FutureSox Podcast
Discussing the prospects and happenings relating to White Sox player development and baseball operations.
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Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on senior writer Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline to discuss the Chicago White Sox 2022 MLB Draft class. Callis was candid about amateur scouting director Mike Shirley's draft strategy and also provided projections of the Sox's top three pitching selections in the draft.Later, Callis evaluated White Sox prospects including Norge Vera, Jose Rodriguez, Lenyn Sosa, Cristian Mena and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Mike Rankin and James Fox reacted to the Chicago White Sox's first 10 draft picks of the 2022 class. For the first time in over 20 years, the organization decided on a prep pitcher. How significant of a change is amateur scouting director Mike Shirley's philosophy and what does it mean for the franchise moving forward?Later, Mike and James ponder where to rank the newly acquired talent among the organization's top 30 prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Mike Rankin and James Fox completed their 2022 MLB Draft preparations by speaking to Joe Doyle of ProspectsLive.com. Doyle detailed the strengths of the class overall and provided several names that could land at pick No. 26 for the Chicago White Sox. Doyle also provided his perspective of the organization's draft strategy over the past two years under amateur scouting director Mike Shirley. The trio highlighted a number of prospect updates, as well, which included top 100 White Sox prospect Colson Montgomery.Mike and James made sure to carve out some time to voice their frustrations about the big league club, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Mike Rankin and James Fox took a trip around the American League Central to learn about White Sox division foes ahead of the 2022 MLB Amateur Draft. Rogelio Castillo of Tigers Minor League Report & Woodward Sports in Detroit, Alex Duvall of Royals Farm Report, Seth Stohs of Twins Daily and Jeff Ellis of Locked on Guardians provided insight on their respective team's organizational philosophies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Midwest MLB Draft scout Burke Grander of d1baseball.com to provide a national perspective on the managerial tendencies of Tony La Russa, the significance of Carlos Rodon's departure, as well as standout prospects that may fall to the White Sox in July's upcoming Rule 4 Draft.Before that, Mike and James took time to relieve some stress regarding the major league ball club. They also discussed the promotion of top prospect Colson Montgomery to advanced-A, among other topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Sox Machine editor-in-chief Jim Margalus on the show to provide an update on the Advanced-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox following his trip to Bowling Green. Margalus offered in-depth perspective on top prospects Bryan Ramos, Oscar Colas and other standouts of the Winston-Salem Dash. Later, the group discussed organizational strength as it pertains to the pitching staff.Before that, Mike and James shared an updated and impromptu top-10 prospect list that included players such as Lenyn Sosa and Ramos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on MLB Draft expert Carlos Collazo of Baseball America to discuss all the pressing news related to top high school and college baseball prospects. As the MLB Draft approaches on July 17, Collazo shares who the standouts of the class may be and how the Chicago White Sox stand at pick No. 26. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Mike Rankin and James Fox were joined by longtime sports journalist Mark Gonzales, formerly of the Chicago Tribune and Daily Herald, to provide one-of-a-kind perspective on the White Sox leadership structure, draft strategy and much more. Mark also shared stories of his past as a journalist, which included seasons covering a young Barry Bonds.Before Gonzales joined the show, James described what to follow now that the Arizona Complex League and Dominican Summer League are underway, as well as information on right-handed starter Norge Vera, some former White Sox that are now in the big leagues and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Josh Nelson of Sox Machine to discuss the state of the underperforming Chicago White Sox as the calendar flips to June. Dallas Keuchel was designated for assignment, Eloy Jimenez left his first rehab appearance early with right leg tightness, Tim Anderson suffered what looked to be a significant groin injury and the big league lineup just flat out can't hit. The guys discuss what's next and how the organization can get themselves on the right path.Later, Mike, James and Josh explain the reasons behind Colson Montgomery's early success, the future of Oscar Colas and Yoelqui Cespedes, as well as a Major League Baseball Amateur Draft preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on 'Just Baseball Podcast' host and Triple-A broadcaster of the Indianapolis Indians Jack McMullen to detail his opinion of the Charlotte Knights, White Sox prospects, as well as rule changes like the automated strike zone and pitch clock. Later, McMullen adds perspective on White Sox starter Davis Martin and explains why Martin may be a big leaguer that sticks.Before the interview, Mike and James touched on the Sox' decision to dismiss Wes Helms from his position as Knights manager. They also broke down Baseball America's latest White Sox top 30 prospect list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices