Sox In The Basement

Scouting, Drafting & The White Sox Pennant Chase

Let's look at the second half of the White Sox season. What are you watching? Who do you think will break out? We have all the excitement and expectations for a White Sox Pennant Chase. Plus, James Fox of FutureSox tells you how the White Sox did in the 2021 MLB Draft.
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White Sox Enter Break With Help Expected Soon

As the White Sox get ready to focus on the second half of the MLB season, they sit solidly in 1st Place. Their biggest offensive acquisition of the offseason has be designated for assignment. They have a clear need before the trade deadline. Eloy Jimenez is also very close to a return, and even more help should follow him leading closer to the postseason. We talk about their second half focus. Should it already start to become the eventual postseason makeup of the team?
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Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

White Sox Preparing For The 2021 MLB Draft

Yasmani Grandal is out 4-6 weeks. The White Sox have just a few guys left from their original 2021 starting lineup playing these days. Adam Engel is going to bump someone off the roster, and we are all waiting for trades that likely will happen after the All-Star Game. So, let's spend some time on the 2021 MLB Draft with James Fox of Future Sox. Get a complete look at how the draft operates and what the White Sox may do in their opening rounds. The first two selections are likely to rate very high in the farm system right away.
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Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

White Sox Making All The Right Moves

Gavin Sheets is raking. Jake Burger is inspiring. Andrew Vaughn is hitting right handed pitching. Almost the entire starting lineup is made up of replacement players. The White Sox are increasing their AL Central lead. How can you not enjoy this improbable run? We talk lineup construction with Jordan Lazowski of Diamond Digest and Sox on 35th, as Tony La Russa pushes all the right buttons. Meanwhile the trade winds have hit a lull, but that doesn't mean we won't see action in the coming weeks. Join us for a show that has actual explosions in it!
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Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

The White Sox Need Addition Without Subtraction

White Sox starting pitching has reached a milestone, and everything after this will be closely watched. As innings pile up the strength of this team has to be protected, even as you try to add hitting as a bridge to Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert. We explore the weirdness of Eduardo Escobar rumors, dive into the need for additional starting pitcher innings, and stress the need to pull out every trick over the next month. Oh, and did anyone else see Gavin Sheets look good against RHP in his debut?
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Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

White Sox Bats That Need A Promotion

The White Sox are actively looking for trade partners, but the asking price for bats may be too high right now. We look internally and find two bats a promotion away from improving the mix of players available to Tony La Russa. A problem created in part by how the team was constructed is not impossible to solve. The White Sox have to act differently, though, than their norm. Can they adjust before it is too late?
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Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

White Sox Tested By Injuries & Bad Decisions

The White Sox team you had in March is not the team you see in June. This team may not even be a contender looking at the current 26-man roster! Injuries, bad play and lousy decisions have the White Sox slipping. We take a look at what can be fixed and who needs to do better if this team is going to get back on track. Can a frustrated White Sox fan be talked off the ledge?
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Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

White Sox Focus On The Trade Market & Cup Snakes

Scott Merkin of MLB.com joins the show to talk about how the White Sox front office is viewing the trade market. He talks about their internal process, current expectations and possibly an internal backup plan in AAA. The White Sox are also experiencing some crazy fan interactions in left field this season. We talk about the acceptable and unacceptable when it comes to Cup Snakes, fan interactions and The Wave. 
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Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Finding The Best White Sox Options

With positive news surrounding Eloy Jimenez and the official end to Nick Madrigal's season, the White Sox must make the right choices when it comes to personnel. We break down their best everyday option at 2B. Plus one player on the 26-man roster looks like a bust. How long can Adam Eaton survive on the roster? We also look at MLB's new plans to police doctored baseballs, and the impact (if any) it could have on the Chicago White Sox.
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Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

What The White Sox Must Do Next

Nick Madrigal is down, and likely out for the remainder of the season. Now is the time to tighten up lineup decisions and optimize the personnel sent to the plate. With three high-end position players injured, some internal moves can soften the losses. Meanwhile there are several second basemen available in the trade market. One is a perfect fit, and should be easily attainable.
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Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!