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Sox Machine

Blue Wire, Jim Margalus, Josh Nelson, James Fegan

The Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan. "We watch the Chicago White Sox so you don"t have to!"

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56:30

2024 Top White Sox Prospects with Jim Callis

Sox Machine ·

2024/02/12

Rundown [Intro] Is the Chicago White Sox farm system getting better? [3:55] Why Colson Montgomery is a Top 10 prospect [11:13] Noah Schultz is ranked #50 and Jim thinks the White Sox could push him to 80+ innings in 2024 [14:20] Why Bryan Ramos is underrated [15:50] How the Los Angeles Angels may have impacted Edgar Quero's development [20:04] Who arrives to the majors first: Nick Nastrini or Jake Eder? [22:19] Question from Patreon supporter Connor Cody [26:35] Question from

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61:52

Sox Machine Live: Who is getting invited to spring...

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2024/02/09

Stream Date: 2/8/2024 Rundown: Chicago White Sox are inviting more than 25 non-roster players to camp. Which players are most interesting to us as possibilities of making the 26-man roster? Baseball Prospects and FanGraphs released their 2024 standings projections. Why the projections recommend taking the Over in team wins for the White Sox in 2024 and what kind of play on the field would spark a surprise. Related Midwest released stadium renderings for the South Loop location. While they look

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40:20

Sox Machine Announcement: Hello, James Fegan

Sox Machine ·

2024/02/05

As we just announced on Sox Machine Live, James Fegan, the award-winning reporter formerly of The Athletic, is joining Sox Machine as a White Sox beat writer. Join the show in progress below, celebrate in the comments, and consider signing up for our Patreon if you haven’t already. In addition to the announcement, we talk about the Chicago White Sox two trades this past weekend that impact the bullpen but provide hope in right field. #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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61:22

How does the Corbin Burnes trade impact Dylan Cease?

Sox Machine ·

2024/02/02

Record Date: 2/1/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Baltimore Orioles trade for starting pitcher Corbin Burnes. How does this move impact the White Sox ability to trade Dylan Cease? [17:33] More details are reported about the flirtation of building a new White Sox stadium in the South Loop as real estate developer Related Midwest meets with top Illinois politicians. Meanwhile, Alderman Nicole Lee of the 11th Ward begins work on trying to convince the White Sox to stay at 35th and Shields [37:02] It's

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36:12

2024 ZIPS Projections with Dan Szymborski

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2024/01/29

Rundown [Intro] The 2024 ZIPS Projections are dismal for the Chicago White Sox. Dan Szymborski, in a way, sees the White Sox more depressing situation than Oakland [3:59] Why the White Sox coming into 2024 feels like the Scott's Tots episode from The Office [5:38] Luis Robert Jr. projections [7:49] Dylan Cease projections [11:01] Will it be a mistake if the White Sox don't trade Cease prior to Opening Day? [12:19] Added pressure on Eloy Jimenez and Yoan Moncada [15:19] What do we make

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73:46

Back from vacation: White Sox South Loop plans and...

Sox Machine ·

2024/01/26

Record Date: 1/25/2024 Rundown [Intro] Josh shares how his vacation to Australia and New Zealand went while Jim shares the painful winter weather he experienced in Nashville [8:01] White Sox Plans for the South Loop: While this is a distraction from what's happening on the field, the White Sox are not the only ones needing the public to focus on something else. The Mayor's office could also use a big project as Mayor Brandon Johnson's approval rating continues to dip. [27:03] White Sox hire

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44:09

Learning about Australian baseball with AJ Mithen

Sox Machine ·

2024/01/18

Listen to A Sporting Discussion wherever you subscribe to podcasts Rundown How AJ Mithen picked the Chicago White Sox as his MLB team to follow How baseball is received in Australia After the impressive World Baseball Classic 2023 run is baseball gaining momentum in Australia? Why the White Sox and other MLB teams should spend more on scouting the ABL Travis Bazzana is aiming to be the first Australian to be selected in the first round of the MLB Draft. How Bazzana is blazing a new trail to

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37:37

Tell Me A Story I Don't Know with George Ofman

Sox Machine ·

2024/01/15

Buy "Tell Me A Story That I Don't Know" from your local bookstore or online here. Rundown [Intro] Josh's quick preview of "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know' [2:26] George Ofman, who spend almost 50 years covering Chicago sports on the radio, shares his experience launching a podcast [6:07] What it was like for George to mentor Mike Greenberg [7:21] A story about Ozzie Guillen path to becoming White Sox manager and how he took the job away from Cito Gaston [12:54] A story about Jason Benetti's

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34:00

The Saint of Second Chances with Night Train Veeck

Sox Machine ·

2024/01/11

The Saint of Second Chances is now available on Netflix. Link to film Rundown: [Intro] Josh's quick recap of The Saint of Second Chances, a must watch for Chicago White Sox fans [2:50] Night Train Veeck joins the show and shares what the filming experience was like [5:42] Why did Night Train get into the family business? [7:13] The lessons learned and wisdom bestowed from Mike Veeck to Night Train of the Disco Demolition Night [10:38] Why the family business model works [13:31] Night

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69:33

P.O. Sox Mailbag: January 2024 Edition

Sox Machine ·

2024/01/08

Record Date: 1/6/2024 Rundown [Intro] Josh is heading out on vacation visiting Australia and New Zealand [4:21] Alec S. If this wasn’t your job, how many Sox games would you watch this upcoming season? The second half of last season I watched games around the league and realized how much good baseball there is to watch. I don’t see myself watching more than 40 Sox games this year [10:49] Michael In the spirit of a very old P.O. Sox question I asked where I wondered who would have the better career

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60:17

Still waiting on Chris Getz to make a big move

Sox Machine ·

2024/01/05

Record Date: 1/4/2024 Rundown [Intro] When will Chris Getz make his first big move? Also, a check on remaining available ex-2019 Kansas City Royals players that could be added. [5:26] Hello, Brett Phillips. Why are White Sox fans fearful that Phillips will be the Opening Day starting right fielder? [20:05] Hello, Chad Kuhl. While his fastballs are getting awful results, Kuhl can help the Charlotte Knights with pitching depth that they didn't have last year. Or, because of his above average

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48:43

Hello, Chris Flexen and pondering a trade with Boston...

Sox Machine ·

2024/01/01

Record Date: 12/31/2023 Rundown: Happy New Year! [2:08] Chicago White Sox sign starting pitcher Chris Flexen. Can Brian Bannister and Ethan Katz help fix Flexen's fastball? If yes, then there's a chance the White Sox added a starter than can pitch 125 or more innings in 2024. [16:36] With new Boston Red Sox GM Craig Breslow saying that the team needs to be prepared to part with prospects to acquire controllable starting pitching, could this be an angle for Dylan Cease? Which Red Sox prospects

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48:06

Hello, Martin Maldonado and Tim Hill

Sox Machine ·

2023/12/29

Record Date: 12/28/2023 Rundown: [Intro] Jim is back from holiday break [3:22] White Sox sign Martin Maldonado in an attempt to solidify the catching position. Josh and Jim like what Maldonado brings in blocking and countering the running game, but his poor framing is a big concern. [27:24] Maybe Tim Hill is a poor man's Aaron Bummer. A lot will depend on how Hill heals from a ligament injury in his throwing hand and if he can regain velocity with his sinker. [41:41] This episode marks the

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43:00

White Sox and MLB News Holiday Roundup

Sox Machine ·

2023/12/27

Record Date: 12/26/2023 Rundown: [Intro before the intro] According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Chicago White Sox are signing Martin Maldonado. Podcast episode recapping that signing coming later this week to recap that news [2:11] White Sox request from Cincinnati for Dylan Cease [9:48] MLB News: Mitch Garver signs with Seattle [12:42] MLB News: Kevin Kiermaier signs with Toronto [15:10] With Kiermaier off the board, what are the White Sox plans for right field? [21:04] MLB News:

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54:15

MLB Rule Change and 2024 PECOTA Projections

Sox Machine ·

2023/12/22

Record Date: 12/21/2023 Rundown: [Intro] MLB rule changes for 2024 including reducing pitch clock and mound visits, and widen of first base path line. [16:03] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Luis Robert Jr. [22:41] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Andrew Benintendi and Eloy Jimenez [27:47] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Andrew Vaughn and Yoan Moncada [34:53] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Erick Fedde [39:05] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Dylan Cease [42:02] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Rest of White Sox pitchers Learn more

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66:25

White Sox depth issues with Ben Clemens of FanGraphs

Sox Machine ·

2023/12/19

Record Date: 12/18/2023 Guest: Ben Clemens, FanGraphs Article Link: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/how-not-to-build-for-depth/ Rundown Ben Clemens wrote on FanGraphs "How [Not] to build depth" and highlights how awful the Chicago White Sox depth issue truly is Jim Margalus joins the show to share his thoughts about the topic, how the White Sox should implement more roster churn, and does that type of churn apply to "Core" players such as Yoan Moncada, Eloy Jimenez, Andrew Benintendi, and Andrew

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45:02

Dodgers dominate offseason headlines while AL Central...

Sox Machine ·

2023/12/15

Record Date: 12/14/2023 Rundown: [Intro] What is it like to be a Los Angeles Dodgers fan? [4:37] Dodgers trade for Tyler Glasnow [9:09] Are the Dodgers out of the Dylan Cease sweepstakes? [14:44] AL Central free agent activity [18:46] Who has the best starting pitching staff in the AL Central right now? [23:12] Is the AL Central more open than originally thought? [28:58] Could Jerry Reinsdorf change his mind and encourage more free agent spending? [38:48] Chat about the latest rumor

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49:01

Shohei Ohtani Free Agency Saga and Hello, Max Stassi

Sox Machine ·

2023/12/12

Record Date: 12/11/2023 Rundown [Intro] Josh and Jim got a free agent pick correct [2:50] How MLB reporters covered Ohtani's free agency, and if there will be any fallout. [13:06] The craziness of Ohtani's new contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers [22:53] Could the White Sox ever utilize this type of deferral signing for future free agents, say, Juan Soto? [28:20] Hello, Max Stassi. The White Sox add a veteran catcher to the 26-man roster. [35:33] MLB News and Rumors: Yamamoto's market

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37:39

2023 Winter Meetings Day 2 Recap: Hello, Erick Fedde

Sox Machine ·

2023/12/06

Record Date: 12/5/2023 Rundown: [Intro] The Chicago White Sox sign RHP Erick Fedde. What adjustments did he make to improve his game in the KBO and how Brian Bannister identified Fedde as a free agent target. [16:59] MLB Draft Lottery took place and the Chicago White Sox will have the fifth selection overall. What does the upcoming class look like in 2024, and is the new lottery system working to curb tanking? [24:47] Many national reporters are upset with the lack of buzz at Winter Meetings

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37:37

2023 Winter Meetings Day 1 Recap

Sox Machine ·

2023/12/05

Record Date: 12/4/2023 Rundown: [Intro] Quotes from Pedro Grifol and Chris Getz during their media sessions [7:56] Day 1 Recap: What it's like to be at the Winter Meetings [8:57] Shohei Ohtani holding things up [11:06] Do the White Sox have the players to be like the Diamondbacks? [21:31] Dylan Cease update: Atlanta Braves not that interested [24:38] Looking ahead to Day 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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