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Metrics couldn’t agree on AL’s best second baseman
The White Sox’s first hope for an individual honor went by the boards this awards season, as their lone Gold Glove nominee came away from the Rawlings announcement empty-handed. Seattle’s Cole Young, not Chase Meidroth, ended up receiving the award as the American League’s top defensive second baseman. It’s hard to say whether Meidroth was… The post Metrics couldn’t agree on AL’s best second baseman appeared first on Sox Machine .
ValueSavant.com’s Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE After making the playoffs for the first time in 5 years while a majority of their core group of players has yet to reach arbitration, the White Sox seem to be in a prime position to spend in free agency to blend some veteran leadership with this young core. However, the White Sox have… The post ValueSavant.com’s Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
Continuing to Build
PREAMBLE We’re building a World Series Contender on a Realistic Budget ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Doyle (allegedly) does two things… plays good defense and hits lefties. He didn’t do either well enough to justify $3.6 mil. He Gone! OTHER IMPENDING FREE AGENTS Newcomb $7.5 mil Richards $1.5 Mil FREE AGENTS No. 1a: Bryan Abreu (3 year, $36… The post Continuing to Build appeared first on Sox Machine .
Afro’s Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE The goal should be to make the playoffs, whether that’s winning a relatively weak Central or earning a wild card spot. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS A better backup catcher is needed. OTHER IMPENDING FREE AGENTS 2 years $17M for Newcomb, 1 year $9M for Grichuk FREE AGENTS #1 Clay Holmes (3 years, $45 million)#2 Tyrone Taylor… The post Afro’s Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
MNiewoonder’s Offseason Plan
The Sox recap a breakthrough 2026 season and outline a focused offseason agenda. The key takeaway: several arbitration-eligible players will receive tenders—Miguel Vargas, Brenton Doyle, and Huascar Brazobán—while Joey Bart, Jordan Leasure and Chris Murphy are slated for non‑tenders. Vargas is a lock at his salary, and Doyle remains a valuable defensive specialist and platoon option alongside Pete Alonso in center field. The team stresses the need for balanced upgrades on both offense and defense to avoid regression.
The longest White Sox home runs of 2026
The Sox’s 2026 season sees a dramatic swing in home‑run production, topping the American League with 211 homers while allowing just 180. After years of being out‑homered (171‑214 in 2023, 133‑201 in 2024, 165‑189 in 2025), the White Sox finally reverse the trend, helping them achieve a surprise 84‑win wild‑card berth. The article links the improvement to Munetaka Murakami’s two‑year deal and the team’s shift from a strikeout‑laden offense to a power surge, highlighting the pivotal role of long home runs in the turnaround.
Hundo P’s Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE The White Sox right now have an excellent lineup and some great young arms especially in the bullpen, but have a slight lacking in right handed bats and a major problem with starting pitching, which may turn into a bullpen problem as some guys move into the rotation. In order to be a true… The post Hundo P’s Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
Under the Circumstances’ Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE The White Sox shocked everyone this year by being competitive and winning a playoff series as one of the youngest teams in baseball. In a normal offseason, we’d be talking about major investments, but this year will be anything but normal. What will baseball look like on the other side of the impending lockout?… The post Under the Circumstances’ Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
Big Friday’s Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE The 2026 White Sox were a surprise, but that doesn’t mean they need to be a fluke. There were tangible signs of a longer-term competitive roster, and as past “windows” have shown, there’s no justification for throwing away any shot to truly compete. The division is wide open, let’s go take it. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS… The post Big Friday’s Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
Matthew’s Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE I see the White Sox as World Series contenders if they can add quality pieces this offseason, most importantly starting pitching, while maintaining their key players like Antonacci, Meidroth, Vargas, Mune, and Colson. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Vargas goes without saying. He’s in my opinion the best 3B in the American League and one of the… The post Matthew’s Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
Podcast: 5 Starting Pitcher Targets for White Sox
In the latest Sox Machine podcast, hosts Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus break down five free‑agent starters the Chicago White Sox could chase as the 2026 offseason begins. They start with the hot‑shot Tarik Skubal, then evaluate Freddy Peralta, Michael King, Foster Griffin, Trevor Rogers and Clay Holmes, weighing each pitcher’s fit and cost against owner Jerry Reinsdorf’s appetite. The episode, timed for October 31, 2026, offers a concise, player‑by‑player analysis for fans wondering which arms could bolster Chicago’s rotation.
Sporcle Saturday: White Sox second basemen worth 2+ WAR in a season
On Halloween, Sox Machine launches a Sporcle quiz spotlighting White Sox second basemen who have posted at least 2 bWAR in a season while playing the position at least 70% of the time. The quiz, inspired by Gold Glove finalist Chase Meidroth’s 4.5 bWAR 2026 season, features 52 historical entries and offers season and WAR hints. Readers get ten minutes to name the players, testing knowledge of the franchise’s standout second basemen.
BC’s Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE 2026 was fun. Most fun we’ve all had in a while. What made it the most fun was it was totally unexpected and had memorable “moments” all summer long. Now there is a level of expectation and some pressure on some of these players and coaches to continue taking steps forward. Make some moves… The post BC’s Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
ISIDG’s Plan to Make A Contender
PREAMBLE Time to Tweak and Add to make a run. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Vargas-No BrainerDoyle-Minimum he’s 4 OF with rangeBrazoban-To much there for cost OTHER IMPENDING FREE AGENTS Fedde-Swing Long ReliefGrichuk-Lefty killerNewcomb-Great year reward himJake-Good mentor for Teel and keeps Quero in AAA getting PT FREE AGENTS No 1. Freddy Peralta. Need a #1 give him… The post ISIDG’s Plan to Make A Contender appeared first on Sox Machine .
JP’s Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE The contention window opened a year earlier than expected. While the Sox may still not be the World Series favorite given an A+ offseason, winning the division is an absolute must. While Randy Arozarena and Michael King are the type of big name acquisitions we want (and kinda deserve at this point), we are… The post JP’s Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
ThomasW93’s Superflex Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE The White Sox need to be flexible. They need to go into the season expecting to win 85 and earn a playoff spot. Although we hope the young talent leads the team to success, their starting spots shouldn’t be written in pen. Finally, pitching depth is paramount. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Retain healthy serviceable players. OTHER… The post ThomasW93’s Superflex Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
Hug Prospects, Not Money
PREAMBLE The AL Central is weak and aggressive moves on FA can solidify the team’s contender status with minimal trades. It might make for an expensive 2027 but it will put the team in a very good place for the years that follow. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Vargas is a no-brainer. Doyle is insurance against Peters regressing… The post Hug Prospects, Not Money appeared first on Sox Machine .
Waitingfor2028’s Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE What a fun year! Now the hard part, building a prolonged winner. At the end of 2021, we thought the Sox would have the AL Central locked down for at least another two years. Rick Hahn made the mistake of resting on his laurels thinking he built an elite young core that could win… The post Waitingfor2028’s Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
Your Old Redheaded Papa’s Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE 2026 was a wonderful, unexpected gift — one of the most fun years I’ve had as a baseball fan. As I’ve said, it was like watching a bunch of puppies in a basket, if the puppies could hit lots of home runs and beat Houston in the wildcard series. Thank you, White Sox. 2026… The post Your Old Redheaded Papa’s Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
BW’s Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE The young offensive core gives the organization a reason to improve the roster, and clearly the pitching is at the forefront. They have young arms that should reasonable see increased roles, and there are certainly some holes to fill offensively, but the priority for dollars should be placed on improving the pitching staff. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE… The post BW’s Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
Podcast: New MLB Draft Director, Schriffen Out, and Stadium Gossip
In this October 30 episode, the Sox Machine podcast recaps Milwaukee’s five‑game sweep of the 2026 World Series, announces the Chicago White Sox’s hiring of Matt Roffe as the new MLB Draft director, and confirms the departure of veteran play‑by‑play voice John Schriffen, sparking a candidate scramble. The hosts also dissect the mixed stadium chatter surrounding the Chicago Bears, noting a Sun‑Times rendering of a Bridgeport stadium versus Crain’s report that a deal for an Arlington Heights site is near completion.
Pitching and trust the system
PREAMBLE Trades at the deadline not now ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS I want to stress pitching and defense. Doyle is an excellent defender. Vargas is a no brainer. Murphy is not expensive and can be cut. OTHER IMPENDING FREE AGENTS I expect a bounce back from Edgar Quero – bat speed meant no hit for him. Rogers… The post Pitching and trust the system appeared first on Sox Machine .
JVE’s Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE When we were big spenders in the past, we spent around $180 million, therefore I will take the liberty to go all the way up to $165 million. Now is the time to compete with our young, cheap core. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Miguel Vargas: Duh Doyle: Sneaky good bat vs lefties, plus speed and defense,… The post JVE’s Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
What a wonderful set of problems to have…
PREAMBLE Man I just did not see this coming. Full Ricky Bobby “I don’t know what to do with my hands.” ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Vargas: 5yr/65mil extension. Buys out 2 years of FA and at minimum he’ll be the 1B of the future depending on Mune. What an awesome story. Doyle: Slight overpay given his overall… The post What a wonderful set of problems to have… appeared first on Sox Machine .
Jacob’s Excited Offseason Plan
PREAMBLE It’s a great time to be a Sox fan! In the past, I’ve needed time to de-stress after a rough 162, but this year I began planning my offseason the day after the season ended. My goal is to identify players that have room for growth and those that might regress. From there, we’ll… The post Jacob’s Excited Offseason Plan appeared first on Sox Machine .
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