Sox In The Basement

Trading The White Sox With Scott Merkin

Scott Merkin of MLB.com joins us for an in-depth look at who is likely leaving the White Sox in the next week, what the current team plan seems to be and the goals for 2025. Is Pedro Grifol leaving? Can anyone pay the prospect price for Garrett Crochet? Is there a name on the trade block you may not expect? And don't just look at prospects as the only possible return in these deals. Chris Getz may also be looking at MLB rosters as the trade deadline approaches.
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White Sox Second Half Starts With Changes

Brooks Baldwin, Nick Senzel and Chuckie Robinson join the lineup. Danny Mendick and Lenyn Sosa head to AAA. Martin Maldonado probably heads into retirement. It is just the beginning of a second half that should feature a youth movement and more examples of a different organizational focus on personnel. We're breaking it down and explaining why the White Sox keep rejecting offers for Garrett Crochet and Luis Robert Jr in "30 Minutes of Sox!"
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Draft Reveals New White Sox Philosophy

Elijah Evans of Just Baseball and FutureSox gives you the quickest and most complete rundown of the entire 2024 White Sox Draft. Hear why Hagen Smith going 5th overall to the Sox trumpeted a new team building philosophy that seems to understand how ownership spends. Learn why a bland second day of the draft brought about an exciting Day 3. From the number of pitchers to the specific types of bats added, there is a new direction on the South Side.
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White Sox Try To Sell High In July

The Astros asked about Andrew Vaughn. Michael Kopech has an immaculate inning. Selling high and at the right time is key for Chris Getz over the next few weeks. A HUGE live Sox In The Basement Event is just a few weeks away. Are you going to be there?
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The 2024 White Sox Draft & Who's Coming Soon (Take 2)

James Fox of FutureSox not only previews the White Sox and their upcoming MLB Draft, but also tells you the group you should expect to see join the big league club in the back-half of 2024 and by the start of next season. We go inside how the selection process is different under Chris Getz, and give the three likely names that the White Sox could take at #5 this weekend. Plus, the only team that would probably give the world for Luis Robert Jr doesn't have enough to give. That's why we still believe both Crochet and Robert will remain after the trade deadline.
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Promotions And Emotions For The White Sox

Three ballplayers head from AA to AAA this week, each with their own path. Ky Bush is part of the most positive thing this season. He is a pitcher in an organization of promising pitchers. Edgar Quero is a budding star catcher, but the jump to MLB is hardest at his position Then we have a guy just making quick jumps level-to-level in spite of the way it normally goes for White Sox development. Can they get here before Luis Robert Jr loses all hope?!
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Garrett Crochet: A White Sox Paradox

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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A Fresh Look At Some White Sox Faces

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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Tony La Russa: White Sox Shadow Government?

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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Building A White Sox Team Quicker

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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