Sox Machine

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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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Episodes
  • 2025 White Sox ZiPS Projections with Dan Szymborski

    2025 White Sox ZiPS Projections with Dan Szymborski
    Jan 14 2025
    Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphs Link to White Sox 2025 ZiPS Projections: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2025-zips-projections-chicago-white-sox/ Rundown [Intro] Customary to ask "Why does ZiPS hate the White Sox?" [2:45] Why Dan Szymborski expects more wins in 2025 for the White Sox [6:58] Patreon Question: What percentile outcome were the Sox for cumulative team WAR last year relative to your preseason projections? [7:52] Patreon Question: If the 2025 White Sox played exactly according to the above projections, would they be in danger of losing 121 games again? [8:47] ZiPS projections for Luis Robert Jr. and if he can still be traded for top prospects [11:31] Why ZiPS likes Chase Meidroth [13:47] What ZiPS thinks of Colson Montgomery after his uneven 2024 season at Charlotte? [16:31] How would Szymborski handle Andrew Benintendi and Andrew Vaughn? [21:21] What does ZiPS think of Miguel Vargas? [23:49] Why Szymborski thinks the signings of Mike Tauchman, Austin Slater, and Josh Rojas are pointless for the White Sox [26:24] If you could grant a 25% increase in offensive production to three White Sox hitters, which would Szymborski choose? [28:16] Why ZiPS is low on Jonathan Cannon entering 2025 [30:54] Patreon Question: What are the three-year ZIPS projections for Martin, Burke, and Cannon? [33:44] Worst ZiPS projected bullpen ever [36:09] How should we grade Will Venable in his first year as manager? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • White Sox add veterans Martin Perez and Josh Rojas

    White Sox add veterans Martin Perez and Josh Rojas
    Jan 9 2025
    Rundown [Intro] At this pace, Chris Getz could churn out half the 26-man roster we saw late in 2024. Is this amount of roster churn a good thing? [6:00] Hello, Martin Perez. What the White Sox are hoping to get out of Perez, how long he figures to stay, and why Josh likes this signing [17:36] Hello, Josh Rojas. Why does this signing feel like Nicky Lopez 2.0? Is Rojas the clubhouse leader to be the starting third baseman in 2025? [29:41] Hello, Tyler Gilbert. Why are the White Sox trading young relievers for older relievers? [39:24] Hello, Bobby Dalbec. What's the hope by signing Dalbec to a minor league contract? Is Dalbec a better backup option to Andrew Vaughn than Tim Elko? [45:50] What's next for the White Sox this offseason? Could finding a cheap shortstop be Getz's next signing? [52:14] Josh's projected 26-man roster payroll presently is below $65 million Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 2025 New Year's Resolutions for Chicago White Sox

    2025 New Year's Resolutions for Chicago White Sox
    Dec 31 2024
    Rundown [Intro] 2024 was a very eventful year at Sox Machine [2:57] James Fegan's favorite moments covering the White Sox including a story about Garrett Crochet's walk-up music [16:25] 2025 New Year's Resolutions for the Chicago White Sox from fans [26:54] James resolution for the White Sox: Play better defense [31:20] Jim's resolution for the White Sox: Show more empathy towards fans [36:38] Josh's resolutions for the White Sox: Win more division games, score more than 615 runs, and someone hit 25 home runs Personal Resolutions for 2025 James wants to cut down on his french fry intake Jim wants to finish reading Powerbroker Josh wants to get his weight under 215 pounds by November Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins

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