It has been a pretty busy week for the Chicago White Sox. MLB announced Jose Abreu as the 2020 American League MVP, which was great news. The rumored hiring of Ethan Katz to be the next pitching coach is intriguing, and ESPN 1000 is the White Sox new radio home.
That alone is a busy week, but Tony La Russa’s pending DUI charge is an unnecessary distraction. Josh and Jim discuss it all on this edition of the podcast.
P.O. Sox Questions:
Scott:
Do we know anything about the scouts with the Sox in terms of Covid layoffs and how does one scout amateur talent these days.
The big concern with TLR is that if they don't win, he will lose the clubhouse fast. Any thoughts on Jose Abreu being a stabilizing force and maintaining team wide professionalism? Or will he just silently go about his business if clubhouse drama arises?
There were reports that Renteria asked for a 3rd starting pitcher at the trade deadline this year. If TLR was managing the White Sox this past season and went to Reinsdorf that he needed a 3rd starting pitcher at the trade deadline, would the sox have made a deal?
Patreon Bonus Questions
I understand Vaughn played some outfield in Schaumburg. Any chance he is the new Sox right fielder next season?
Matthew Masini
The disappointment of TLR DUI is somewhat lessened by the hiring of Katz. Is it possible that we are overreacting to what a tragedy he is? Maybe he still has some pull with people in the game? Hopefully this is just the rollout from hell and it's all smooth sailing from here (minus the well deserved jail time). Gosh, what did I just type?
Could you guys please contact Ken Griffin and ask him to buy the White Sox from Jerry R?
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