This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.
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Episode Notes
The Chicago White Sox hosted a podcast row for their home 2025 season finale.

Rundown
- [Intro] Chicago White Sox Director of Player Personal, Gene Watson, joins Josh Nelson to talk about the 2025 season. What his highlight of the year was, how Watson and Jim Thome help with draft efforts, and breaking down how the White Sox scouts prepare for the offseason.
- [17:05] James Fegan stops by from the press box to share insight from his conversation with Brian Bannister. Why the White Sox feel that Hagen Smith is back on track, and why the Sox want Jonathan Cannon to stop throwing his sinker in pregame warmups.
- [29:21] Chief Marketing Officer, Brooks Boyer, joins Josh in podcast row. How the White Sox marketing tackled promoting a 121-loss team, what the stadium plans are, CHSN broadcasts, and why they stopped wearing black at home this season.