Author name: Mike Rankin

FutureSox Podcast: What’s the plan for Garrett Crochet and the Chicago White Sox?

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Mike Rankin and James Fox opened the show by exploring the significant 40-man decisions ahead of general manager Rick Hahn and the Chicago White Sox. Mike and James reacted to former White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock’s decision to decline his player option, making him a free agent. What does that decision mean for Oscar Colas, […]

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Kansas City sports personality Alex Feuz: What to expect from White Sox manager Pedro Grifol

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Alex Feuz, host of the Whole New Ballgame & Whole New Story Podcast, to talk about new Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol. Based out of Kansas City, Alex provided insight on the qualities of the new Sox skipper after following Grifol’s tenure with the Royals. Later, Mike

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FutureSox Podcast: Chicago White Sox introduce Pedro Grifol as manager

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Mike Rankin and James Fox reacted to the White Sox’s announcement of Pedro Grifol as the organization’s manager. In an introductory press conference, Grifol and general manager Rick Hahn spoke on expectations and a new attitude surrounding the clubhouse. Mike and James listened back to a number of quotes from the aforementioned Sox representatives. Later,

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Jeff Feyerer: Assessing the Chicago White Sox power structure

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Mike Rankin and James Fox introduced Jeff Feyerer, a new contributor to FutureSox and Sox Machine, to discuss the latest on the Chicago White Sox’s managerial search. Is Ozzie Guillen the top candidate? Later, the group shared their versions of the White Sox offseason plan. Mike, James and Jeff detailed positions of strength the organization

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FutureSox Podcast ft. former Chicago White Sox Assistant Hitting Coordinator Ryan Johansen

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Ryan Johansen of johansenbaseball.com and winreality.com to discuss his time with the Chicago White Sox. Johansen worked with current hitting coordinator Andy Barkett and assistant general manager Chris Getz to help implement the information gathered through technology in player development. Later, Mike and James provided an update on

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Chicago White Sox hitting instructor Devin DeYoung

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Chicago White Sox hitting instructor Devin DeYoung, who is assigned to develop talent in Arizona for the franchise. DeYoung shared insight on organizational hitting philosophy and how new technology is being implemented in their teachings. He also explained the value of ‘Project Birmingham’ and what it means for

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Beef Loaf of From the 108: How did it get this bad for the 2022 Chicago White Sox?

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on ‘Beef Loaf’ of FromThe108.com to get his assessment on all that went wrong with the Chicago White Sox in 2022. The group discussed roster issues, individual player inconsistencies, front office disconnects and much more. With the White Sox failing to reach the MLB postseason for a third consecutive

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Jim Margalus of Sox Machine: What will make ‘Project Birmingham’ a success for the White Sox?

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Jim Margalus, the managing editor of Sox Machine, to discuss his experience watching the Chicago White Sox double-A affiliate in person. The group then pondered the types of results needed to consider ‘Project Birmingham’ a success. Later, the show looked ahead to key roster positions that will be

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