This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.
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Episode Notes
Rundown
- [Intro] Tuesday, November 18 has two deadlines for Major League Baseball but only one of them concerns the Chicago White Sox. With the 40-man protection deadline approaching, which White Sox prospects get protected from the Rule 5 draft?
- [9:15] As the GM Meetings were wrapping up, Josh Nelson left for vacation. Biggest takeaway from James Fegan's reporting in Las Vegas is that the White Sox are not going to be big spenders, again. Sure seems like someone within the White Sox organization should be trying to figure out the revenue issue to spur more spending in free agency.
- [18:05] The White Sox are in the market for a left-handed hitting infielder that could play some third base but not required. With that clue from Chris Getz, which players fit that criteria?
- [28:48] St. Louis infielder Brendan Donovan is a left-handed hitting infielder. Should the White Sox kick the tires to see what the Cardinals asking price is?
- [31:48] Grant Taylor is sticking with bullpen duties, for now.
- [37:16] Edgar Quero is also sticking around
- [43:52] Why Andrew Benintendi will be spending more time as the White Sox designated hitter than left fielder in 2026
- [49:14] What we are watching from the White Sox until the Winter Meetings
- [54:49] Around MLB: Josh Naylor is staying in Seattle
