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Following up: Anthony Kay fits White Sox’s type, perhaps too well

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A day before the White Sox agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with Anthony Kay after rejuvenating his career in Japan, the Blue Jays landed the most coveted overseas rehab project, signing KBO MVP Cody Ponce for three years and $30 million. Except the Blue Jays also signed Dylan Cease for seven years and… The post Following up: Anthony Kay fits White Sox’s type, perhaps … [Read more...] about Following up: Anthony Kay fits White Sox’s type, perhaps too well

Looking overseas for rotation help, White Sox sign Anthony Kay to two-year deal

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Chris Getz’s first multi-year contract went to a pitcher who rejuvenated his career overseas, so why not go back to the well? Perhaps that’s the thinking before the White Sox’s first free agent signing of the winter, as a source confirmed to Sox Machine that Anthony Kay is under contract for two years and a… The post Looking overseas for rotation help, White Sox sign Anthony … [Read more...] about Looking overseas for rotation help, White Sox sign Anthony Kay to two-year deal

White Sox to name José Leger as new first base coach

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The White Sox have yet to announce their full uniformed coaching staff for the 2026 season, but at least they've gotten to first base. Gigantes del Cibao of LIDOM (Dominican Winter League) announced on Monday that their manager, José Leger has been named the new White Sox first base coach. Dominican newspaper Diario Libre also reported the news, and now Sox Machine can confirm … [Read more...] about White Sox to name José Leger as new first base coach

Offseason Plan Project Recap, Part I: Coaching staff and contract decisions

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The 2025-26 Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project came to a close on Nov. 15, right as Josh Naylor came off the board as the winter’s first major signing, and right as the White Sox were set to conduct their obligatory offseason contract decisions. When the dust settled, 51 Sox Machine members contributed plans, up from… The post Offseason Plan Project Recap, Part I: Coaching … [Read more...] about Offseason Plan Project Recap, Part I: Coaching staff and contract decisions