After Robert and Madrigal, Who's up Next?

After Robert and Madrigal, Who's up Next?
Come mid-April, an interesting thing will happen in the White Sox organization. The majority of attention will turn from the farm system to the major league team. With Dylan Cease, Michael Kopech, Luis Robert, Nick Madrigal and Eloy Jimenez in the big leagues, the farm system will not be the main attraction of the organization for the... Read more »
By Dwildman,
November 26, 2019 at 8:30 am
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MLB Proposes Major Overhaul of Minor League System

MLB Proposes Major Overhaul of Minor League System
With the general manager meetings in the rearview mirror and some significant signings this week, the baseball offseason is starting to heat up.  An unexpected topic of discussion will be added to the typical conversation on trades, free agent signings, and rumors this winter. According to a report in Baseball America, MLB has submitted a proposal... Read more »
By Ken Sawilchik,
November 25, 2019 at 8:30 am
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FutureSox Podcast Round Table: Rule 5, Double-A and Yermin

FutureSox Podcast Round Table: Rule 5, Double-A and Yermin
On this installment of the FutureSox round table, Mike Rankin welcomes Ken Sawilchik and James Fox via Skype to discuss the recent news regarding the Chicago White Sox 40-man roster. They also took time to discuss the firing of Double-A Birmingham manager Omar Vizquel. The conversation concludes with a bit of fortune telling as it pertains... Read more »
By Mike Rankin,
November 21, 2019 at 8:30 am
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White Sox Part Ways with Double-A Skipper Omar Vizquel

White Sox Part Ways with Double-A Skipper Omar Vizquel
The Chicago White Sox accompanied their decision to lock in seven players ahead of December’s Rule 5 Draft by announcing the release of Double-A Birmingham manager, Omar Vizquel. The 11-time Gold Glove winning shortstop made his managerial debut for the Winston-Salem Dash in 2018 before taking over the Barons job the following year. Director of... Read more »
By Mike Rankin,
November 20, 2019 at 7:08 pm
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White Sox Protect Seven Players in Advance of Rule 5 Draft

White Sox Protect Seven Players in Advance of Rule 5 Draft
The 40-man roster of the Chicago White Sox stands at 40 players after the club added 7 prospects to the mix in advance of December’s Rule 5 Draft. We released a primer earlier this month with details regarding the protection rules and Rule 5 ramifications for the current players in the system. Today, the White... Read more »
By James Fox,
November 20, 2019 at 3:16 pm
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White Sox should inquire about Yoshitomo Tsutsugo

White Sox should inquire about Yoshitomo Tsutsugo
Rick Hahn made it clear in late September that designated hitter would be among the positions addressed this offseason. The White Sox may be eyeing across international waters at an intriguing opportunity to fill that exact need. The latest talent available out of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) is left-handed slugger Yoshitomo Tsutsugo. Born in Hashimoto,... Read more »
By Mike Rankin,
November 19, 2019 at 8:30 am
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Nothing Shrewd About Latest Lonestar Salary Dump

Nothing Shrewd About Latest Lonestar Salary Dump
The Chicago White Sox have always been averse to risk in the 16-year-old marketplace but the tactics that have been used this year are shameless in nature. Trading fake money to save real money is now part of the Reinsdorfian business model and it should cause a stomach ache for those observing the festivities. Discarding... Read more »
By James Fox,
November 1, 2019 at 12:00 pm
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40-Man Roster Decisions, Eligibility and The Rule 5 Draft Implications

40-Man Roster Decisions, Eligibility and The Rule 5 Draft Implications
The 2019 Major League Baseball season has culminated with the Washington Nationals winning their first World Series. Qualifying Offers will soon be extended and free agents have started officially filing for freedom. This is an off-season of great significance for the Chicago White Sox and the decision makers have already begun trimming the edges of... Read more »
By James Fox,
November 1, 2019 at 8:56 am
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FutureSox Podcast 25.2019 ft. Scott Merkin

FutureSox Podcast 25.2019 ft. Scott Merkin
Check out the latest FutureSox podcast featuring Scott Merkin! Scott Merkin joined Clint via Skype to talk about the top prospects in the White Sox system. You can subscribe and download from iTunes, or direct from Pod-o-matic (you can also subscribe there). Or just listen right here: Want to know right away when we publish a... Read more »
By Clinton Cole,
October 16, 2019 at 10:16 am
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Splits Tell Story of Basabe’s Truncated Season

Splits Tell Story of Basabe’s Truncated Season
Limited to 69 games at the Double-A level in 2019, Luis Alexander Basabe experienced a regression in his overall numbers from the same level in 2018. In what most considered a disappointing performance in his first half-season in Birmingham, he managed a wRC+ of 111 on the year compared to a below- average 95 in... Read more »
By Ken Sawilchik,
October 14, 2019 at 8:00 am
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