Guest: Connor McKnight, 670 the Score
Major League Baseball delivered punishment to the Houston Astros for using technology to inform hitters of what pitches were coming. The fallout has been widespread with multiple firings from teams. When including the juiced baseball, and negotiations with both MiLB and MLBPA, is there a trust issue with Major League Baseball? To help answer is guest Connor McKnight from 670 the Score.
Plus, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox:
Alex Rude:
If you’re Rick Hahn when next winter rolls around which of the following would you prioritize: signing a George Springer or Mookie Betts type free agent or extending Moncada? (Assuming no major regression from Moncada of course)
Andrew Segall:
On paper, how likely is it for this team to either overcome the twins to win the central or win a wildcard birth? What can increase the likelihood of either?
Trooper Galactus:
The White Sox look like a fringe contender and should be doing every small thing possible to max out their chances for the playoffs. Aside from starting Madrigal on Opening Day and maybe bunting a lot less, what are some other things they can do between the margins to squeeze out some extra wins from their roster?
Bonus P.O. Sox Questions for Patreon Supporters:
Asinwreck
Has anyone from the Chicago media asked the Sox front office about Daryl Boston this week?
Doug Weerts
Which second basemen are still available and might take a 1-year contract or minor league contract?
Brennen Douglass
What should fans expect from the unproven pitching staff this season in order to mold the White Sox into contenders? ERA’s, # of strikeouts, whip, etc?
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