] Last series recap as the White Sox win two out of three against the Tigers [29:34] With how the White Sox finished under Grady Sizemore, does that help his chances to get the managerial gig? [34:26] Josh and Jim share their MLB postseason predictions as they both settle on the same team to win this year's World Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • White Sox disappoint some by sweeping the Angels

    White Sox disappoint some by sweeping the Angels
    Sep 27 2024
    Rundown: [Intro] What it was like being at the stadium when the White Sox refuse to lose [11:35] Andrew Benintendi becoming Mr. Walk Off [13:52] Chris Flexen earning performance bonus in last start [18:28] Lenyn Sosa finding his hitting groove in September [21:21] Steak Dinner Bet update [23:33] Why Grady Sizemore is a candidate for the White Sox managerial opening [28:23] Why Sergio Santos is asking for a shot, and early external options for the gig [39:31] Series Preview: Detroit Tigers. Last call for Garrett Crochet and will Jason Benetti get the last laugh? [53:27] Around MLB: Hurricane Helene causing issues, James shares an update about his fantasy team, saying goodbye to Oakland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • White Sox organizational dysfunction leads to 120 loss season

    White Sox organizational dysfunction leads to 120 loss season
    Sep 23 2024
    This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Go to BlueWirePods.com/SURVEY and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox slow car crash of a season finally reaches 120 losses [5:38] Thoughts about The Athletic's feature on Jerry Reinsdorf [10:56] Why the Chicago White Sox need Jerry Reinsdorf to step aside, and hire a President to manage the entire organization's day-to-day operations [30:11] White Sox hire David Keller to run International Scouting [37:02] Edgar Quero is added to the taxi squad [40:35] Series Preview: Angels. Is this the last start by Garrett Crochet in a White Sox uniform? Will the White Sox reach 125 losses? [51:32] MLB Postseason picture heading into the final week of 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • White Sox let series slip away in Anaheim

    White Sox let series slip away in Anaheim
    Sep 19 2024
    This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Go to BlueWirePods.com/SURVEY and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Rundown [Intro] White Sox were leading 1-0 going into the 8th inning, but couldn't hold on Wednesday and lost in extra innings. A good opportunity to win their first road series since May slipped away. [4:22] An updated White Sox home run leaderboard is a nice sight to see both Andrew Benintendi and Andrew Vaughn finally pass Paul DeJong [5:44] Benintendi is having a much better 2nd half of 2024 as he's been worth 1.0 WAR according to FanGraphs in his last 53 games. Could he be the catalyst to generate more offense to start 2025? [11:57] Are the White Sox quiet DFA'ing Yoan Moncada? [20:53] Will the White Sox match the most times being shutout since 1969? [34:38] Series Preview: San Diego Padres. How Dylan Cease could finish 2nd in Cy Young voting again, and why the Padres are a serious threat to win the NL Pennant. [48:59] Around MLB: The Detroit Tigers are now just 0.5 games behind the Minnesota Twins. Do the Tigers have enough left in the tank to pass the Twins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins