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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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2024 Season Preview: Chicago White Sox Infielders
Record Date: 3/17/2024
Rundown
[Intro] What we did on St. Patrick's Day
[2:49] Pedro Grifol being coy who the Opening Day starting pitcher is
[9:29] 2024 Preview: Andrew Vaughn
[27:17] 2024 Preview: Nicky Lopez
[34:28] 2024 Preview: Paul DeJong
[43:47] 2024 Preview: Yoan Moncada
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Dylan Cease Trade Aftermath
Record Date: 3/14/2024
Rundown
[Intro] Chris Getz speaks about trading Dylan Cease and his hope of what the White Sox got in return from San Diego
[9:41] James Fegan shares his insight on the White Sox direction post Dylan Cease era
[13:48] How Pedro Grifol's job gets much tougher with a compare and contrast between his style and former White Sox rebuilding manager, Rick Renteria
[34:59] Michael Kopech moved to the bullpen
[41:50] White Sox rebuilding the starting rotation
[48:05] What are the external options available for the White Sox in finding innings?
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BREAKING: Dylan Cease traded to San Diego
Live video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-WWlt0ORPw
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2024 Season Preview: White Sox Outfield and Detroit Tigers with Cody Stavenhagen
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Record Date: 3/10/2024
Rundown
[Intro] Oscars talk as James will be upset about Best Actress award and Jim only watches Bluey
[5:10] 2024 Preview: Andrew Benintendi
[26:11] 2024 Preview: Luis Robert Jr.
[37:51] 2024 Preview: White Sox right fielders
[47:39] 2024 AL Central Preview: Detroit Tigers with Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic
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Is Michael Kopech at risk of not making the starting rotation?
Record Date: 3/7/2024
Rundown
[1:41]: In honor of John Schriffen's early catchphrases, Josh pitches the idea of buying the rights to T.I. "Bring Em Out"
[4:22]: Michael Kopech had control issues against the Dodgers, and after the performance, manager Pedro Grifol would not commit a starting rotation spot for him. Should Kopech worry about his role with the White Sox? If Kopech is not in the starting rotation, who would be?
[20:36] Eloy Jimenez adjusting his hand placement has done wonders this spring. Is it the magic cure to get him back to his 2019 form?
[30:27] Josh has another crazy thought: could Nicky Lopez be a 2 WAR player in 2024?
[41:44] With the annual steak dinner bet coming up, Josh needs Jim and James to help set the line for White Sox O/U Runs Allowed
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Good signs early at camp from White Sox pitchers
Record Date: 3/3/2024
Guest: Brenden Moore, Illinois Government Reporter
Rundown
[Intro] Latest update regarding the White Sox pursuit of a new stadium in the South Loop is now forcing them to work on a single proposal with the Chicago Bears. How is Springfield feeling about the proposals and conversations with Jerry Reinsdorf? Guest Brenden Moore joins the show to share his unique insight covering Illinois politics and circles two important dates when a proposal could be voted on.
[22:44] Dylan Cease is throwing harder in Spring Training than last year's camp. Why that's a good sign and why Cease thinks everyone is sleeping on the White Sox.
[33:27] Erick Fedde made his first start for the White Sox and looked good against right-handers. However, there's a question about his attack plan against left-handed bats moving forward.
[38:55] For two innings, Michael Kopech looked strong striking out five. Question now is how he looks when starts start to push more than four innings if he's purely just fastball / slider arsenal.
[41:02] While Garrett Crochet is still searching for a second pitch to throw for strikes, his fastball seems to have recapture his missing velocity since Tommy John surgery
[49:04] Pedro Grifol's comments about the second batter in the lineup causes confusion
[58:35] After Matt Chapman signs for a small deal with the San Francisco Giants has Scott Boras overplayed his hand with his four big clients?
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Customer Reviews
I’m back for my yearly punishment…
Last year has by far been the least I’ve ever followed the team due to a combo of their play and personal issues. This is my first return to any Sox podcast for about 9-10 months. I wouldn’t kick it off with any other show to get caught up on the Good, Bad and Ugly than Sox Machine!
Your pal,
Deadhead-Dan
Normal IL
Thank you Josh and Jim!
Thank you, Josh and Jim, for your continuing deep analytical evaluation of this awful team and organization. It saddens me greatly that my favorite sports team has regressed to this degree and I can’t imagine how frustrating it is for the two of you to cover them
in so much depth day in and day out. I’ll stick with you through it all with hopes for a winning season in one of these upcoming years. I’ve stopped listening to and watching the games as I live in Texas and devote my time to Rangers baseball which has a winning attitude and is a joy to follow. But I’ll follow the WS through you guys as long as you’ll continue to subject yourself to this abuse. May you both be rewarded soon for your commitment. You’re the best!
Jim & like
Great content, and allowing that I don’t know how difficult it is to speak for an hour straight, Jim, please stop using like as a filler word. It’s very distracting, and takes away from the point you are making.