This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Rundown

• [Intro] Kicking off 2026 SoxFest at the Louis L. Valentine Boys & Girls Club, Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz speaks with the media about his expectations for the upcoming season and how he's not done shopping yet. Chris Getz and Will Venable set the 2026 SoxFest stage.
• [9:30] White Sox manager Will Venable shares his plan to help the ballclub, and himself, improve upon their performance from last season.
• [13:18] Top 100 prospect lists were released by MLB.com, Baseball America, ESPN, and The Athletic. How are the White Sox faring in these lists? Where are certain prospects high on a list, and which outlets are more skeptical?
• [34:33] Vegas sportsbooks have released their 2026 Team Win Totals. DraftKings has the White Sox projected to win 65.5 games. Are we taking the over or under that win total?

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Rundown

• [Intro] Catching up on White Sox news, as Munetaka Murakami is officially on Team Japan, and Roger Bossard is a Hall of Famer.
• [4:09] State of the White Sox Farm System: With the recent Player Development Staff announcement, hear from White Sox director Paul Janish's thoughts about the current farm system. Plus, new Charlotte Knights manager Chad Pinder shares what his goals are as he takes over for Sergio Santos.
• [20:15] Hello, Seranthony Dominguez: So the White Sox did spend some money by bringing in a proven high-leverage reliever in Seranthony Dominguez. Was this the best use of available dollars? What are the strengths Dominguez brings to the White Sox bullpen? In what ways does Dominguez need to improve during Spring Training?
• [36:51] Hello, Lamonte Wade Jr.: Another veteran signed to a minor league contract. What are the odds that Lamonte Wade Jr. makes the 26-man roster?
• [48:46] Around MLB: Harrison Bader signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants. With Bader off the board, who are the best available outfielders the White Sox can sign?

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Rundown:

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz explains the rationale of trading Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets. James Fegan asks Getz about Luisangel Acuna's expected playing time and what's next for Getz this offseason.
• [11:47] What is Luis Robert Jr.'s lasting legacy with the White Sox? The potential was real and flashed on several occasions, but is it all right to feel that the whole experience was lacking?
• [24:16] Why did this trade happen now? That's the question former White Sox catcher AJ Pierzynski is asking on his show, Foul Territory. Josh, James, and Jim attempt to provide clarity on Getz's rationale, even though it doesn't appear the White Sox are marching to a meaningful goal in 2026.
• [38:46] Finally, with the White Sox now finding themselves with extra cash, how would you spend $20 million with the options left in free agency?

Audio clip: Foul Territory, 1/21/2026

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