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Ep 444An Imperfect White Sox Team Could Surprise In 2023

Nobody is perfect. No team is perfect. Sometimes fans like us forget that. So, what imperfections on this White Sox roster can you reasonably accept? We go around the horn and look at the current positional plans to find important and not-so-important concerns. We also explain how just two specific players on the roster could drastically improve the 2023 team's outlook in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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! The Sox In the Basement $1000 Guest Bounty has returned! Get a big guest on the show and you could win $1000! It is all brought to you by the Law Offices of Parente & Norem!

Dec 28, 202233 min

Ep 443I’m Dreaming Of A Lopsided White Sox Trade

A few days of hype about Liam Hendriks being traded to the Mets has us thinking about his true value to a crazy owner willing to spend anything for a title. It may be time to ask Santa Cohen for the world if the White Sox are truly willing to tradetheir closer. We're giving you our White Sox Christmas Wish List in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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! The Sox In the Basement $1000 Guest Bounty has returned! Get a big guest on the show and you could win $1000! It is all brought to you by the Law Offices of Parente & Norem!

Dec 23, 202232 min

Ep 442Predicting The Next White Sox Move

James Fox of FutureSox joins in to react to the Andrew Benintendi signing and look for the right answer at 2B. Is the best option left in the White Sox system, or is this the position that gets addressed with a trade? Will Oscar Colas now be the presumed starter in RF, or is a competition brewing? We talk about the need to get faster and better defensively before the 2023 season in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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! The Sox In the Basement $1000 Guest Bounty has returned! Get a big guest on the show and you could win $1000! It is all brought to you by the Law Offices of Parente & Norem!

Dec 20, 202232 min

Ep 441Are The White Sox Missing The Next Big Trend?

We give you the one left fielder that could start to turn this off-season around, and several that would make us groan as rumors swirl that a signing (or trade) could be incoming. In the midst of 10-13 year contracts being handed out around baseball, are the White Sox behind on a trend that could prove to be financially beneficial in the long term? We break down the numbers and use two recent White Sox stars to illustrate why some players are worth the big money and years in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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! The Sox In the Basement $1000 Guest Bounty has returned! Get a big guest on the show and you could win $1000! It is all brought to you by the Law Offices of Parente & Norem!

Dec 16, 202230 min

Ep 440The Real Cause & Effect of White Sox Attendance

Do the White Sox understand their own fanbase? Does winning create more fans or do more fans create a bigger budget for winning? We bring in a case study on the difference in Sox fans and Cubs fans over the past several decades, along with attendance/payroll numbers in the Jerry Reinsdorf era to get to the truth. Plus, a look at Victor Reyes and the social media red flags we keep seeing from Tim Anderson in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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! The Sox In the Basement $1000 Guest Bounty has returned! Get a big guest on the show and you could win $1000! It is all brought to you by the Law Offices of Parente & Norem!

Dec 13, 202231 min

Ep 439White Sox Fandom: An Acquired Taste

After a bland Winter Meetings that did nothing for fan confidence, we explore the varied generations of White Sox fans. How you grew up with the team and experienced the current reign of Jerry Reinsdorf likely shapes your current perspective. We also visit with Jason Martinez of Fangraphs & RosterResource to take a deep dive into roster construction around Major League Baseball and team payroll flexibility in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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! The Sox In the Basement $1000 Guest Bounty has returned! Get a big guest on the show and you could win $1000! It is all brought to you by the Law Offices of Parente & Norem!

Dec 9, 202234 min

Ep 438White Sox Buzz From The Winter Meetings

Rick Hahn speaks lawyer-speak from the MLB Winter Meetings after full details surrounding Mike Clevinger's (odd) contract are released. Liam Hendriks seems to be the early trade piece the White Sox are trying to move and it makes sense. We explore one of the teams rumored to be interested and a possible return, and we also decide we are never going to the doctor again in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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! The Sox In the Basement $1000 Guest Bounty has returned! Get a big guest on the show and you could win $1000! It is all brought to you by the Law Offices of Parente & Norem (pninjurylaw.com)!

Dec 6, 202231 min

Ep 437White Sox Prep For The Winter Meetings

Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings run from 12/4-12/7 in San Diego, and we're prepping for what the White Sox should do - and will likely do - at the event. Andrew Borders covers the Sox for Overtime Heroics and joins us to give his best bet for a trade aquisition and trade chips he thinks are on the block. Meanwhile the retention of Daryl Boston on the coaching staff answers a long-asked question about the team. (We told you so.) Listen to "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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! The Sox In the Basement $1000 Guest Bounty has returned! Get a big guest on the show and you could win $1000! It is all brought to you by the Law Offices of Parente & Norem (pninjurylaw.com)!

Dec 2, 202231 min

Ep 436White Sox Add Mike Clevinger: What’s Next?

The Chicago White Sox added Mike Clevinger to their starting rotation on a reported one year deal as Jose Abreu offically left the team for greener pastures. The starting pitcher should be a solid addition to the 2023 rotation. The length of the contract and current payroll restraints may point to the next move coming very soon. We break down what may happen next, explore Clevinger's value & learn more about him from Dave Marran, the Sox Nerd. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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! The Sox In the Basement $1000 Guest Bounty has returned! Get a big guest on the show and you could win $1000! It is all brought to you by the Law Offices of Parente & Norem (pninjurylaw.com)!

Nov 29, 202232 min

Ep 435White Sox Pitchers: Who Do You Trust?

Looking at the current White Sox roster, who do you trust on the mound? Even after Rick Hahn spent way too many resources on his bullpen, it still has issues. The starting rotation needs help. The question is how many arms need to be added? We find the guys we trust, the guys we're hopeful about and the guys who will likely not be relied upon in 2023. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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! The Sox In the Basement $1000 Guest Bounty has returned! Get a big guest on the show and you could win $1000! It is all brought to you by the Law Offices of Parente & Norem (pninjurylaw.com)!

Nov 25, 202232 min

Ep 434White Sox Hitters: Who Do You Trust?

After Rule 5 protections and arbitration tender decisions, the White Sox 40-man roster sits at 35. Looking only at positional players currently in the organization we ask the question "who do you trust?" There are lots of good reasons for optimism in 2023, even if the roster is incomplete. We go position-by-position to create a base lineup and identify a few target additions that could point the White Sox in the right direction. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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! The Sox In the Basement $1000 Guest Bounty has returned! Get a big guest on the show and you could win $1000! It is all brought to you by the Law Offices of Parente & Norem (pninjurylaw.com)!

Nov 22, 202233 min

Ep 433Trading Down A White Sox Rabbit Hole

Let's take a White Sox trade rumor with a little internet smoke and go down the rabbit hole to see how the White Sox could fix some holes in the 2023 roster. We go shopping in Seattle where they have starting pitching and outfielders and are looking for something the Sox possess. We also present the list of viable trade pieces Rick Hahn must deal from this offseason under the constraints of his budget. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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! The Sox In the Basement $1000 Guest Bounty has returned! Get a big guest on the show and you could win $1000! It is all brought to you by the Law Offices of Parente & Norem (pninjurylaw.com)!

Nov 18, 202232 min

Ep 432Do Media Dollars Rule The White Sox?

Compare how the White Sox spend to how they make money through media deals. Is there a connection? We attempt to crack the code by looking back on decades of self-imposed Jerry Reinsdorf salary caps. We also look at the latest White Sox Trade Rumors and ask if the team is focused on the next several years or pushing their cards in on 2023. The next few moves will tell you a clear answer. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202231 min

Ep 431The White Sox Payroll Is What?!

After our previous episode with Scott Merkin and a revealing article from James Fegan of The Athletic, the White Sox plan this week seems to be spend less and make trades. Even long-time Chicago radio personality Kevin Matthews thinks that's nuts! He joins us for the first time as part of our $1000 Guest Bounty contest with stories of his radio days and hunting with Bo Jackson. Meanwhile we find the one position the White Sox can fill on the cheap, because that's how Jerry Reinsdorf is reportedly looking at 2023. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202234 min

Ep 430White Sox Off-Season Chatter With Scott Merkin

The 2022-2023 MLB off-season has offically begun, and the White Sox have decisions to make over the next few weeks. As the General Manager Meetings take place we visit with Scott Merkin of MLB.com to get a feel for what the White Sox plan to do. Will Rick Hahn make a splash and shake things up, or is the belief that the team can perfom drastically better with more subtle adjustments? Merk gives us plenty to look for in the coming weeks. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202232 min

Ep 429Pedro Grifol’s Introduction To White Sox Fans

Pedro Grifol put on his brand new #5 White Sox jersey and was officially announced as the team's new manager. Rick Hahn was gushing, but the new Sox skipper was preaching an emphasis on energy and preparation. That clues us in on a new direction for this team. We break it all down and get insight on what type of manager will be running things from broadcaster Alex Feuz. He's spent some time talking with Grifol and shares his take on the leader of your 2023 White Sox. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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 3, 202233 min

Ep 428INSTANT REACTION: Grifol New White Sox Manager

Reports are out on Tuesday 11/1 that Pedro Grifol is the new manager of the Chicago White Sox. In this updated episode, we break down the new skipper and ask some questions about the process. Meanwhile, Ozzie Guillen had two interviews. Kevin Long, Ron Washington & Carlos Mendoza also had at least one interview. Joe Espada talked to the White Sox (and everyone else) but seemed to be out of the running with the White Sox (and everyone else) before the hire was announced. Get the updated news on Grifol's hiring in an UPDATED EPISODE, and hear what we thought just hours beforehand in an extended "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202237 min

Ep 427Donn Pall Talks Pitching & The ’93 White Sox Clubhouse

Former White Sox pitcher Donn Pall returns to Sox In The Basement to give his take on current White Sox pitchers and what the staff could do in 2023. Donn also gives his inside-the-clubhouse view of "The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson" by Jeff Pearlman. Are depictions of former White Sox players in that book accurate? Donn Pall was there and he has stories to tell in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202231 min

Ep 426White Sox Can Find Help With Their System

James Fox of FutureSox joins the show to explore a White Sox minor league system that has viable trade pieces that could help a re-shaping of the major league roster. They also have a couple future pieces unlikely to be moved unless the return is big, including their 2023 rightfielder Oscar Colas. We also peer into the managerial search as we imagine it behind closed doors at 35th & Shields. There is name other than Joe Espada that could be available after the World Series. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202233 min

Ep 425Finding Positivity With The White Sox

In the face of some justified negativity about the current state of the Chicago White Sox, we try to do an entirely positive show. Can we find the positives in weird rumors that Jim Thome could be the next manager? Is it possible to stay positive looking at projections for starting position players? Can you feel positive about the ability to create a more balanced lineup with what is available on the open market? Yes. (Seriously.) Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202230 min

Ep 424White Sox Blueprint Is In This Postseason

When you look at the teams winning in the 2022 MLB Postseason, one of them is a mirror image to the White Sox in how they were constructed. When you look at who the White Sox should mimic going forward, though, it is a different postseason team. Let's look through the roster and find some offseason spending money too. It's all in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202229 min

Ep 423Who Wants To Manage The White Sox?

The White Sox are interviewing managers, and other potential managers are doing their rounds in the media. Two very different types of managers have been interviewed so far. We've found our front-runner thus far. Plus, we examine the new shift rules in 2023 and ask if any White Sox player will see a positive impact. One Sox hitter projects to benefit, while a few others may not see much of a difference. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202230 min

Ep 422White Sox Risers & Fallers In 2023

Before you remake a team, you have to determine who has their arrow pointing up and who has their arrow pointing down. We're running through the roster with White Sox players poised for better seasons in 2023. Not everyone is going to improve, though. We're also asking if celebrating a single postseason win in 2021 is healthy for fans wanting so much more. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202230 min

Ep 421Scot Gregor Endures The White Sox Beat

Covering the 2022 White Sox was difficult. Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald talks about "one of the most painful seasons that [he has] ever had to go through" while predicting if Jose Abreu is leaving, and if AJ Pollock is staying. Hear his thoughts on not getting to question Jerry Reinsdorf at this week's press conference as well. Meanwhile we sat down with a group of White Sox season ticket holders to find out what they think of this season all while drinking free beer at the ballpark. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202232 min

Ep 420Wash, Rinse, Dry & Repeat (The White Sox Way)

Two years after a press conference announcing the type of manager he was looking for, Rick Hahn was basically saying the same thing again as Tony La Russa retired on Monday. What confidence do you have the same decision-makers can achieve better results? James Fox of FutureSox joins us with a managerial wishlist and who he believes is already out of the running. The process, though, may already have flaws if the team doesn't substantially change how they've formed a dugout in the past. We've got your "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202231 min

Ep 419Questioning The White Sox

We have a fun baseball conversation because it has nothing to do with the White Sox. Then we're jumping into some questions that need to be answered: Do you blame the players or the team when you hear about training issues and injuries that were handled poorly? What stops the White Sox from operating like the Dodgers, Yankees, Astros or Padres? And can lessons in a documentary about a Welsh soccer team be applied to the current mess in the White Sox front office? Plus, we tell you where to find us this weekend in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202230 min

Ep 418White Sox Need A New Direction...And Slogan

After losing a realistic chance of making the postseason, the White Sox have started to show an even deeper team issue. We break down a roster that isn't as young as you may think, and start to form a picture of what has to be done this offseason. One thing for sure is the franchise needs a new marketing phrase, because they didn't come close to changing the game. We present an alternative team slogan in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202232 min

Ep 417How The White Sox Got Here

A lost season. A frustrated fanbase. The 2022 White Sox underperformed. The team was set up, though, by a series of bad decisions from the front office. We break down the defining moments over the past few years that brought the White Sox to this point. Before addressing positional needs and a few bad contracts, should ownership replace the decision-makers? Let's rip the bandage off and get into it with "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202232 min

Ep 416White Sox Could Change Fantasy To Reality

The White Sox will essentially face three elimination games in a row versus Cleveland this week, and Miguel Cairo has to manage each game as a must-win. Meanwhile, we are also visiting with Scott White of CBS Sports. The fantasy baseball guru talks about MLB's new rules starting in 2023, how those rules will change the game, and what types of players should see a production increase. (Hint: The White Sox have a couple of hitters who should see a boost.) Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202230 min

Ep 415James Fegan & A World Of White Sox ”Must Wins”

It isn't over. Not by a long shot. But it also isn't a sure thing. James Fegan of The Athletic gives us his take on Cairo's impact, the honest chances of the White Sox winning this division, and if Tony La Russa can realistically return to his job in "30 Minutes of Sox!" We ask if the new MLB rules for 2023 make some of these guys better, and also figure out that any great postseason run needs a little bit of luck. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202229 min

Ep 414White Sox Must Resolve Their Tony Problem

Using baseball's version of the scientific method, the Tony La Russa hire was a failed experiment. Now the White Sox must look at his health, the results of changing managers and how they can spin this season to fans by making a final decision on La Russa's fate. The worst thing they can do is allow this to linger and let Tony's status become a distraction. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202230 min

Ep 413Only The White Sox Can Stop The White Sox

Since Miguel Cairo took over, the White Sox may be the best team in the A.L. Central. Wait, is that Tony La Russa trying to work his way back? Elvis Andrus is playing really well and would move to another position upon Tim Anderson's return. Meanwhile there are a few under-performing players with large contracts that may be in the way. Will the White Sox put the best performers in a position to take this division, or will the organization get in its own way? Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202233 min

Ep 412Cairo Has The White Sox Winning

Just when you thought you were out, the White Sox pulled you back in! Baseball was fun this past weekend, and it has been very different since Miguel Cairo took the reigns. Our advice for the current Sox skipper is to manage like nobody's opinion matters because this is your moment. We also take a look at why Lance Lynn's resurgence should have been expected based on one of our favorite stats. Plus the Sox In The Basement $1000 Guest Bounty Returns! Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202229 min

Ep 411A Day In The Life Of A White Sox Fan

In the final month of a frustrating season, take a journey with father and son to see an underachieving White Sox team at Guaranteed Rate Field. View the Tony La Russa saga through the eyes of a 7-year old. Find the best dessert in an empty ballpark. And learn how the season has turned in the most famous fan section around - The 108. Beefloaf joins us with some great fan takes and the inside-the-ballpark story of the SELL THE TEAM sign in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202232 min

Ep 410White Sox Fans Wait On Reinsdorf To Act

The "Fire Tony" chants have turned into "Sell The Team" banners as White Sox fans are done with those running the organization. We know that Jerry Reinsdorf isn't leaving until the bitter end, but he should pay attention to his legacy. Meanwhile White Sox fans are debating if they want to bring back Jose Abreu this offseason, but the mistake may be believing he wants to come back. We're also finding positives in Corn In The Basement with Michael Suareo of Sox On 35th in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202229 min

Ep 409Time Running Out For The White Sox

White Sox fans have seen seasons like this one before, and at this point you're looking for a miracle. We got one in 2008. Can it happen again? More importantly, what does this team have that makes you happy right now? Let's find the bright spots and get the frustrations out in a cleansing "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202231 min

Ep 408Project Birmingham: A White Sox Initiative

The White Sox have gone outside the box and launched "Project Birmingham" in an attempt to focus on prospect growth. We ask questions of James Fox from FutureSox about the prospects, what the baseball world thinks of this Chris Getz plan, and if he has any wild theories about something that sounds like a plot from Stranger Things or the X-Files. We also get pretty angry with Tony La Russa after he puts his team and Michael Kopech in a terrible spot on Monday. Join us for "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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, 202230 min

Ep 407Elvis & The Naked White Sox

The White Sox won five in a row including the first two against Houston, and then they finished that series with only a split. With a limited number of games remaining, they cannot let chances to gain ground keep slipping away. We've got a new prospect to watch with Corn In The Basement. We also discuss the Elvis Andrus addition, messy sandwiches in the 300 Level, and who is likely attending a team meeting naked in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Aug 19, 202231 min

Ep 406White Sox Players Take The Wheel

Dylan Cease, Jose Abreu, Andrew Vaughn. There are several White Sox players trying to push this White Sox team to the top of the AL Central. If they do find a way to win the division, though, Johnny Cueto is the team MVP. Let's examine why the team is following Johnny, and if they have reached the turning point we've been waiting for all season. Plus, let's take a closer look at deep issues that have worked against this talented team and what will have to change this offseason. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Aug 16, 202232 min

Ep 405A Sox Nerd Accentuates The Positives

David Marran is that guy who populates the White Sox scoreboard with fun stats and history during a game. So how does he keep it positive in a season like this one? We get some fun stats and interesting perspective from a man many call the "Sox Nerd." We also perform an exercise to illustrate what kind of moves the White Sox would have to make for meaningful change to this roster. Oh, and Johnny Cueto is right. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Aug 12, 202232 min

Ep 404White Sox Chatter With Scott Merkin

Scott Merkin of MLB.com joins us to talk about the brilliance of Dylan Cease (and his mustache), why the White Sox ace is generally deployed for six innings per start, and what changes could happen if the Sox miss the postseason. We're also basking in the glory of Andrew Vaughn's bat while asking why he isn't batting second regularly. Do you have a core of untouchable players on this team? Is it the same as our core? Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Aug 9, 202232 min

Ep 403Tiny Observations Of Larger White Sox Trends

As Tony La Russa and White Sox management correct some issues and see results, there are a few storylines you may not immediately notice that could have a big impact on how the team does in the stretch run. The usage of Lance Lynn, Dylan Cease and other pitchers asks if they are judged by innings pitched over pitches thrown. We'll talk about a small trend with bigger implications. We are also joined by Tim Moran of SoxOn35th.com to discuss an old hot stove friend resurfaced: Michael Conforto. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Aug 5, 202229 min

Ep 402White Sox Have The Best Seat At The Table

Always the bridesmaid and never the bride, the Chicago White Sox get to the trade deadline still hovering at .500 with a seat at the table for big acquisitions. Unfortunately, they don't normally walk away with anything impactful. We look at why the Sox have such a hard time getting the players they need, and ask if an unlikely front office hero is already in the organization just waiting for an opportunity. Plus, why new White Sox RP Jake Diekman could frustrate depending on his use. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Aug 2, 202231 min

Ep 401Obvious White Sox Issues Must Be Addressed

The trade deadline approaches, and the White Sox are expected buyers. In addition to trade targets, we look at adjustments that can be made right now with current personnel as the Sox continue to hang out at or around .500. A possible bullpen solution sits in AAA. As Luis Robert recovers there is an optimal outfield setup. This team may look very similar to the 2016 team that sparked the rebuild, but it isn't exactly like that squad. Michael Suareo of Sox on 35th brings us Corn in The Basement too. Listen now to "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Jul 29, 202230 min

Ep 400Why An Old White Sox Flag Should Give You Hope

Sox In The Basement compares a team from 25 years ago to the current 2022 version of the White Sox. That team had a lot of similarities and waved the white flag, but it actually gives us hope for the remainder of the season. We're also looking at different trade targets than most as the deadline approaches. How "in" will Rick Hahn and the front office be over the next few days? Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Jul 26, 202229 min

Ep 399Setting Up The White Sox For The Second Half

From rotation decisions to regulars that should be in the lineup, we look at first-half performances and recent trends to form a plan for the playoff race. We also see a couple of off-season acquisitions heading out the door before the trade deadline. Corn In The Basement with Michael Suareo of SoxOn35th.com also checks in with two prospects who had rough starts before turning things up a notch recently. And Juan Soto isn't coming here...right? Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Jul 22, 202231 min

Ep 398How Dick Allen Saved The White Sox

Recorded in front of a live crowd as the White Sox finished off the first half against the Twins. We sit down with the authors of "Chili Dog MVP: Dick Allen, The '72 White Sox And A Transforming of Chicago." Learn how a season not talked about enough by White Sox fans featured that year's MLB attraction, a young Harry Caray, the inventor of walk-up music Nancy Faust & the resurgence of a team on the brink of leaving the south side. Enjoy a very fun end entertaining "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Jul 19, 202231 min

Ep 397White Sox Stand At The Crossroads

The definitive series of the 2022 season is upon us just before the All Star Break. Mainstream White Sox Media has joined podcasters, bloggers and fans in questioning manager Tony La Russa. Heck, Kenny Williams is back! Throw in a 2022 Draft that could impact the future, and the next few days are a crossroads for the White Sox. James Fox of Future Sox breaks down the draft and helps us sort some of it out in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Jul 15, 202232 min

Ep 396Inside The White Sox Clubhouse

Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald gives his take on how the White Sox clubhouse is currently operating after recent suggestions that there is unrest and a lack of player leadership within the team. Did the subdued reaction to Tim Anderson's All Star selection mean anything? How does this clubhouse compare to those he has covered in the past? We peel away the onion as the White Sox play their most important stretch of the season. It's now or never. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Jul 12, 202231 min

Ep 395White Sox: Buy Or Sell

You may still be buying the White Sox in July, or selling them. Just don't do it with too many emojis. The real question is if the White Sox will be buying over the next few weeks in the trade market. We look at the new Top 30 Prospect List out at Sox On 35th and ask their minor league analyst, Michael Suareo, if he would part with any of them to save the season in a trade. We also look at trade rumors starting to pop up during this critical stretch for the White Sox. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! 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. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! See you all at Papa Hops this Friday (7/8)!

Jul 8, 202232 min