Sox In The Basement

The White Sox Roster May Not Be As Expected

Yoan Moncada is quite the star. In fact, he has a music video! He will make the White Sox initial roster out of Spring Training, but we will explain that some "expected" members of the 2021 White Sox may not make this team. Plus, ticket details and the first confirmed guests for Sox In The Basement Fest on 3/20/21 at Blue Island Beer Company will be announced!
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White Sox Spring Training Buzz Begins

Pitchers are pitching. Catchers are catching. Tony La Russa is talking. Rick Hahn is hyping. The White Sox are sending out interesting fan surveys. And our guest, 47-year Chicago sports radio vet George Ofman, has been watching since before Reinsdorf & La Russa were together the first time! Strap in for a revealing episode.
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For Fans, By Fans, All White Sox...250 Times

On our 250th Episode, we look at positional battles and the likely winners as White Sox Spring Training begins. (Unfortunately, you'll only see 6 spring games on TV.) Ed and Chris exchange theories on what role Carlos Rodon will actually play this season. Plus, we also announce the first ever SOX IN THE BASEMENT FEST, and give a sneak preview before tickets become available! For Fans, By Fans, All White Sox for 250 times so far...and we've only just begin!
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Prepping For White Sox Spring Training Surprises

This week we try to look for sneaky roster battles, and give out four non-roster invitees that could make the 2021 White Sox out of Spring Training. Plus, we preview what to look for from the younger guys with beat report James Fox of FutureSox & SI's South Side Sox.
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Spinning White Sox Positivity

The guys try to take a positive outlook as White Sox analyst Jordan Lazowski from Sox On 35th and Diamond Digest explains which off-season move meant the most. Will the White Sox start Andrew Vaughn at DH on Opening Day? Can they truly compete with the field in a postseason series? Do the guys expect fans in the stands when the season starts? What's with the new baseballs? The answers will probably surprise you.
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Reinsdorf's White Sox Budget Misses An Opportunity

With the addition of Jonathan Lucroy on a minor league contract, the White Sox may have their eventual backup catcher for 2021. Unfortunately the hard numbers show a strict budget Jerry Reinsdorf handed to Rick Hahn this year. A lack of payroll addition has taken a golden opportunity away, and created obstacles to the White Sox 2021 championship aspirations. 
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Evaluating The White Sox Off-Season So Far

Jason Martinez of FanGraphs and RosterResource breaks down the gains made by the White Sox thus far in the off-season. Looking at the numbers, is it enough? Ed puts his lawyer hat on to explain the mess between MLB and the MLBPA. Plus, the visceral reaction to the signing of Carlos Rodon and why it illustrates a Jerry Reinsdorf Problem. 
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What Will The White Sox Do Next?

The Free Agent Market is starting to stabilize, and there are plenty of options left. Where will the White Sox go for an extra bat and extra arm? How much money is left? Should you start to panic? We answer the questions and ask MLB Network what they were thinking this week in "30 Minutes Of Sox".
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The Kapman Cometh...To White Sox Games

When David Kaplan jumps on the White Sox bandwagon, you know your team is poised for quite the run. The Kapman (ESPN 1000, NBC Sports Chicago) joins us for the first time ever to discuss if he believes the team is done this off-season, and who he loves watching the most on the Sox. Plus, MLB got caught with their hand in the cookie jar this week. Find out what happened. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! #30MinutesOfSox #WhiteSox #ForFansByFans #ChangeTheGame

Tim Anderson: Face Of The White Sox?

His face is on a video game cover and he is the go-to guy for a quote. Is Tim Anderson the true face of the White Sox? Scot Gregor from the Daily Herald joins us to talk about his conversations with TA, and if the White Sox are really done this off-season. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! #30MinutesOfSox #WhiteSox #ForFansByFans #ChangeTheGame