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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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43:18

2023 ZiPS Projections Are Not Good for the White Sox

Sox Machine ·

2023/02/09

Record Date: 2/8/2023 Rundown: Vibe check a week before Spring Training. 2023 ZiPS Projections has the White Sox finishing 74-88. Josh and Jim imagine how the White Sox could disappoint that badly and why they still have optimism they'll beat those projections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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63:10

Uneasy Future for Local MLB TV

Sox Machine ·

2023/02/06

Record Date: 2/5/2022 Rundown: Hello, Franklin German. Revisiting the Blake Rutherford trade and how the White Sox once had four first-round players from the 2016 draft. Jason Benetti recently shared his negotiating experience with the White Sox. Why the White Sox seem tone-deaf with their comments and how it could impact future dealings. MLB has an RSN problem with Bally Sports affiliates looking to declare bankruptcy. Could we see drastic changes in how MLB distributes local broadcasts in the

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51:30

Fear of Overhyping Oscar Colas

Sox Machine ·

2023/02/02

Record Date: 2/1/2023 Rundown: Oscar Colas is the White Sox best internal option to play right field on Opening Day. But Josh feels amiss after reading The Athletic's and ESPN's Top 100 lists not include Colas in their rankings. Are we missing something in our analysis that could lead to overhyping Colas? White Sox sign AJ Alexy to add depth in Charlotte. Las Vegas and sportsbooks across the country released their 2023 preseason O/U team win totals. Is the 83.5 win total fair to the White Sox,

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58:02

Eloy Jimenez, Right Fielder?

Sox Machine ·

2023/01/30

Record Date: 1/29/2023 Rundown: Eloy Jimenez is getting ready to play right field. Is this a good idea? Josh and Jim explore the possible outcomes of how Jimenez finds him playing a new corner. With the White Sox recent health luck, maybe everyone should prepare for this possibility. There's a little White Sox trade rumor involving Kansas City's Nicky Lopez. Josh and Jim explain why they give that idea a thumbs down. Finally, we remember Gary Peters, who passed away last week. How his White Sox

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41:31

MLB Investigates Mike Clevinger for Domestic and...

Sox Machine ·

2023/01/25

Record Date: 1/24/2022 Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus share The Athletic's report about MLB investigating Mike Clevinger for domestic and child abuse. What could be MLB's next move in the investigation White Sox due diligence efforts Question why Rick Hahn still has a job with the White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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67:36

Trouble with the Heat

Sox Machine ·

2023/01/23

Record Date: 1/22/2023 Josh and Jim breakdown the Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins deal that sent Luis Arraez to South Beach for starting pitcher Pedro Lopez. Josh went down the StatCast rabbit hole and noticed new trends regarding RHP fastball use and average velocity. From there, he unearthed which White Sox batters have to improve against this pitch in 2023 and why Andrew Benintendi could be a big help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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53:09

Grading the White Sox 2023 Offseason

Sox Machine ·

2023/01/19

Record Date: 1/18/2023 Rundown: With a payroll of around $180 million and not having many trade assets, it seems the White Sox are done adding this offseason. What grade do Rick Hahn and the White Sox front office deserve with their offseason activity? Josh and Jim share their grades. MLB Network ranked Eloy Jimenez as the 10th-best left fielder in MLB. Yes, you read that right. Follow-up discussion on Jim's column about the White Sox bullpen status without Liam Hendriks. Learn more about your

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53:14

Charting Dylan Cease's future earnings and new face...

Sox Machine ·

2023/01/16

Record Date: 1/15/2023 Rundown: Chicago White Sox agree to terms with their arbitration-eligible players, including Dylan Cease. Josh and Jim look ahead to gauge Cease's future earnings, using Lucas Giolitio and Max Fried as examples. Sam Mondry-Cohen, who helped build the Washington Nationals analytics platform, is joining the Chicago White Sox front office. Rather than spending and adding multiple players to the roster, Rick Hahn has expanded the clubhouse's support staff. Could this approach

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62:30

Hodge Podge: White Sox new viewing bars, Andrew...

Sox Machine ·

2023/01/12

Record Date: 1-11-2023 Rundown: Chicago White Sox unveil new viewing bars for Section 500 level MLB Network ranks the Top 10 first basemen. No White Sox players are nominated, so that got Josh and Jim to talk more about Andrew Vaughn's potential. Comparing the contract Johnny Cueto signed with Miami and the White Sox signing Mike Clevinger Why Carlos Correa returning to Minnesota is annoying from a White Sox point of view. Hello, Hanser Alberto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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41:54

Liam Hendriks shares he has cancer

Sox Machine ·

2023/01/09

Record Date: 1/8/2023 Liam Hendriks shared his Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis Sunday night. Josh and Jim discuss the tough news. Recap of #108Day AJ Pollock signs with the Seattle Mariners. Did everyone involve win with Pollock's opt-out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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52:33

Andrew Benintendi's Introduction

Sox Machine ·

2023/01/06

Record Date: 1/5/2023 Rundown: Josh and Jim welcome the new Patreon Veteran Committee members. Andrew Benintendi is introduced officially with the Chicago White Sox. He backs up an earlier talking point on the podcast about why we could see more power from him in 2023. Rick Hahn did a lot of GM speak in his last Zoom call but did say he would be fine if second base were handled internally. Is that route acceptable? Pedro Grifol was on the "Baseball is not Boring" Podcast and shared his insight

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61:05

Hello, 2023

Sox Machine ·

2023/01/02

Record Date: 1/1/2023 Rundown: 2023 is the tenth season Josh and Jim have been podcasting about the Chicago White Sox. They share some announcements of new things coming to Sox Machine's coverage. New Year's resolutions for the White Sox include better engagement with the fans, healthy players, and operating like a normal baseball team. Personal resolutions: Jim wants to read and travel more, while Josh continues the best shape of his life goal for the wedding and wants to kayak. Learn more

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66:30

Goodbye, 2022

Sox Machine ·

2022/12/29

Record Date: 12/28/2022 Rundown: PSA #1: #108Day on January 7, 2022, at Reggie's PSA #2: For the 2023 Roadtrip to Cincinnati, consider booking your hotel room and purchasing game tickets. The Chicago White Sox released a new ticket pricing map. Josh and Jim pick it apart while wondering if the Ushers at games will enforce rules. Jean Segura signed with Miami while Tommy La Stella gets DFA'd. Should the White Sox pursue La Stella? An early report on the White Sox hitting coaches. Our favorite

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53:13

Uneasy feeling about second base

Sox Machine ·

2022/12/27

Record Date: 12/26/2022 Rundown: We hope it was a fun holiday weekend as Josh and Jim share their stories. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox are leaning to using internal options at second base and right field to start the 2023 season. Why there is a very uneasy feeling about that direction for White Sox at second base. Why there is more reason to believe in Oscar Colas manning right field More thoughts about the craziness of Carlos Correa's free agency Learn more about your

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63:58

Liam Hendriks and other crazy MLB trade ideas

Sox Machine ·

2022/12/22

Record Date: 12/21/2022 Rundown: Jim wrote an excellent column about what Andrew Benintendi's power production boost could look like with the White Sox. Paired with insight from James Fegan, it seems Benintendi is ready to join team Ball in Air. Those crazy New York Mets found a way to sign Carlos Correa. Will this super team approach work? The Mets are also not done adding, as they are approaching the White Sox about Liam Hendriks. Are these teams good partners in such a deal? We also asked our

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59:33

More thoughts on Andrew Benintendi and exploring a...

Sox Machine ·

2022/12/19

Record Date: 12/18/2022 Rundown: After the weekend, how do Josh and Jim feel about the White Sox signing Andrew Benintendi Why targeting Michael Conforto still makes sense With Dansby Swanson signing, the premium free agents are gone. Should the White Sox use this opportunity with the market set to explore an extension with Tim Anderson? Welcome back, Billy Hamilton A look at the offseasons for Minnesota and Cleveland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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43:24

Sox Machine Live!: Hello, Andrew Benintendi

Sox Machine ·

2022/12/17

Stream Date: 12/16/2022 YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wuuqkw7r-Nw Rundown: Josh and Jim are joined by their friend Beefloaf of FromThe108 to discuss Andrew Benintendi signing with the White Sox How does Benintendi help the White Sox Why does this signing not move the needle much What could be next for the White Sox this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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49:41

White Sox Free Agency Options Are Getting Slim

Sox Machine ·

2022/12/16

Record Date: 12/15/2022 Rundown: Update on the Free Agent Pick'em Contest Carlos Rodon signs with the New York Yankees Carlos Correa signs with the San Francisco Giants Could we see MLB owners pressing for contract length caps? What are the White Sox plans for second base? Best remaining position player free agents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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70:45

MLB's Dying Middle Class

Sox Machine ·

2022/12/12

Record date: 12/11/2022 Episode sponsored by Trade Coffee. Save up to $30 off your subscription on holiday items at drinktrade.com/soxmachine. Rundown: Sox Machine has a new online store MLB's dying middle class - how can teams keep up or operate their business if they refuse to exceed the Luxury Tax? What impact of the heavy spending from some clubs will have in the future? Bob from Arizona wrote a letter to Sox Machine about his struggles as a White Sox fan. Josh and Jim share that letter while

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12:21

Sox Machine On the Air: Josh Nelson joins Steve...

Sox Machine ·

2022/12/10

Air date: 12/10/2022 Josh Nelson joins Steve Rosenbloom to discuss the current offseason and what is behind the White Sox thought process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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