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The first creative GM in Sox history
PREAMBLE Stay young, identify pitching, take chances, don’t waste money on past performance. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS I am not wasting six million dollars on Bart, Brazoban, Leasure, and Murphy. OTHER IMPENDING FREE AGENTS Sean Newcomb signs a 2 year deal for 19 million dollars. FREE AGENTS Seiya Suzuki: 4 years, 113 million. Sonny Gray: 2 years,… The post The first creative GM in Sox history appeared first on Sox Machine .
Tom’s Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE Sox need two decent starting pitchers and one power hitting outfielder. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS There are plenty of cheaper back up catchers. Leasure is out for the years, and Murphy stinks OTHER IMPENDING FREE AGENTS Fedde 2 million one year, Grichek 1.5 million one year, Newcomb $15 million three years FREE AGENTS Clay Holmes (5… The post Tom’s Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
Greg Evens Out The White Sox
Greg Even outlines the White Sox’s offseason roadmap, highlighting clear strengths and glaring weaknesses. He recommends tendering Miguel Vargas, Brenton Doyle and Huascar Brazobán, while non‑tendering Joey Bart, Jordan Leasure and Chris Murphy, suggesting minor‑league deals for the latter two. Even notes that prospects like Colson Montgomery, Munetaka Murakami, Sean Burke and Davis Martin will provide clearer data by July, guiding further roster moves.
MikeyB’s Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE It’s been a while since I’ve formally done one of these (I distinctly recall arguing with KenWO about my plan to replace Alexei Ramirez with Brad Miller). Let’s see what we can make happen here. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Vargas is obvious. Sox seem to think they’ve got Doyle ready to hit in 27. Trading Brazoban… The post MikeyB’s Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
Can the opener: knoxfire30’s offseason plan
PREAMBLE The Whitesox arrived a year early and benefitted from a weak showing by the American League in 2026 leading to a wildcard birth… before thoughts of this young core rattling off multiple post season appearances over the next decade fill our fandoms hearts, its important to note the 2nd half meltdowns of some of… The post Can the opener: knoxfire30’s offseason plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
All in on the Asian Market: sox_teacher90’s Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE This is a underwhelming free agency. Skubal seems to be an unrealistic goal, especially since Jerry has always seemed reluctant to give any pitcher a long term deal. With that in mind, I limit the Free agent acquisition and instead focus on being creative with a couple trades. Ultimately, I had three goals: 1.… The post All in on the Asian Market: sox_teacher90’s Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
Sporcle Saturday: Managers, 50+ games
Sox Machine’s latest Sporcle Saturday challenges fans to name every Boston Red Sox manager who has logged at least 50 games. The quiz, inspired by Will Venable’s recent Sporting News Manager of the Year win after guiding the Sox from 60 to 84 wins and a playoff series victory, offers 37 possible answers. Participants get 15 minutes, with each manager’s tenure and winning percentage as clues. It’s a quick test of franchise history for any Red Sox enthusiast.
Embiggen the Rotation: A Perfectly Cromulent $130 Million White Sox Plan
PREAMBLE The guiding principle of this plan is simple: build a roster that can survive a baseball season, rather than one that looks good for the first five turns through the rotation. With a $130 million budget, the White Sox cannot buy their way out of every weakness. They can, however, concentrate their spending where… The post Embiggen the Rotation: A Perfectly Cromulent $130 Million White Sox Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
First Pitch: World Series Game 1
A meeting between the best regular season teams in each league, either of which would be a first-time World Series champion. That seems like it should make for a pretty good World Series, right? TV: Fox Lineups: Rays Brewers Yandy Díaz, DH 1 Jackson Chourio, LF Jonathan Aranda, 1B 2 Jake Bauers, 1B Chandler Simpson,… The post First Pitch: World Series Game 1 appeared first on Sox Machine .
2027 World Series Champions
PREAMBLE Jerry’s years are numbered. The 2026 team was a blast but the weaknesses are clear as day and the regression is coming. I am not sitting on my laurels and running it back, I am going for it in 2027. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Feels pretty cut and dry. Leasure isn’t pitching in 2027 and isn’t… The post 2027 World Series Champions appeared first on Sox Machine .
Nick’s Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE Obviously the 2026 season was a surprise in the best way possible. Nobody expected the White Sox to take the jump they did. This has really moved the rebuilding process up by a year in terms of the moves the Sox should be looking to make. While I do think the Sox infrastructure and… The post Nick’s Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
HallofFrank’s Extension Bonanza
PREAMBLE At the start of the offseason, we met with with Tarik Skubal. The meeting went well. We were confident in our package and Skubal’s agent informed us we were the top offer and Skubal wanted to sign. We flew him to Chicago. It’s all smiles. He starts flipping through the contract. His smile morphs… The post HallofFrank’s Extension Bonanza appeared first on Sox Machine .
roke1960’s Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE It’s time to spend with the big boys. I’m pretty sure Jerry won’t do that, so it’s up to Ishbia to convince him to. After all, it’s going to be his team in a few years, so he has a vested interest in keeping the momentum going. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Leasure is damaged good and… The post roke1960’s Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
The 2026-27 Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project
Sox Machine launches its 2026-27 Offseason Plan Project, inviting fans to act as White Sox front‑office decision‑makers after the club’s 84‑78 season, a Wild Card win and a Division Series loss. Participants fill out a form outlining their ideal roster moves, free‑agent strategies, and draft plans—ignoring current budget limits and assuming standard CBA rules despite a potential lockout. The exercise encourages bold, creative ideas, from realistic tweaks to pipe‑dream acquisitions like Munetaka Murakami, and will be posted for community discussion.
Podcast: 2026/27 Offseason Plan Project Guide
As the World Series kicks off, Sox Machine launches its Offseason Plan Project, inviting listeners to assume the Chicago White Sox GM role with a $130 million payroll. The podcast outlines how to craft a 26‑man roster to improve on the team’s 84‑78 finish and prepares fans for upcoming free‑agency and trade decisions. A downloadable Google Sheets builder is provided to help map out roster moves. Sponsored by Ankin Law, the episode also teases new Sox Machine gear.
Spare Parts: Will Venable wins one Manager of the Year award
The more significant Manager of the Year awards won’t be announced until Nov. 10, but The Sporting News’ version was revealed this morning, and Will Venable earned the nod for the American League, with Pat Murphy taking the honor for the National League. It holds meaning in the sense that SN’s awards are determined by… The post Spare Parts: Will Venable wins one Manager of the Year award appeared first on Sox Machine .
Podcast: 2026 White Sox Roster Quiz
The Sox Machine podcast rolls out its annual 2026 White Sox roster quiz, challenging fans to name all 59 players who appeared in a game this season. Listeners can take the quiz via the provided link, then hear a World Series preview and a rumor that former Sox infielder Josh Barfield is eyeing the Houston Astros GM vacancy. The episode is sponsored by Ankin Law and teases new Sox Machine merchandise.
Success, injuries make White Sox 40-man roster tougher to pare down
The White Sox face a tight 40-man roster deadline after ending the postseason with 46 players listed, including six on the 60‑day injured list who must return. Since the number of injured players matches the upcoming free‑agent count, the team avoids the massive cuts the Giants faced, but upcoming Rule 5 protection (Nov. 17) and non‑tender (Nov. 20) dates still force decisions. A potential MLB lockout could push the roster trim earlier, putting injured players like Prelander Berroa and Erick Fedde in the mix. The article outlines how these constraints shape the offseason plan.
The World Series is set, and White Sox registered postseason’s lone upset
The Chicago White Sox claim the sole upset of the 2026 postseason, eliminating No. 3 seed Houston as a No. 6 seed in the AL Wild Card Series. While every other series followed expected seed outcomes, the Rays and Brewers dominate the AL and NL respectively, with Tampa Bay dispatching Cleveland after a brief early deficit. The article notes Stephen Vogt’s managerial choices didn’t alter the Rays’ decisive Game 6 win, underscoring the White Sox’s lone surprise in an otherwise predictable playoff field.
Podcast: White Sox 3 Offseason Dilemmas
In this new Sox Machine podcast, hosts dissect three pressing White Sox offseason questions: the future of prospect Colson Montgomery, whether to lock up Munetaka Murakami with an extension, and Luis Castillo’s role heading into 2027. The discussion also touches on the recent ALCS, Cleveland’s odd home‑away split, and soaring World Series ticket prices in Milwaukee. Casual listeners get a deep dive into Chicago’s roster puzzles and broader playoff insights.
White Sox’s sluggers struggled against right-handed heat, and not just in October
Rewatching Game 5 of the American League Division Series is painful , even for those who don't root for the Chicago White Sox. Constantly seeing major league hitters look slow and unaware is jarring, as White Sox hitters clearly didn’t know what pitches to look for in each at-bat. Cleveland starter Gavin Williams threw more breaking stuff early in the count , getting first-pitch strikes in 11 of 16 plate appearances. Then, when it was time to throw heat, Williams, fueled by postseason adrenali...
Podcast: White Sox Business with Ishbia plans and possible Schriffen replacements
Episode Summary Future Chicago White Sox owner/steward Justin Ishbia spoke publicly for the first time since The Railyards renderings were released. Sox Machine's Josh Nelson attended and shared additional insight into Ishbia's comments and which South Loop properties he's purchasing. Also: Latest Amtrak updates as there's a big question about Lot G at Rate Field According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox and John Schriffen might be breaking up. Who would be replacements in the ...
Sporcle Saturday: Your 2026 Chicago White Sox
Good morning! For the first time in five years, this annual Sporcle Saturday arrives in mid-October rather than the first weekend after the regular season. While it was looking like this post might have been delayed another week, alas, all good things must come to an end . While it's a misattribution to Dr. Seuss, the sentiment still applies: "Don't cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”. This season provided the most quiz fodder of any season since I began posting a weekly Spor...
Justin Ishbia’s big bet on the South Loop
Ever since he changed his mind about buying the Minnesota Twins , Chicago White Sox fans have hoped that Justin Ishbia's future ownership will bring major transformation, shifting from a current operational model of a mid-to-small market team to one that acts like a major-city franchise with significant financial might. But for Ishbia, the White Sox are just one piece of his grand plan. His vision isn't just to help the White Sox reach new heights, but to revitalize Chicago’s South Loop nei...
Chris Getz lauds White Sox for 2026 successes before setting out to build on them
Given that his team squandered a 2-0 lead in the ALDS to the Cleveland Guardians, Chris Getz couldn't exactly take a victory lap in his year-end media session with reporters on Wednesday, but although he acknowledged the heartbreak of being eliminated from the postseason, he still wanted to use the platform to express a (defensible) amount of satisfaction not seen from a Chicago White Sox executive in recent years. "As a whole, it certainly stings to be eliminated from the playoffs the way t...
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