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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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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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