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White Sox General Manager Chris Getz had been putting an emphasis on improving the team’s defense this offseason with the moves that he’s made since his hiring. Hosts Vinnie Duber and Herb Lawrence take a look at which free agent catchers and right fielders that might fit Getz’s agenda. Also, it’s Fan Friday so the guys will answer questions from t…

Welcome to Year 3 of the South Side Sox Soxivus Celebration! We kick off the festivities by looking within, to discover what it is about this team that holds our fandom. (Our companion piece to this podcast is available to read, featuring some writers not appearing on this podcast.) Brian kicks things off, with a Joycean paean about the tragic sens…

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to talk about the latest in White Sox news. Jordan and Duke get into quite the debate regarding the Aaron Bummer trade. Did the White Sox get enough value in the deal? Should they have waited and moved him at the deadline? And who are the players coming back in return - and how will they help th…

MLB Winter Meetings came and went without much activity around the league which caused much consternation among baseball fans. Hosts Vinnie Duber and Herb Lawrence give their suggestions on how to improve this annual event so all parties come away satisfied. Also, the White Sox had one of the busiest Winter Meetings with their acquisitions and the …

Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings have been a letdown for most, but the Chicago White Sox have improved their club by adding 2 pitchers to their roster, Erick Fedde in free agency & Shane Drohan from the Rule 5 Draft. MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi joins Vinnie Duber, Kevin Kaduk and Herb Lawrence discussing how these players fit into the rot…

It’s the final day of the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville and it’s been pretty slow going. Rumors were spread, few deals were made. Where do the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox go from here? Join Kevin Kaduk, Herb Lawrence and Luke Stuckmeyer as they put a bow on the festivities (or lack thereof) in Tennessee.…

Chicago White Sox assistant GM Josh Barfield reiterated that his team does not feel rushed to make a trade involving staff ace Dylan Cease. But should it? Also, news broke that the Sox reportedly signed KBO starting pitcher Erick Fedde so the guys gave their 1st impressions of this deal. Join Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber and Kevin Kaduk at the Winte…

CHGO White Sox are live at MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville where White Sox General Manager Chris Getz spoke about the possibility of trading his young ace, Dylan Cease. Also, Manager Pedro Grifol spoke and touched on several topics, including what types of players interest the White Sox, what it's like having players teams covet and an honest self…

The 2023 MLB Winter Meetings have kicked off in Nashville and all eyes are on international superstar Shohei Ohtani. The Los Angeles Dodgers figure to be the odds-on favorite to secure his services but a number of teams including the Chicago Cubs are reportedly in on the bidding. On the other side of town, will the White Sox part ways with ace Dyla…

With a bunch of young, talented players and being in the AL Central, the Chicago White Sox could be in the driver’s seat once the Winter Meetings begin next week. Herb Lawrence , Vinnie Duber and guest Scott Merkin of MLB.com will discuss the pros and cons of the Sox position heading into Nashville on the CHGO White Sox Podcast. An ALLCITY Network …

Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings start next week in Nashville so hosts Herb Lawrence and Vinnie Duber discuss the hot rumors circulating around White Sox starter Dylan Cease. Also, is trading Cease the start of a huge sell off or is Dylan’s situation unique? An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: / chg…

The early offseason has seen the reigning AL Central Champion Minnesota Twins lose important pieces from their roster & expectations to cut more payroll. The Athletic’s Twins Beat Writer Dan Hayes joins CHGO Beat Writer Vinnie Duber and Community Leader Herb Lawrence to discuss the Twins plans for competing in 2024 & give an outsider’s perspective …

With MLB’s hot stove heating up it seems like Free Agent 2B/RF Whit Merrifield is getting rumored to be linked to numerous teams. Does another’s teams interest in a player make you re-think your position on him? CHGO White Sox beat writer Vinnie Duber and community leader Herb Lawrence discuss how other team’s rumored interest can sway opinions. Al…

It’s mailbag monday! Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Vinnie Duber, Herb Lawrence, and Sean Anderson, as they open up the CHGO Diehard mailbag and answer their pressing questions! How would you convince a premier superstar to play for Chicago? What free agent acquisition would you be MOST excited to watch? What were the highs and lows of the last rebu…

Happy Black Friday! On today's show, the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson will draft the best numbers in White Sox history. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ …

2023 has been another rough year for Chicago sports, but there are still reasons to be thankful. Remember when the Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL Draft Lottery and the right to draft Connor Bedard? Join Kevin Kaduk, Mark Carman Kacy Standohar and Greg Braggs Jr. from Ray CDJR in Fox Lake as they give gratitude for the things in Chicago sports that …

On the occasion of the holiday, and perhaps before everything is buried in football and turkey and drunken political arguments, Sox Pop 164 assembled with Joe Resis, Brian O’Neill, Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and Brett Ballantini to give thanks for our White Sox fandom. No, really. First and foremost, we all thank you, our wonderful readers and communi…

Yesterday, it was reported that the Chicago White Sox came to terms with free-agent shortstop, Paul Dejong. What does this mean for the 2024 Opening Day Roster? Will the middle infield consist of Paul Dejong at short and Nicky Lopez at second? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson, along with special guest Jar…

White Sox General Manager, Chris Getz said that the team wants to use pitcher Garrett Crochet in a multi-inning role. How effective can Crochet be in a long role? Should the Sox tried to bring Reynaldo López back if they were looking for depth? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Vinnie Duber, Herb Lawrence, and Sean Anderson as they discuss! An ALLCITY …

With all the season’s-end awards issued, Sox Pop 163 assembled with Joe Resis, Brian O’Neill, Chrystal O’Keefe, Ryiin, Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and Brett Ballantini to review the good and bad of the 22 SSS prognostications on site before the 2023 season. (Also read our predictions-in-review article to accompany this podcast.) The host takes a victor…

White Sox General Manager, Chris Getz has made it clear that he is "willing to listen" on trade including any of their players. This Sunday, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported that the White Sox and Dodgers have been discussing a trade for Dylan Cease, which has the CHGO White Sox mailbag FULL of questions about Cease. Does a trade with the Dodge…

Last night, the Chicago White Sox and Atlanta Braves agreed on a deal that sent Relief Pitcher, Aaron Bummer to Atlanta for Major Leaguers, Nicky Lopez, Mike Soroka, and Jared Shuster, and Minor Leaguers, Riley Gowens and Braden Shewmake. Hear from General Manager, Chris Getz on why he made this deal and hear reaction from the CHGO White Sox crew, …

CHGO White Sox Community Leader, Herb Lawrence braved a conversation with an Orioles podcast to hear their offers for Dylan Cease. Did they offer enough to make the idea of trading Cease palatable? Plus, a Choose Your Own Free Agent Adventure! Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson as they discuss! An ALLCITY N…

Last week, Chicago White Sox General Manager, Chris Getz said, “I don’t want to set limitations on Colson Montgomery”. Is Getz right that the sky is the limit for top prospect, Colson Montgomery? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson as they discuss if Colson Montgomery can be the White Sox starting shortstop …

With seemingly every option on the table this off-season for the Chicago White Sox and new General Manager, Chris Getz, how much value do the White Sox players hold in the trade market? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson as they discuss the MLB Trade Market. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http…

A recent report from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale linked former Chicago White Sox, Tim Anderson to the Los Angeles Angels. The report says LA would be interested in TA playing 2B. Has Tim lost all upside at shortstop? Has a reunion with the Sox been ruled out? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson as they discu…

The White Sox announced their new coaching staff on Tuesday, which included the addition of new Hitting Coach, Marcus Thames. Thames comes from the Los Angeles Angels and addressed what attracted him to the Chicago White Sox. Join the CHGO White Sox Crew, Vinnie Duber and Sean Anderson as they discuss the addition of Thames and talk about Luis Robe…

Today, the Detroit Tigers announced that they inked former Chicago White Sox play-by-play announcer, Jason Benetti to be the new voice of the Tigers, leaving the White Sox without a leading man in the booth. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson as they react to the news and discuss the future of the White Sox…

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, Maddie Spagnola, Michael Suareo, and Noah Phalen head to Twitter Spaces for the latest podcast episode! They discuss the White Sox’s decision to decline Tim Anderson and Liam Hendriks’ options and the team’s new coaching staff. Do you agree with the decisions made? How will these player and personnel decisions affect…

The experts are out with their predictions of what free agents will end up where for how much and how long, so the resident non-experts, SSS duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, decide to toss in their two yen worth as well. First, though, while they are admirers of mlbtraderumors.com, the two take time out to hav…

Chicago White Sox General Manager, Chris Getz addressed the media in an hour-long session yesterday. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Sean Anderson, and CHGO White Sox Beat Writer Vinnie Duber, who is LIVE from the GM Meetings in Scottsdale, Arizona. Getz addresses what the budget may look like for the Sox, gives insight into his effort…

The 2023 General Manager Meetings start today in Scottsdale, Arizona and CHGO has you covered. Join CHGO White Sox Beat Reporter, Vinnie Duber as he reports live from AZ on what White Sox General Manager, Chris Getz has to say on his first offseason as GM, including there being "no untouchables" on the roster. What does Getz have to say about decli…

On Saturday, the Chicago White Sox declined Tim Anderson’s option for the 2024 season making him a free agent. This move pays Anderson $1m in buyout money and frees up $13m for the upcoming White Sox budget. Along with Anderson, the team declined the team option for Closer Liam Hendriks and Mike Clevinger declined his option for the 2024 season. In…

On the occasion of having to say goodbye to franchise leaders and stalwarts Tim Anderson and Liam Hendriks, Sox Pop 162 assembled with Joe Resis, Dante Jones, Chrystal O’Keefe and Brett Ballantini. Sadness, and hilarity, ensued. Were either of the cuts, Hendriks or Anderson, a surprise? Push-back from the host, then: Was cutting either player a sma…

The day after he was announced to be the 2023 American League Comeback Player of the Year, Liam Hendriks is reportedly going to become a free agent this off-season. The New York Post's Jon Heyman is reporting that the Chicago White Sox will decline their team option for closer Liam Hendriks and defer the $15m buyout money over time. Join the CHGO W…

Today, the Chicago White Sox announced their new Farm Director, Paul Janish. Janish is bringing 13 years of baseball experience to the Sox, with nine years in the majors, and most recently, 6 years at Rice University. Find out what Janish will bring as the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson react to Janish’s introdu…

After losing 100+ games in 2021, the Texas Rangers had an aggressive off-season where they signed two-star middle infielders, Corey Seager and Marcus Semien. They are now seeing the fruits of their labor pay off as they are one game away from their franchise's first World Series title. If the White Sox are looking to be competitive in 2024 and 2025…

After being acquired at the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline for Jake Burger, starting pitching prospect Jake Eder is looking to make his mark in the Arizona Fall League. White Sox General Manager, Chris Getz recently said Eder was “not far off”. Is Eder making the MLB rotation in 2024 too lofty of a goal? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie…

After his incredible rookie season where he hit 25 home runs and stole over 50+ bases, while leading his team to the World Series, Corbin Carroll is drawing a lot of attention as a future superstar. While, Luis Robert Jr. might not have enjoyed the team success Carroll has in 2023, his individual success was remarkable. Robert hit over 35 doubles a…

During Spring Training this year, Eloy Jimenez said, "Everybody knows I hate playing designated hitter" and came into camp, slimmed down, and prepared to help the team in the outfield. However, after nagging injuries continued to plague Jimenez, he became a DH-only player. How did he grade out in 2023 because of this? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, …

It’s World Series time, and SSS duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, just naturally talk World Series on the day before it begins, and just as naturally disagree in picking a winner. They also take a look at the rosters of the Diamondbacks and Rangers and match them up with the White Sox lineup to see how many mem…

The White Sox have been trying to right field since…Jermaine Dye? With off-season hype surrounding Cuban prospect, Oscar Colás, Sox fans finally felt there would be stability at the position. However, expectations came crashing down, Colás was sent down to AAA, and Sox fans were greeted with a friendly face, Gavin Sheets. How did the right fielders…

Luis Robert Jr.‘s goal for 2023 was to play 150 games. Did he fail this year after only playing 145 games? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence and Sean Anderson as they discuss La Pantera’s All-Star season. Plus, apologies need to be made to PHNX and the PHNX Diamondbacks after the Sox crew called them “lowly” in the 2022 season. An ALLCITY…

As brusquely noted at the top of the podcast, it only took about 500 of these to find Brett Ballantini finally falling in as the junior in a multi-guest program, as site historian Mark Liptak and duty geezer Leigh Allan hop on to cast their votes on The Worst Year in White Sox History. All three came up with different answers, among at least a doze…

In January 2023, the Chicago White Sox made outfielder Andrew Benintendi the largest free agent signing in franchise history. How did he fare in his first year on the Southside? The CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence and Sean Anderson hand out their 2023 report card to Benintendi, examine Josh Barfield’s recent comments about what players the team …

After an explosive three-year stretch from 2019-2021, Tim Anderson cemented himself in the upper echelon of major league shortstops. However, after injury-marred seasons in 2022 and 2023, the question this off-season is about Tim Anderson's future with the team. Should the Sox pick up his option for 2024? Or, should they start seeking out new optio…

Yoan Moncada had a promising start to his 2023 but of course the injury bug but him and pretty much kept its teeth on him for the rest of the season. Vinnie Duber and Herb Lawrence discuss what went right and more importantly what went right for the White Sox third baseman. Also, Jake Burger might not be with the team anymore but he left a huge imp…

The veteran shortstop was moved to Second Base this season and while it did not go as planned it was not as bad as some might say. Vinnie Duber and Herb Lawrence discuss the successes and failures of Elvis Andrus and look to see which player(s) will be the 2nd baseman for 2024. 0:00 - Intro/Show Setup 2:13 - Icebreaker, who would you rather be, Lui…

SSS duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, manage to first avoid talking about the White Sox by venturing into playoff land and the many odd things that have happened in both leagues, leading off with opinionating on whether having a week off after the regular season was fatal to the Braves, Dodgers and Orioles. The…

After replacing franchise legend and 2020 AL MVP, Jose Abreu at first base this season, how did Andrew Vaughn fare as the Chicago White Sox first baseman? The CHGO White Sox crew, Vinnie Duber, Herb Lawrence, and Sean Anderson grade Vaughn’s 2023 and discuss the long-term future of the position. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://…