Sox In The Basement

The national baseball media is openly trying to trade him to a contender. His own manager has already idicated he cannot keep up a regular workload in the second half. Insiders insist the White Sox struck out on an extension, but the message from those around the team is mixed. We get into the weeds on what is likely happening with Garrett Crochet and why he may not be at peak value. Pedro Grifol also provides some bad in-game managing for us to break down in "30 Minutes of Sox!"
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As June comes to a close it is a good practice to take a fresh look at a few everyday players on the Chicago White Sox. What exactly is Korey Lee? Sure he has been a bright spot in a dismal season, but what is the long-term role of the young catcher? We're also looking at the Andrew Vaughn / Gavin Sheets paradox. Can this team really move forward with both of them in the lineup? The Sox Nerd gets deep on 1-run games too!
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A tiny blurb from a trusted source paints the picture of Pedro Grifol departing this offseason for Skip Schumaker due to Tony La Russa's influence Then Tony gives a local interview acting like he has no influence? Something is fishy like a Marlins manager. We're on the case along with outlining storylines worth watching, such as Eloy Jimenez's inevitable end.
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The doom and gloom narrative is that a long rebuild is afoot. We say nonsense and poppycock! The White Sox have the arms that allow for a quicker turnaround for a front office with vision. You're not winning a World Series in 2025, but you can be a much different team without selling everyone off at this year's trade deadline. Listen as we build a realistic roster. Plus, Sox Nerd finds a south side connection to Willie Mays.
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A listener complaint gets Chris fired up and defending the idea that pitchers, not throwers, are the key to the White Sox once again becoming a professional baseball team. Why doesn't the speed of your fastball matter? Ask some of the more successful pitchers in MLB this year, and of course a couple guys who have not waivered on Drew Thorpe. Plus, Chris Getz spoke but did he really say anything?
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The Drew Thorpe debut shines a favorable light on the future of the White Sox rotation, but makes the unfavorable light on their lack of hitting all that more glaring. Steve Paradzinski of On Tap Sports Net talks about Garret Crochet's adjustments and Brian Bannister's impact. White Sox media continues to make an Ozzie Guillen dugout return a story that feels like it needs to come true.
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As alluded to on our last episode, the White Sox promoted straight from AA and started Drew Thorpe on Tuesday night. Corey Julks continues to lead off with Andrew Benintendi and Tommy Pham nearing a return. What will the White Sox do with their outfield? The real question, though, is if any of these young guys matter while Pedro Grifol remains manager of the team. We look at ways the team showed their stubborn tendencies again this week from Jerry Reinsdorf on down.
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Our good friend James Fox of FutureSox returns to discuss if the White Sox are really going to trade away Luis Robert Jr and Garrett Crochet. What are the chances, and more importantly what should the team actually do? We also talk about the high-end pitching in AA and when it could arrive. The launch of Sox In The Basement video content, a consolidated Chicago team and the Sox Nerd round out "30 Minutes of Sox!"
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The White Sox are in the middle of a historically bad season, but Major League Baseball may be on the cusp of their next historically big scandal. Several players were suspended for gambling, including a former Sox farmhand. One player is banned for life. The timing of the announcement has us questioning what is really going on. 
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It is one thing to sell off players. The smart teams are shopping while selling. Dual injuries to Baltimore Orioles starters got us thinking about a trade, and what would be acceptable if a quality pitcher was shipped off to the East Coast. Meanwhile, Pedro Grifol had a few quotes that we can't let slide by without pointing out that they were bold-faced lies. One of the best parts about baseball keeps the White Sox skipper in check.
Brought to you by Cork And Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!