Podcast: Chicago White Sox 2026 ZiPS Projections with Dan Szymborski

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Episode Notes

Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphs

Rundown

• [Intro] Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs.com joins the podcast to review the 2026 ZiPS projections. Where does ZiPS seeing the most improvement for the White Sox? What metric will be key for Colson Montgomery to make another leap forward in his development? Which position group needs the most help this offseason? 
• [31:08] Jim Margalus and James Fegan join the show. Starting with the White Sox hiring new first base coach, Jose Leger.
• [39:53] Our reactions to the 2026 ZiPS projections. 
• [44:03] A lot of Sam Antonacci love in the last couple of episodes. Is it too soon to hype Antonacci? 
• [51:54] We share what we are thankful for as Thanksgiving approaches.