This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.
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Episode Notes
Rundown
- [Intro] A few thoughts on the League Championship series. It seems like Milwaukee could be in big trouble heading to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, after a big Game 3 win in Seattle, could Toronto steal another game to send the series back to Canada?
- [10:50] The Bullpen Review is to help recap the previous season's production while looking ahead in how the White Sox could improve this unit. Starting with what we liked from the White Sox bullpen in 2025.
- [17:55] What we didn't like about the White Sox bullpen in 2025.
- [20:40] Does Will Venable believe in closers?
- [28:38] Will the White Sox revisit the idea of having Grant Taylor start games?
- [33:24] Looking at Roster Resource's projected eight-man bullpen for the White Sox in 2026.
- [39:25] Brandon Eisert has dramatic splits at home vs. away.
- [43:51] Josh sets up his 2026 bullpen whiteboard and is looking at two openings to find new pitchers
- [50:46] Jim pitches the idea of the White Sox pursuing Arkansas pitching coach, Matt Hobbs, as Ethan Katz's replacement.
