Sox On 35th Podcast - Weekly Show on the Chicago White Sox

White Sox pitching prospect Nick Nastrini talks trade, development, & more | Episode 39

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by White Sox pitching prospect Nick Nastrini. The centerpiece of the Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly trade talks about having to unexpectedly switch organizations at the 2023 deadline. What are some of the early differences he's noticed between the Sox and Dodgers in terms of player development? How does he evaluate himself and use data to improve his performance on the mound?

Nastrini opens up about his journey through the minor leagues and even answers some very important rapid-fire questions! 

Drafting 2023’s most memorable moments | Episode 38

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are saying farewell to 2023 in a unique style. After discussing the signing of Erick Fedde and the true direction of the 2024 White Sox, they draft their most memorable moments of the White Sox' 2023 season.

See which moments they drafted, which ones they didn't, and ultimately, who came out with the best draft picks!

Bummer Trade Reactions, Cease to LA? | Episode 37

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to talk about the latest in White Sox news. Jordan and Duke get into quite the debate regarding the Aaron Bummer trade. Did the White Sox get enough value in the deal? Should they have waited and moved him at the deadline? And who are the players coming back in return - and how will they help the 2024 White Sox?

Later, the crew takes a look at the Dylan Cease trade rumors. How much do you believe the connection to the Dodgers, and what should the White Sox get in return for him? Which other teams may make the most sense - and who could be a dark horse to acquire him?

Chris Getz chooses a new direction for the White Sox | Episode 36

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, Maddie Spagnola, Michael Suareo, and Noah Phalen head to Twitter Spaces for the latest podcast episode! They discuss the White Sox’s decision to decline Tim Anderson and Liam Hendriks’ options and the team’s new coaching staff. Do you agree with the decisions made? How will these player and personnel decisions affect the next core of the White Sox? The crew reviews this and more.

To end the show, they discuss some fan questions on potential signings, trades, and much more!

If we could turn back time... | Episode 35

To end the first full season of our weekly podcast, Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur travel back in time to November 2020 - the crucial juncture of this failed rebuild. In doing so, they are given the change to have a do-over and try to get the White Sox in a better position than they are right now.

Which players would they sign - or not sign? What about some of the managerial decisions? What would their roster-building philosophy be? And, at the end of the day, could they have made things better?

Everything is on the table in this final look at the "contention window" before turning the page to a new era in 2024.

2023 White Sox Season Recap | Episode 34

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur bring an end to the 2023 White Sox season. They discuss the recent changes to the major league coaching staff and debate Tim Anderson's future with the team after he sat out of the team's season finale.

They round it all out by making fun of their preseason predictions. Come learn just how wrong they were about how the 2023 season would go as they discuss what they can learn heading into next year.

 

Brian Anderson talks Blackout Game, Getz, and more | Episode 33

Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Michael Suareo are joined by former White Sox outfielder Brian Anderson to call back to better days on the South Side. Anderson talks about coming up through the White Sox organization, reminisces about his role in the 2008 Blackout Game on its 15th anniversary, and calls back to some of his struggles and what he learned from them.

Later, he talks more about Chris Getz and the job he thinks he will do, as well as what he thinks may be a missing piece in the clubhouse for the White Sox and around baseball in general.

Front office hires and MiLB recap | Episode 32

With just six games left in 2023, Jordan Lazowski and Nik Gaur are joined by Senior Contributor Tim Moran to discuss the recent front office hires for the White Sox. How do you feel about Chris Getz’s front office vision? The crew also discusses some recent developments on the field for the White Sox. How confident should fans be in those players still under contract for 2024?

Later, Minor League Contributor Michael Suareo joins to recap the MiLB season now that it has come to a close. Suareo highlights some positives and negatives for the White Sox, what he’s looking for in the White Sox’s Arizona Fall League participants, and who he wants to see as the next Director of Player Development.

Should the White Sox bring back Tim Anderson? | Episode 31

Duke Coughlin and Nik Gaur are joined by Sox On 35th contributor Tommy Gross to start thinking about the 2024 season for the White Sox. The biggest question on most people’s minds - what should the White Sox do about Tim Anderson’s option? The crew debates the merits of picking it up and letting him walk. What would you do?

Later, they take a look at some of the potential future pieces on the field right now. Is there anyone who is impressing you and making a name for themselves in the future? Or is this team doomed to repeat a longer rebuilding process yet again?

Is Pedro Grifol the right man for the job? | Episode 30

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur discuss Michael Kopech’s move to the bullpen and its long-term effects on the right-hander. Plus, with Chris Getz wanting the team to become more “athletic,” the crew discusses which names come to mind as players who could be traded as a result.

Later, Sox On 35th contributor Maddie Spagnola joins to discuss Pedro Grifol as the White Sox’s manager. Does the team’s decision to bring him back make sense? What growth does he need to show in year two to quiet the concerns around his leadership?