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White Sox OFFSEASON Could Be EVENTFUL Despite Low Expectations
Episode 1190

White Sox OFFSEASON Could Be EVENTFUL Despite Low Expectations

The White Sox will likely not have a headline-grabbing offseason. Three things can happen for the White Sox to still have an eventful one.

Locked On White Sox - Daily Podcast On The Chicago White Sox

November 3, 202528m 57s

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Show Notes

The White Sox will likely not have a headline-grabbing offseason. Three things can happen for the White Sox to still have an eventful one.

Host Todd Welter breaks down why December 9th's MLB Draft Lottery could be monumental for the White Sox, with five legitimate number-one prospects available in 2026. He analyzes the December 10th Rule 5 Draft strategy, emphasizing the need for high-velocity pitchers after last year's successful additions. The discussion covers crucial coaching hires for pitching and hitting development, budget allocation for veteran support, and realistic win improvement targets for 2026.

Key topics include way-too-early power rankings from ESPN, USA Today, and The Athletic, plus an in-depth Minor League Monday report on top prospect Brandon Montgomery's dominant Arizona Fall League performance. 

0:00 Intro

1:04 How an Underwhelming Offseason Can Be Eventful

2:36 MLB Draft Lottery Could Be Monumental

5:10 Rule 5 Draft Strategy and Pitching Focus

6:42 Importance of Coaching Hires for Development

9:45 White Sox Power Rankings and Expectations

17:20 Athletic's Lazy Take on White Sox Future

19:22 Minor League Monday Arizona Fall League Report

23:25 Brandon Montgomery's Impressive AFL Performance

26:31 First Base Prospects Pushing for Opportunities

27:32 Hagen Smith Shows Improved Command

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