Next in a series of White Sox related posts to pass the time during the sports lockdown, I’m looking at a topic that, in my opinion, has become even more interesting with the shortened nature of the 2020 MLB season. With the Sox signing Yasmani Grandal to the richest free agent deal in franchise history […] More
Earlier this offseason, before the standard order of business in the sports world as we know it was thrown askew, the world was a simpler place. Baseball was still at least a year or so away from a crippling, war of attrition labor war, and the era of pitchers batting was still alive and […] More
In the heat of debate, the argument based on logic and reason often comes out on top (Unless the platform is on Twitter). But far too often our opinions derive from much more than these two argumentative staples. In fact, our humanity often looks to use logic and reason to back up our beliefs that […] More
While the state of the 2020 MLB season is still in serious doubt, it’s fair to still think about the potential effects of this season. No, I’m not going into existential questions about the sport here, there’s a time and place for that. Instead, I’m going to look at a question I’ve had about a […] More
After starting off the draft with a pitcher in Garrett Crochet in the first round, the Chicago White Sox stuck with addressing their need of minor league pitching depth on Day 2 of the 2020 MLB Draft. In a clear sign of what the team felt they needed in a historic and unprecedented five round […] More
Last night, the White Sox added their newest member with the 11th overall pick of the 2020 MLB Draft. While I personally wanted the team to take the hometown guy in Ed Howard, the Sox took a flame-throwing left-handed pitcher out of Tennessee, Garrett Crochet. From Rocky Top to the South Side! With the 11th […] More
After 173 games across 30 best of seven series, Nick and Pat return for one last ride to wrap up the Crosstown Centurion. The 2016 Cubs and 1954 White Sox won the crowns of best Cubs and best White Sox teams ever, and are now set to do battle in the finals. Who will take […] More
Even with no real baseball being played, the month of May (and now early June) has been one hell of a month for baseball in Chicago. I’m, of course, talking about the Shoeless Goat Podcast’s Crosstown Centurion, a tournament that has been able to replace actual Chicago baseball during the COVID19 pandemic to the best […] More
Nick and Pat are back with the Elite 8 and Final 4 results as the Crosstown Centurion rages on toward the finish line. On the Cubs side of the bracket, the 2016 team faces off against another World Series Champion, 1907, in its quest for the title. Meanwhile, the 1885 White Stockings dream run continues. […] More
With a short season (if anything) coming in 2020, the White Sox will need nearly everything to go right in a sprint of a season to make a playoff run. While there aren’t a ton of questions in their lineup, assuming continued growth from their young core, the starting rotation is another question. Sure, you […] More
For years, the White Sox farm system was ravaged by the wheeling and dealing nature of former GM and current EVP Ken Williams. Ship off top talent for established veterans, many of which were unproductive, past their prime, overvalued, or a combination thereof. Rinse, wash, repeat. Sure, some paid off, but a few crucial moves […] More
Nick and Pat are back to bring you the results from the Sweet 16 of the Crosstown Centurion! In this round’s action, more computer-existential drama awaits as the 2016 Cubs play the 2015 Cubs, with Kyle Hendricks pitching against…Kyle Hendricks. Meanwhile, the 1885 Chicago White Stockings (Cubs) attempt to shock the world and advance. On […] More