Sox In The Basement artwork

Sox In The Basement

584 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 112 ratings

The White Sox Podcast For Fans, By Fans.

Baseball Sports
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

(Not So) Crazy White Sox Fixes

April 10, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 74.8 MB

Flipping the White Sox roster into something competative is not that hard. It all depends on if Chris Getz sees what we see. Let us show you in "30 Minutes of Sox" that identifies the stories and players that still matter this season. We also think you can squeeze some more offense out of the current team. Hear the tried and tested way to do it. Will Pedro figure it out for himself? Brought to you by Cork And Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comm...

Can We Fast-Forward To A White Sox Future?

April 06, 2024 06:00 - 32 minutes - 74.6 MB

It may be bad now. Really bad. Like awfully gross terrible bad. But 2024 should see a lot of roster movement and talent arriving pretty soon. They're not going to save this mess, but they should bring hope of a not-so-distant future White Sox team. James Fox of FutureSox has the pitchers that will be arriving this year to bolster the staff, and the hitters that could be ready for a 2025 rebound. And we're asking how long Pedro (and some aging veterans) have left in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brou...

The Root Of All White Sox Issues

April 03, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 73.1 MB

A slow start. A controversial addition. Questionable managerial choices. It is week one of a long season and we're looking at the root of issues surrounding your White Sox. Find out what is actually working so far, why Mike Clevinger made sense to Chris Getz and how Pedro Grifol can be effective with a few modifications to his managing style. There has to be more to this season than Campfire Milkshakes! Find out in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Sub...

Can Pedro Grifol Be Better At The Ballpark?

March 30, 2024 06:00 - 33 minutes - 77.5 MB

Let's talk baseball philosophy and strategy as the 2024 White Sox season gets underway. While most in-game decisions from managers have little impact over 162 games, we see a few things Pedro Grifol can start doing to help a team built on pitching and defense. The Sox Nerd also goes gaga over Garrett Crochet's Opening Day start. And can Uncle Jerry win you over with love this season? Find out in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call ...

Meet Your 2024 Chicago White Sox

March 27, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MB

The White Sox are as ready as they're going to be to start the 2024 campaign, and we're comparing Pedro Grifol's view of the most important hitters in a lineup with his actual projected lineup. Guess what? We've got questions! Let's dive into the 26-man roster that will kick this season off with picks for best offensive weapon not named Robert or Jimenez, best starting pitcher and the go-to arm out of the bullpen. In a "lost" season, we'll tell you how this team should play outside the box i...

Does White Sox Spring Training Really Matter?

March 23, 2024 06:00 - 32 minutes - 74.5 MB

The slow trickle of roster moves out of Sox camp and the guys still in camp vying for roster spots makes the guys wonder if there are actual surprises for the White Sox Braintrust or if things are going as they pre-ordained.  A struggling Dominic Fletcher and an overlooked Tanner Banks are the test subjects for Pedro's proclamation that it doesn't matter what they do in spring versus Chris Getz' sheer numbers of guys competing in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Pa...

Crochet Leads The Way For The White Sox

March 20, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MB

With Garrett Crochet declared the Opening Day starter (and presumed #1 in the rotation) the White Sox have signaled that they will be interesting to watch this season. We try to fill in the rotation that will break camp behind Crochet, and the eventual rotation that will form in the first months of the season. We're also looking at players who have "earned" a spot on the 26-man roster compared to players who may just get a spot no matter what they did this spring in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Bro...

Chris Getz Flips The White Sox

March 16, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes - 85.3 MB

Elijah Evans of Just Baseball and FutureSox gives us a rundown on three new prospects who will make a quick impact for the White Sox. We have their timeline, expected value and an untold reason why Chris Getz was always going to trade away Dylan Cease. Michael Kopech's move to the bullpen also seems to complete the flip of the roster into a new image and direction in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your c...

A White Sox Pitching Rotation In Flux

March 13, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 68.4 MB

Nothing is settled for the White Sox rotation as we hit the middle of March. The original five thought to be breaking camp as starters are no longer assurred. Dylan Cease trade talks have also started up again! We'll explain why Chris Getz shouldn't rush into a deal and who should be part of the rotation if the team's new philosophy is going to be upheld. We also question Pedro Grifol's strange vision for his #2 hitter in the lineup in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At ...

White Sox Roster (And Dinner) Plans

March 09, 2024 07:17 - 33 minutes - 75.9 MB

An in-game tale told this week in Spring Training confirmed a lot about Tony LaRussa's White Sox clubhouse that was already suspected, but will the difference now translate into wins for Pedro's boys? We also have reactions to the first round of cuts, another Royal addition, and comments from a pitcher competing for a rotation spot in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the nex...

A Surprising Spring For A Few White Sox Prospects

March 06, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes - 79 MB

James Fox of FutureSox joins us to look at a few White Sox youngsters who are creating buzz in Spring Training. Do any of them have a shot at the Opening Day roster? Garrett Crochet may have the inside track for the rotation, but who slides out of it as a result? Our lineup philosophy is better than Pedro's and you should check it out in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the ...

Spotlight On White Sox Position Battles

March 02, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 72.3 MB

Predictions about the final 26-man roster for the White Sox are leaning towards a bench filled with non-roster invitees over names that were pushed by the former front office. Michael Kopech took the mound on Friday with lots of strikeouts and lots of pitches thrown in just a couple innings. We look at the pitchers who still have a path to the starting rotation in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comm...

White Sox Told To Do Better

February 28, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 71.4 MB

Word is circulating that a 2023 league survey found White Sox fans to be the least satisfied in all of Major League Baseball when attending home games. As a result, we've heard of several changes to your gameday experience in 2024. Meanwhile we're learning a lot about Nick Nastrini, Mike Moustakas, Gavin Sheets, newly acquired RP Bailey Horn and more in camp. Who looks like a member of the final roster? Let's chat in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. S...

White Sox Fans Are Smarter

February 24, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 76.3 MB

The first pitches of Spring Training action are in the books, and they did not go well for Jesse Chavez. We did learn a few things about Bryan Ramos, Paul DeJong and...Tim Elko? We're also a little concerned about these new uniform pants. One thing we aren't concerned about, though, are the threats of Jerry Reinsdorf. Find out why White Sox fans are smarter than he thinks in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leav...

Spin, Hype & A Few White Sox Truths

February 21, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes - 83.5 MB

Yoan Moncada is prepared for a big year. The White Sox had good reason for a lowered payroll. A thinner Michael Kopech is about to take it up a notch. This team is going to compete. There is a lot of hype and spin early in White Sox Spring Training, but if you listen closely and pay attention there is also truth hidden in there. We peel it all away to find a likely roster, lineup and realistic expectations in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe...

Who Will Survive This White Sox Re-Brand?

February 17, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 69.5 MB

Forget the term "re-build" as it has become more of a "re-brand" of the White Sox. As Chris Getz tries to change the perception of his team, players will fight to fit on the 40-man roster. When your new General Manager has personnel knowledge with no ties, anything can happen over the next month. The Sox Nerd also joins us for "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episod...

Scott Merkin From White Sox Spring Training 2024

February 14, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 81.7 MB

White Sox beat reporter Scott Merkin of MLB.com checks in from Arizona as Spring Training kicks off. We get the early stories, the truth about spring competition, the favorites for the rotation and a feel for if any more additions are yet to come. Can Chris Getz establish a long-desired-yet-never-realized "White Sox Way" this season? Kick off a new season with us in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your co...

An Intriguing Spring Awaits White Sox

February 10, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 72.2 MB

Chris Getz has brought in a lot of new faces and invited a lot more to camp in advance of Spring Training. One thing is clear: nothing is clear. It isn't a rebuild roster. It isn't a competative roster. This roster is a battle royale for almost every position on the field. We look at the names that could surpirse and the players who aren't safe in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and question...

Translating Fantasy Into Reality For the White Sox

February 07, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes - 79.1 MB

Scott White of CBS Fantasy Sports knows his baseball, and he joins us to apply fantasy baseball projections to some new players on the White Sox roster. We also tell you why we love newly acquired outfielder Dominic Fletcher and examine a great return from Seattle for Gregory Santos. Chris Getz is clearly a different GM than the last guy, and we have lots to discuss in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your...

A Path To Better Days For The White Sox

February 03, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 71.8 MB

A trade between the Brewers and Orioles has White Sox fans concerned about the Dylan Cease trade market, but it could actually be a good thing. We chat with Steve Paradzinski of On Tap Sports Net about the proper time to elevate prospects like Colson Montgomery, and his hatred of a particular Chicago-made wrestler. The Sox Nerd also breaks down a recent White Sox addition and a connection to Hawaiian baseball in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscr...

It's All About Trust For White Sox Fans

January 31, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes - 78.2 MB

Who do you trust when it comes to White Sox Baseball? The past few years have broken trust between fans and team, but all is not lost. Let's chat about Chris Getz's clear trust in the value of Dylan Cease, and why the Mariners as a possible suitor makes sense. We're also asking your standard for jersey purchases and pictures with White Sox personnel. What will it take for you to trust enough to invest in "30 Minutes of Sox?" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Sha...

Three Players The White Sox Should Sign NOW

January 27, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 75.9 MB

An Infielder. An Outfielder. A Starting Pitcher. We have three players the White Sox should sign RIGHT NOW. Who says you can't field a competative team while building for 2025? And if you doubted the goal of a quick turnaround, this franchise must have confidence it will be much different by the time SoxFest returns in January of next year. Get your pitchforks and torches prepped and wonder if Pedro Grifol will even make it to the event in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry...

Can The White Sox Change Their Culture?

January 24, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 70.9 MB

Comments made by new White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde speak to why a pitcher with options would want to be part of the White Sox culture. Will that new culture have an increase in accountability? We're also looking at hyped up White Sox players that didn't deliver on promise. A couple may need to adjust their focus to something uncomfortable if they want to stick around in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave you...

The Biggest White Sox Statue Ever

January 20, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 67.7 MB

Billionaires build statues for their favorite baseball players, and build ballparks as statues for themselves. We take a look at a possible new home for the White Sox in the South Loop, and ask a few questions that haven't been asked yet. The game of chicken between the White Sox and Orioles continues. Meanwhile Dylan Cease still sits atop the Sox pitching rotation. Plus, we identify the Sox player with the most to prove in 2024 in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The ...

A Short Walk Down White Sox Memory Lane

January 17, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes - 42.3 MB

A minor calamity leads to a rabbit hole discussing whether the 2005 White Sox would have whipped the 2016 Cubs. Looking back on the '05 team it is easy to see why the rabbit wears black.  For one show it isn't quite "30 Minutes of Sox!" but calamities happen. Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement ...

White Sox International Signings Are Different

January 13, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 73.8 MB

The White Sox have started signing their international prospects and the new style stands out a little to James Fox of FutureSox. Find out what the team is doing differently and hear his predictions for the 2024 pitching rotation. The Sox Nerd stops by with football's connection to the White Sox. Plus, we're calming your nerves in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next ep...

Waiting Game May End For White Sox

January 10, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MB

As Spring Training gets closer there are a lot of free agent players without a home. Chris Getz says the team needs to address right field, and news out of New York makes us think the best offer for Dylan Cease may be fast approaching. We also are looking for offense in the current roster, and identifying the likely 2024 style of play in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the ...

White Sox Trade Rumors Yet To Cease

January 06, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 65.5 MB

That show title is a clever play on words, eh? Let's talk about the heat currently surrounding a Dylan Cease trade. Smoke is billowing from the East, and the return from some of the teams in the hunt could be impactful quickly. The Sox Nerd also finds a way to compare a newly acquired journeyman to Babe Ruth and Lou Gerig in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode!...

Finding A White Sox Rotation

January 03, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 75 MB

Cease, Fedde, Soroka, Kopech, Scholtens, Flexen, Martin, Toussaint, Schuster, Banks, Crochet, Nastrini, Eder…and a partridge in a pear tree! There's a lot of names that could be part of the 2024 White Sox rotation, but we're here to sort out the legit possibilities. The one thing that is certain is Jerry Reinsdorf needs to pay for a few more arms. Long-toss with us in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your ...

White Sox Lay A Base Entering 2024

December 30, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 77.1 MB

Are you frustrated with the White Sox offseason thus far? Are you trying to make sense of the abundence of catchers and lack of pitchers? What exactly is the plan? Welp, we have a theory. Every move from Martin Maldonado to Tim Hill seems to support it. Look with us at the base before the growth in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy...

White Sox Offseason Holding On and Holding Out

December 27, 2023 14:11 - 32 minutes - 74.6 MB

What is really the holdup with the White Sox offseason? Dylan Cease commands a big return and the question is whether Getz is waiting on the perfect deal and what types of players should be in there.  Also, the guys discuss the lack of interest in former White Sox stars Yasmani Grandal, Tim Anderson and Lucas Giolito.  That and more Dodgers envy in 30 minutes of White Sox! Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and que...

The White Sox Traded Bullfrog?!

December 23, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 74.9 MB

We're gonna press on, and we're gonna have the hap-hap-happiest White Sox offseason since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny-bleepin-Kaye! 'Tis the season to talk cookies, White Sox players in Christmas movies and so-called Evil Empires springing up in Los Angeles. Why can't the White Sox operate like the Dodgers? We point a large finger at Jerry Reinsdorf with a compelling argument in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-840...

The Day That SoxFest Died

December 20, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 72.1 MB

Bye, bye Miss American Pie, drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry, and them good old boys were drinking whiskey and rye askin' what the heck happened to SoxFest?! The White Sox seemingly are trying to pull a Mandela Effect trick on their fanbase with no mention of it at all this offseason. Did it ever really exist? Look, if you aren't going to sign a legit pitcher to a multi-year deal or address rightfield this is all we've got in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Ke...

White Sox Waiting While Rivals Add

December 16, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 73.1 MB

The Royals had a busy week of signing multiple pitchers and a new right fielder. The Tigers added Jack Flaherty. The White Sox may not be in the hunt for pitching right now, but we'll explain why many of these moves are not what fans should want. The true improvements to the White Sox roster remain available and ripe for the taking. You just have to look with defensive eyes. Plus, the Sox Nerd gets extra nerdy in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subsc...

A Very Different White Sox Approach

December 13, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 70 MB

After years of targeting names that appear high on prospect lists and spending money in the wrong places, the White Sox are taking a very different approach to the 2024 season. Thus far Chris Getz has arguably added equal or better minor roster pieces for less money than the competition. Will the early savings lead to substantial additions before Spring, or will Sox fans end up underwhelmed? Let's talk fantasy versus reality in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park...

This Week In White Sox Stupidity

December 09, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 64.9 MB

The MLB Winter Meetings wrapped without any White Sox action, but plenty of things to facepalm over.  Head-shaking season ticket sweeteners, overreaction to Jerry in Nashville, eye-rolling Cease rumors, and the Sox Nerd all in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South...

White Sox Feelin’ Fedde

December 06, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 77.8 MB

The MLB Winter Meetings are slow. That's bad news for Pedro Grifol, although we have some theories about his true importance to Chris Getz in 2024. The White Sox did sign a starting pitcher in Erick Fedde, who went 20-6 in the hitter-friendly KBO last year. We'll explain why his addition is a good sign and why Senior Pitching Advisor Brian Bannister likes him so much in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave you...

White Sox Head To The Winter Meetings

December 02, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 75.4 MB

One of the biggest stories of the Winter Meetings will be the large number of teams trying to acquire Dylan Cease. Current smart money is on teams that have MLB level or MLB-ready positional players says James Fox of FutureSox. We have frontrunners and a few names to watch, along with a preview of the Rule 5 Draft, Draft lottery and a second White Sox player who could be dealt very soon in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-45...

Your White Sox Trade Idea Won’t Happen

November 29, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 71.4 MB

'Tis the season for early offseason overreactions and trade ideas that won't happen. We try to calm some early nerves by looking at the whole of Major Leage Baseball compared to the White Sox thus far. With over 12 teams reportedly trying to acquire Dylan Cease, we also explain why your hypothetical trade proposals mean little compared to the type of return Chris Getz is searching for in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-...

The Tale Of The White Sox 6

November 25, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 74.1 MB

How about an off-season mystery to tickle your baseball brain? A caller question about the White Sox and the number six has The Sox Nerd on the case this week. We're also squashing the long-rebuild narrative popping up in White Sox fandom while identifying the next moves on Chris Getz' docket in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed...

White Sox Get Defensive

November 22, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 72.9 MB

Following a 5-for-1 trade that brought in pitching and defense, Chris Getz reportedly has inked free agent SS Paul DeJong to a one year deal. To say he is a glove-first player would be stating the obvious. What do these early moves say about the possible return for Dylan Cease, who many think is on the trade block? It's a whole new world in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for t...

Getz Turns Bummer Into Potential For White Sox

November 18, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 76.9 MB

Chris Getz completed his first trade late Thursday night, and it told quite the story about how the White Sox will be built. Aaron Bummer was shipped to Atlanta for three pitchers and two middle infielders. In a deal filled with potential, what could Mike Soroka and Jared Shuster bring to the rotation? is Nicky Lopez a younger Elvis Andrus? We break it all down with help from the Sox Nerd in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-...

What Are The White Sox’ Assets?

November 15, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 76.7 MB

James Fox from Future Sox looks at the 40-man roster and what the White Sox have to trade and the type of player they need to target.  Will Chris Getz be aggressive enough? We talk Getz being culpable for his former bosses' crimes against the fans and some refreshing changes already emerging.  Join us for "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and hi...

What’s Next, White Sox?

November 11, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 76.7 MB

If Chris Getz doesn't like his team, then Jason Benetti must not have liked things his team was doing to him.  We dive into a change in the Sox broadcast booth, and predict some early targets for the White Sox GM.  Plus, The Sox Nerd gives hope for Korey Lee, right field, and provides somewhat shocking context for Yoan Moncada's White Sox legacy.  Join us for "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments ...

White Sox Need To Be Heartless

November 08, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 69.3 MB

Tim Anderson and Liam Hendriks are out the door. The new coaching staff is full of fresh faces. Some may think these changes are heartless moves, but we think they should be only the beginning. Chris Getz and the front office should make their next decisions carefully and deliberately if they want to get this team back on track. Join us for "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for t...

Pitching A Key To White Sox Future

November 04, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MB

In a packed "30 Minutes of Sox" we first chat with Mitchell Kaminski of Sports Mockery about the idea of bringing back Lucas Giolito. We also check in with Steve Paradzinski of On Tap Sports Net, who is bullish on the positive impact new Senior Pitching Advisor Brian Bannister can bring to White Sox pitching. And the Sox Nerd finds a typical White Sox moment way back in 1973. Have4 you seen the pitching available in free agency? The Sox should be buying! Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At Th...

White Sox Should Hear Manfred’s Words

November 01, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 68.7 MB

The World Series gives Commissioner Rob Manfred a chance to get some talking points out every year, and one really caught our attention. It would be wise for the new White Sox front office to adjust their viewpoint on catchers. It would also be wise for MLB to avoid the Olympics in Los Angeles. As November brings the promise of White Sox moves before month's end, we cover it all in "30 Minutes of Sox!"  Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 ...

The White Sox, Andrew Vaughn & Bobby Jenks

October 28, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 74 MB

If the 2024 White Sox season is most likely to be a year building to 2025, the most interesting player to watch has to be Andrew Vaughn. If he is going to take a next step at the plate, his primary focus with the bat is very clear. Meanwhile Bobby Jenks returns as a manager on the South Side in Crestwood. Kick this show off with some fun memories and close it out with the Sox Nerd in "30 Minutes of Sox!"  Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-840...

The White Sox Should Watch The Rangers

October 25, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 74 MB

The Texas Rangers made a quick turnaround as a franchise after several really bad seasons, and it all came from just a couple off-seasons of work. If Chris Getz and his new front office want to see the same turnaround for the White Sox, it is possible. They just need to clearly see the path. Let's look at the Rangers and several other postseason teams to see what they've done in "30 Minutes of Sox!"  Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and...

Standing In Line For The White Sox

October 21, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MB

Jose Abreu is experiencing a postseason renaissance that only a veteran with a singular goal can have in baseball. A trip to Soldier Field gives us an opportunity to compare stadium operations between the White Sox and the Bears. The Sox Nerd continues his postseason A-Z look at Sox players. Plus, we ask why bathroom lines at games can't be more like supermarket lines in "30 Minutes of Sox!"  Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave y...