Author name: Mike Rankin

FutureSox Podcast ft. Aram Leighton of Just Baseball: 2023 Chicago White Sox projections

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed co-founder and executive editor of JustBaseball.com Aram Leighton to provide insight on the American League Central and how the Chicago White Sox stack up against the competition in 2023. Leighton also hosts ‘The Call Up Podcast’ which features prospect coverage around Major League Baseball and he provided his scouting […]

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Sleepy Harold: All eyes on Chicago White Sox Oscar Colás & Lenyn Sosa

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on FutureSox & Sox Machine contributor Steve Hasman, aka Sleepy Harold, to get his take on the recent international signing period as well as his expectations for the 2023 Chicago White Sox. The Athletic’s James Fegan spoke to White Sox MiLB hitting coordinator Andy Barkett about Oscar Colás and Barkett

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FutureSox Podcast: Breaking down the 2023 Chicago White Sox international signing class

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Mike Rankin and James Fox reacted to the 2023 Chicago White Sox international signing period, which included the No. 41 ranked pitcher in the class. Then, Mike and James learned about a development in left-handed pitcher Noah Schultz’s game that left them excited. They also talked about a valuable add to the team’s front office.

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FutureSox Podcast: Answering your questions about the 2023 Chicago White Sox

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Mike Rankin and James Fox threw it to you, the FutureSox listener, to ask us questions about the Chicago White Sox. The show provided insight on future landing spots for those who participated in project Birmingham in 2022, some projections for a number of recent international signings, and a look ahead for some prospects who

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FutureSox Podcast: Curious case of second base & the 2023 Chicago White Sox

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Mike Rankin and James Fox started the new year discussing the future of second base for the Chicago White Sox. We know the organization thinks highly of right fielder Oscar Colas, but what has the offseason plan suggested about their belief in Romy Gonzalez and Lenyn Sosa? Mike and James also listen to snippets of

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Bill Mitchell of Baseball America: Final Chicago White Sox prospect update of 2022

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Mike Rankin and James Fox were joined by Baseball America’s Bill Mitchell to provide an update on key Chicago White Sox prospects as the calender flips to 2023. Bill, with over 20 years of scouting experience, shared insight on top Sox talent such as: Colson Montgomery, Oscar Colas, Noah Schultz, Bryan Ramos, Cristian Mena and

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FutureSox Podcast: Andrew Benintendi fits snugly on the Chicago White Sox roster

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Mike Rankin and James Fox reacted to the Chicago White Sox’s decision to sign outfielder Andrew Benintendi to a five-year, $75 million contract. Mike and James detailed what it means for the rest of the depth chart and why the signing fits into the organization’s budget and future plans. Later, the show highlighted a feature

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Jack McMullen of the Just Baseball Podcast: Spending in Major League Baseball

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on triple-A play-by-play broadcaster and Just Baseball Podcast host Jack McMullen to evaluate the health of Major League Baseball as free agency continues to churn out record-breaking contracts. What is keeping teams like the Chicago White Sox from spending on free agents? How much has the new collective bargaining

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FutureSox Podcast: Optimism reigns in latest White Sox top 10 prospect update

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Mike Rankin and James Fox began the show by reacting to the Major League Baseball Rule 5 draft that saw the Chicago White Sox select right-handed pitcher Nick Avila. Then, Mike and James gave their thoughts on the Major League Baseball Draft Lottery. How sustainable is that model? Later, the show took a deep dive

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FutureSox Podcast: Goodbye Jose Abreu, hello Mike Clevinger

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Mike Rankin and James Fox reacted to the news of Jose Abreu’s departure to the Houston Astros as well as the Chicago White Sox’s decision to sign right-handed starter Mike Clevinger. How does Clevinger’s addition to the active roster impact the way general manager Rick Hahn maneuvers the remainder of the offseason? Now that Abreu

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