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Ep 557Three Players The White Sox Should Sign NOW

An Infielder. An Outfielder. A Starting Pitcher. We have three players the White Sox should sign RIGHT NOW. Who says you can't field a competative team while building for 2025? And if you doubted the goal of a quick turnaround, this franchise must have confidence it will be much different by the time SoxFest returns in January of next year. Get your pitchforks and torches prepped and wonder if Pedro Grifol will even make it to the event in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Jan 27, 202433 min

Ep 556Can The White Sox Change Their Culture?

Comments made by new White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde speak to why a pitcher with options would want to be part of the White Sox culture. Will that new culture have an increase in accountability? We're also looking at hyped up White Sox players that didn't deliver on promise. A couple may need to adjust their focus to something uncomfortable if they want to stick around in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Jan 24, 202430 min

Ep 555The Biggest White Sox Statue Ever

Billionaires build statues for their favorite baseball players, and build ballparks as statues for themselves. We take a look at a possible new home for the White Sox in the South Loop, and ask a few questions that haven't been asked yet. The game of chicken between the White Sox and Orioles continues. Meanwhile Dylan Cease still sits atop the Sox pitching rotation. Plus, we identify the Sox player with the most to prove in 2024 in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Jan 20, 202429 min

Ep 554A Short Walk Down White Sox Memory Lane

A minor calamity leads to a rabbit hole discussing whether the 2005 White Sox would have whipped the 2016 Cubs. Looking back on the '05 team it is easy to see why the rabbit wears black. For one show it isn't quite "30 Minutes of Sox!" but calamities happen. Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Jan 17, 202418 min

Ep 553White Sox International Signings Are Different

The White Sox have started signing their international prospects and the new style stands out a little to James Fox of FutureSox. Find out what the team is doing differently and hear his predictions for the 2024 pitching rotation. The Sox Nerd stops by with football's connection to the White Sox. Plus, we're calming your nerves in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Jan 13, 202432 min

Ep 552Waiting Game May End For White Sox

As Spring Training gets closer there are a lot of free agent players without a home. Chris Getz says the team needs to address right field, and news out of New York makes us think the best offer for Dylan Cease may be fast approaching. We also are looking for offense in the current roster, and identifying the likely 2024 style of play in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Jan 10, 202432 min

Ep 551White Sox Trade Rumors Yet To Cease

That show title is a clever play on words, eh? Let's talk about the heat currently surrounding a Dylan Cease trade. Smoke is billowing from the East, and the return from some of the teams in the hunt could be impactful quickly. The Sox Nerd also finds a way to compare a newly acquired journeyman to Babe Ruth and Lou Gerig in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Jan 6, 202428 min

Ep 550Finding A White Sox Rotation

Cease, Fedde, Soroka, Kopech, Scholtens, Flexen, Martin, Toussaint, Schuster, Banks, Crochet, Nastrini, Eder…and a partridge in a pear tree! There's a lot of names that could be part of the 2024 White Sox rotation, but we're here to sort out the legit possibilities. The one thing that is certain is Jerry Reinsdorf needs to pay for a few more arms. Long-toss with us in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Jan 3, 202432 min

Ep 549White Sox Lay A Base Entering 2024

Are you frustrated with the White Sox offseason thus far? Are you trying to make sense of the abundence of catchers and lack of pitchers? What exactly is the plan? Welp, we have a theory. Every move from Martin Maldonado to Tim Hill seems to support it. Look with us at the base before the growth in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Dec 30, 202333 min

Ep 548White Sox Offseason Holding On and Holding Out

What is really the holdup with the White Sox offseason? Dylan Cease commands a big return and the question is whether Getz is waiting on the perfect deal and what types of players should be in there. Also, the guys discuss the lack of interest in former White Sox stars Yasmani Grandal, Tim Anderson and Lucas Giolito. That and more Dodgers envy in 30 minutes of White Sox! Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Dec 27, 202332 min

Ep 547The White Sox Traded Bullfrog?!

We're gonna press on, and we're gonna have the hap-hap-happiest White Sox offseason since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny-bleepin-Kaye! 'Tis the season to talk cookies, White Sox players in Christmas movies and so-called Evil Empires springing up in Los Angeles. Why can't the White Sox operate like the Dodgers? We point a large finger at Jerry Reinsdorf with a compelling argument in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Dec 23, 202332 min

Ep 546The Day That SoxFest Died

Bye, bye Miss American Pie, drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry, and them good old boys were drinking whiskey and rye askin' what the heck happened to SoxFest?! The White Sox seemingly are trying to pull a Mandela Effect trick on their fanbase with no mention of it at all this offseason. Did it ever really exist? Look, if you aren't going to sign a legit pitcher to a multi-year deal or address rightfield this is all we've got in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Dec 20, 202331 min

Ep 545White Sox Waiting While Rivals Add

The Royals had a busy week of signing multiple pitchers and a new right fielder. The Tigers added Jack Flaherty. The White Sox may not be in the hunt for pitching right now, but we'll explain why many of these moves are not what fans should want. The true improvements to the White Sox roster remain available and ripe for the taking. You just have to look with defensive eyes. Plus, the Sox Nerd gets extra nerdy in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Dec 16, 202331 min

Ep 544A Very Different White Sox Approach

After years of targeting names that appear high on prospect lists and spending money in the wrong places, the White Sox are taking a very different approach to the 2024 season. Thus far Chris Getz has arguably added equal or better minor roster pieces for less money than the competition. Will the early savings lead to substantial additions before Spring, or will Sox fans end up underwhelmed? Let's talk fantasy versus reality in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Dec 13, 202330 min

Ep 543This Week In White Sox Stupidity

The MLB Winter Meetings wrapped without any White Sox action, but plenty of things to facepalm over. Head-shaking season ticket sweeteners, overreaction to Jerry in Nashville, eye-rolling Cease rumors, and the Sox Nerd all in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Dec 9, 202328 min

Ep 542White Sox Feelin’ Fedde

The MLB Winter Meetings are slow. That's bad news for Pedro Grifol, although we have some theories about his true importance to Chris Getz in 2024. The White Sox did sign a starting pitcher in Erick Fedde, who went 20-6 in the hitter-friendly KBO last year. We'll explain why his addition is a good sign and why Senior Pitching Advisor Brian Bannister likes him so much in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Dec 6, 202334 min

Ep 541White Sox Head To The Winter Meetings

One of the biggest stories of the Winter Meetings will be the large number of teams trying to acquire Dylan Cease. Current smart money is on teams that have MLB level or MLB-ready positional players says James Fox of FutureSox. We have frontrunners and a few names to watch, along with a preview of the Rule 5 Draft, Draft lottery and a second White Sox player who could be dealt very soon in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Dec 2, 202332 min

Ep 540Your White Sox Trade Idea Won’t Happen

'Tis the season for early offseason overreactions and trade ideas that won't happen. We try to calm some early nerves by looking at the whole of Major Leage Baseball compared to the White Sox thus far. With over 12 teams reportedly trying to acquire Dylan Cease, we also explain why your hypothetical trade proposals mean little compared to the type of return Chris Getz is searching for in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Nov 29, 202331 min

Ep 539The Tale Of The White Sox 6

How about an off-season mystery to tickle your baseball brain? A caller question about the White Sox and the number six has The Sox Nerd on the case this week. We're also squashing the long-rebuild narrative popping up in White Sox fandom while identifying the next moves on Chris Getz' docket in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Nov 25, 202332 min

Ep 538White Sox Get Defensive

Following a 5-for-1 trade that brought in pitching and defense, Chris Getz reportedly has inked free agent SS Paul DeJong to a one year deal. To say he is a glove-first player would be stating the obvious. What do these early moves say about the possible return for Dylan Cease, who many think is on the trade block? It's a whole new world in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Nov 22, 202331 min

Ep 537Getz Turns Bummer Into Potential For White Sox

Chris Getz completed his first trade late Thursday night, and it told quite the story about how the White Sox will be built. Aaron Bummer was shipped to Atlanta for three pitchers and two middle infielders. In a deal filled with potential, what could Mike Soroka and Jared Shuster bring to the rotation? is Nicky Lopez a younger Elvis Andrus? We break it all down with help from the Sox Nerd in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Nov 18, 202333 min

Ep 536What Are The White Sox’ Assets?

James Fox from Future Sox looks at the 40-man roster and what the White Sox have to trade and the type of player they need to target. Will Chris Getz be aggressive enough? We talk Getz being culpable for his former bosses' crimes against the fans and some refreshing changes already emerging. Join us for "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Nov 15, 202333 min

Ep 535What’s Next, White Sox?

If Chris Getz doesn't like his team, then Jason Benetti must not have liked things his team was doing to him. We dive into a change in the Sox broadcast booth, and predict some early targets for the White Sox GM. Plus, The Sox Nerd gives hope for Korey Lee, right field, and provides somewhat shocking context for Yoan Moncada's White Sox legacy. Join us for "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Nov 11, 202333 min

Ep 534White Sox Need To Be Heartless

Tim Anderson and Liam Hendriks are out the door. The new coaching staff is full of fresh faces. Some may think these changes are heartless moves, but we think they should be only the beginning. Chris Getz and the front office should make their next decisions carefully and deliberately if they want to get this team back on track. Join us for "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Nov 8, 202330 min

Ep 533Pitching A Key To White Sox Future

In a packed "30 Minutes of Sox" we first chat with Mitchell Kaminski of Sports Mockery about the idea of bringing back Lucas Giolito. We also check in with Steve Paradzinski of On Tap Sports Net, who is bullish on the positive impact new Senior Pitching Advisor Brian Bannister can bring to White Sox pitching. And the Sox Nerd finds a typical White Sox moment way back in 1973. Have4 you seen the pitching available in free agency? The Sox should be buying! Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Nov 4, 202332 min

Ep 532White Sox Should Hear Manfred’s Words

The World Series gives Commissioner Rob Manfred a chance to get some talking points out every year, and one really caught our attention. It would be wise for the new White Sox front office to adjust their viewpoint on catchers. It would also be wise for MLB to avoid the Olympics in Los Angeles. As November brings the promise of White Sox moves before month's end, we cover it all in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Nov 1, 202329 min

Ep 531The White Sox, Andrew Vaughn & Bobby Jenks

If the 2024 White Sox season is most likely to be a year building to 2025, the most interesting player to watch has to be Andrew Vaughn. If he is going to take a next step at the plate, his primary focus with the bat is very clear. Meanwhile Bobby Jenks returns as a manager on the South Side in Crestwood. Kick this show off with some fun memories and close it out with the Sox Nerd in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Oct 28, 202332 min

Ep 530The White Sox Should Watch The Rangers

The Texas Rangers made a quick turnaround as a franchise after several really bad seasons, and it all came from just a couple off-seasons of work. If Chris Getz and his new front office want to see the same turnaround for the White Sox, it is possible. They just need to clearly see the path. Let's look at the Rangers and several other postseason teams to see what they've done in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Oct 25, 202332 min

Ep 529Standing In Line For The White Sox

Jose Abreu is experiencing a postseason renaissance that only a veteran with a singular goal can have in baseball. A trip to Soldier Field gives us an opportunity to compare stadium operations between the White Sox and the Bears. The Sox Nerd continues his postseason A-Z look at Sox players. Plus, we ask why bathroom lines at games can't be more like supermarket lines in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Oct 21, 202330 min

Ep 528In Search Of Ballplayers For The White Sox

Retiring ballplayers are taking public swipes at ownership. Kim Ng becomes a free agent and rumors swirl. The Royals way of fixing the roster may not be the best way for the White Sox. Plus, the 2005 White Sox need a few Rangers losses to keep an impressive historical distinction. We cover it all in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Oct 18, 202331 min

Ep 527White Sox Prospects & Stopgaps

As rumors of Royals heading the the south side flutter about this week, we chat with Elijah Evans of FutureSox and Just Baseball about five White Sox prospects who could impact this team by 2025. Then we ask if Sal Perez and Whit Merrifield make sense, or if they are some kind of cruel joke in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Oct 14, 202332 min

Ep 526Postseason Lessons For The White Sox

The 2023 MLB Postseason has lessons to be learned for the White Sox as they look to shuffle up their roster and change direction. We look at what is winning thus far this October and look at the 2025 White Sox payroll flexibility that could allow Chris Getz to drastically change this team. Could a focus on team defense change the type of baseball we see on the south side? Let's discuss in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Oct 11, 202332 min

Ep 525Inside The White Sox Off-Season With Scott Merkin

We go in-depth with MLB.com's Scott Merkin to get his take on the turnover in the White Sox front office, along with the coaching staff. Will the White Sox replace their hitting coach with a setup like their new pitching coach hierarchy? Will we see some big names leave town in favor of more positional and rotational depth? Is it really about 2024, or more about 2025? Get all your questions answered in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Oct 7, 202330 min

Ep 524Changes Begin With The White Sox Off-Season

As the better teams in MLB start the postseason, the White Sox get started on changing personnel in their coaching staff. Soon they should start making changes to their roster as well. We look at the next moves coming as The Sox Nerd gives us striking stats at season's end. Will this team finally start shopping smart for positional needs in the 2023-24 off-season? Explore the possibilities in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Oct 4, 202331 min

Ep 523Don’t Call It A White Sox Rebuild

As the 2023 White Sox season draws to a close, we look at the next steps Chris Getz must take and a depth philosophy that should be adopted. When building a team, especially a pitching rotation, it is all about options. The White Sox have more than you think for us to go over in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Sep 30, 202330 min

Ep 522A Deep Dive Into The White Sox Pool

Chris Getz is taking a "deep dive" when evaluating the White Sox, while we're doing the same looking at Yoan Moncada and his recent surge. First Sox Nerd Dave Marran gives you the positives, and the we splash some water on it all. What would make this team interesting to you? Let's discuss in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Sep 27, 202330 min

Ep 521The White Sox Path To Oktoberfest

​Would you root for the Cubs if it helped the White Sox improve? We're also comparing a historic season for Luis Robert Jr against a typical season for one White Sox legend...and a singular season for Ken Griffey Jr. Plus, we head to the biggest Oktoberfest on the South Side, where you can join us on the date this episode releases with "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Sep 23, 202330 min

Ep 520Getz Adds To White Sox Front Office

​White Sox GM Chris Getz is stacking his front office with names from outside the organization this week. Who did he add to the team, and what will they be doing for the White Sox? We're also looking at the value of Sox players compared to what they were actually paid in 2023. Hear who earned their contract and who should be shipped out of town this offseason in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Sep 20, 202331 min

Ep 519White Sox Can Quickly Change Course

If Chris Getz is truly remaking the front office, then let's look at his assets on the MLB club and in the minors. James Fox of FutureSox checks in with the prospects you will see playing in Chicago next season, and how the White Sox can move assets this offseason to create a better balance in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Sep 16, 202333 min

Ep 518Remaking The White Sox

If Chris Getz wants to mix up his roster for 2024, there are four players locked into larger contracts and two more he can move on from in the offseason. We look at the options laid out in front of the White Sox and examine the futures of Tim Anderson and Liam Hendriks. We also look at possible additions to the front office staff, and explain why Oscar Colas' season should change the way the team spends international money in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Sep 13, 202330 min

Ep 517Little White Sox Moves That Matter

Michael Kopech is in the bullpen. Yoan Moncada is suddenly hitting. Chris Getz is making some little moves early in his tenure. Does it matter for the White Sox? We're breaking down what gives us hope and what you should really ignore in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Sep 9, 202332 min

Ep 516Getz Must Look At White Sox Differently

To find success over the next few seasons, new White Sox head honcho Chris Getz has to ignore player valuation from before his tenure as the boss. Who is Yoan Moncada? What value is left in Tim Anderson under this contract? How many legit starting pitchers do you really have? Only an honest assessment (and his manager working towards the future over the present) can get this team back on track in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Sep 6, 202331 min

Ep 515Sage Advice For White Sox GM Chris Getz

Chris Getz is the new General Manager and singular voice running baseball operations for the White Sox. Pedro Grifol will be the manager next year. Jerry Reinsdorf may be a vampire. (Wait...what?) We give sage advice to the new GM and call out a billionaire on his BS in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Sep 2, 202332 min

Ep 514White Sox Search For Magic Bullet

With Chris Getz set to be named the new head of White Sox baseball, an unfortunate incident in the stands shines that much more light on just how much overhaul the organization needs. Can Sox fans be talked into Chris Getz' potential success? Is there a magic bullet out there to fix this mess? We look for what it will take for you to trust this team again in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Aug 30, 202330 min

Ep 513White Hot White Sox Questions

Is it really a forgone conclusion that Chris Getz and Dayton Moore will be the next names running the White Sox? Was it just a coincidence that Jerry Reinsdorf fired Hahn and Williams the same week that he reportedly threatened to move the team? Do you trust the White Sox enough to invest in season tickets before they show you their plan? The answers to those questions and more in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Aug 26, 202332 min

Ep 512White Sox Remove Williams & Hahn

On a Tuesday afternoon White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf finally had enough of Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn. Both were fired. Who will run things next and why is this all happening now? James Fox of FutureSox gives some insight into the process. Could Jerry finally do things right or will names like Chris Getz, Dayton Moore and Tony La Russa spoil the party? It's a big day for "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Aug 23, 202333 min

Ep 511White Sox Clubhouse Musings With Scott Merkin

Our friend Scott Merkin of MLB.com checks in with some White Sox clubhouse musings as we look for leadership, direction and change. We ask Merk how hard it is to currently cover the team and get questions answered. He lets us in on buzz around prospects, playing time and why some guys may not have meshed in this year's clubhouse. The Sox Nerd also checks in with some shocking stats in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Aug 18, 202334 min

Ep 510The White Sox Need Realignment

A recent national article looking at the American League Central questioned why that division operates differently than the other five in Major League Baseball. Put on your tinfoil hat and start mistrusting billionaires and you can come up with some interesting reasons. Meanwhile, you may have missed a possible indication that Jerry Reinsdorf is going to make some changes after the season. There are changes to be made everywhere in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Aug 15, 202332 min

Ep 509Jerry Reinsdorf’s White Sox Way

Jerry Reinsdorf doesn't care. How else could the same people stay in positions of power within the White Sox for decades with poor results? Can fan ire sway the billionaire? How about a Reverse Boycott? Only what matters to Jerry will bring about actual change. So, what is that? Let's get into the weeds and bring in the Sox Nerd in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Aug 11, 202330 min

Ep 508The White Sox Circus Comes To Town

The 2023 White Sox continue to spiral after a wild fight in Cleveland and wilder accusations leveled by recently traded players. Are the White Sox a team without rules, accountability or consequences? Rick Hahn attempted to deny it like a lawyer on trial on Monday. Does his argument match what we know about this team, or has the circus truly come to Guaranteed Rate Field. Find out in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Aug 8, 202331 min