FutureSox Podcast
Discussing the prospects and happenings relating to White Sox player development and baseball operations.
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Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on the pre and postgame show host of the Chicago White Sox radio network Connor McKnight to discuss his pathway to the Big Leagues. Connor detailed previous places of employment before finding a home on ESPN 1000 and also shared the reasons why he fell in love with baseball. Later, we learned Connor's opinion about the organization's structure from the front office down to the minors, as well as how he feels the team is shaped to compete in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
It's here! The 2023 Chicago White Sox top 30 prospect list is available on SoxMachine.com. Mike Rankin and James Fox discussed the best prospects the White Sox have to offer in their system and shared perspective on each of the names listed. Learn about players such as: Colson Montgomery, Bryan Ramos, Peyton Pallette, Jonathan Cannon, Ryan Burrows, Jordan Sprinkle, Tyler Schweitzer and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Prior to the White Sox acquisition of infielder Elivs Andrus, Mike Rankin and James Fox discussed a myriad of Chicago White Sox topics ahead of FutureSox's top 30 prospect week. Mike and James reacted to general manager Rick Hahn's comments about the second base position as spring training gets underway. They also discussed a theme in Romy Gonzalez, Oscar Colas and Lenyn Sosa's approach at the plate. Later, the show played back highlights from Sox Machine's interview with The Athletic's Keith Law on Colson Montgomery and a number of prep pitchers who are developing in the White Sox's farm system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Sox Machine Editor-in-Chief Jim Margalus to preview our preseason prospect coverage of 2023. Jim shared insight on how he evaluates Chicago White Sox prospects such as Lenyn Sosa, Oscar Colas and Cristian Mena, among others. He also provided opinions about the new coaching staff and how he feels about the way the franchise operated in the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Chicago White Sox top prospects Colson Montgomery and Bryan Ramos got national attention from prospect evaluators. Mike Rankin and James Fox reacted to the write-ups as well as highlighted the recent acquisitions made by the White Sox that has James crediting the organization. Later, the show reacts to quotes made by assistant general manager Chris Getz about a number of topics, which include project Birmingham, system pitching depth, Oscar Colas and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on 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 reports for Oscar Colas, Colson Montgomery and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
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 provided telling quotes about Colás' mental approach to hitting. Later, the group discussed Lenyn Sosa projections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
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 addition to the team's front office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
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 look to make an impact in 2023 after tough seasons. Before that, James detailed the upcoming international signing period that opens January 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
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 an interview with Vanderbilt head coach Tim Corbin, provided by Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes of 670 the Score in Chicago, about LHP Noah Schultz and the value of athletes playing multiple sports. Later, James discusses FanGraphs' latest list of the top-26 White Sox prospects based on their unique measuring system. Happy new year, White Sox fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices