Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.com
With two-thirds of the season completed, Josh and Jim look at the MVP cases for Jose Abreu, Tim Anderson, and Luis Robert. Do any of the three have a chance to dethrone Mike Trout for the top award in 2020?
[38:45] MLBPipeline released its updated Top 100 Prospect list that features four White Sox players. Our good friend, Jim Callis stops by to share his thoughts of Luis Robert’s play and a look at the future White Sox farm system ranking.
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If the playoffs started tomorrow, what does the roster look like? Any surprises?
If the season ended today, which of the division standings would have most and least surprised you? EG, the NL West being lead by the Dodgers and then Padres doesn’t surprise me at all— but if the Diamond Backs finish in last place while the Rockies or giants score a wildcard spot— I don’t think many people saw that coming.
What would be a ideal seeding for the White Sox? If they finish with 2nd seeding, they would face the Twins (Sox would have home field advantage). Not saying that they should aim lower, but it is interesting they have a good chance of facing an AL central team (Twins/Indians and maybe Tigers) in the first round should they hold their 1st place position.
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Who finishes the season with more extra base hits: Yolmer or Madrigal?
While not disputing that Grandal is the better and more accomplished player, if McCann and the Sox cannot come to an agreement for 2021 and beyond, are the Sox better off letting McCann go for nothing or trading Grandal for some sort of return?
How many games does this team win in a 162 game season, no pandemic (Kopech plays)?
— Paul Riker (@paulriker) September 6, 2020
Is anybody having more fun than Benetti and Stone? How would you rate their performance thus far? Have you noticed any difference in their road game calls this year since they are calling them from home? Any thoughts on Masur and DJ? I must say I don't mean to speak ill of the dead, but it sure is nice to have a real pbp guy again.
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