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Spare Parts: Convening at the winter meetings

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Josh, James and I are heading to Orlando today for the winter meetings, the kind of trip made possible by Sox Machine subscribers. We’ll be on hand for the draft lottery, the Rule 5 draft, daily scrums, manager press conferences, and whatever else we come across through Wednesday. Follow us on every platform — the… The post Spare Parts: Convening at the winter meetings appeared … [Read more...] about Spare Parts: Convening at the winter meetings

Sporcle Saturday: Following up on shortstop

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Several weeks ago, I ran a Sporcle looking at shortstops with the most appearances in a White Sox uniform. As some folks pointed out in the comments (and a niggling sense I had while putting it together), some of the inputs based on career games or other data meant that some seemingly-obvious choices didn't make the cut. Because it's the offseason, and I'm not necessarily … [Read more...] about Sporcle Saturday: Following up on shortstop

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