Back from vacation: White Sox South Loop plans and new TV announcer

Record Date: 1/25/2024Rundown [Intro] Josh shares how his vacation to Australia and New Zealand went while Jim shares the painful winter weather he experienced in Nashville [8:01] White Sox Plans for the South Loop: While this is a distraction from what's happening on the field, the White Sox are not the only ones needing the public to focus on something else. The Mayor's office could also use a big project as Mayor Brandon Johnson's approval rating continues to dip. [27:03] White Sox hire John Schriffen as new TV play-by-play announcer: High energy announcer, John Schriffen, joins the White Sox at a time where excitement is hard to find. [45:10] Hello, John Brebbia: White Sox veteran reliever John Brebbia who could lead the bullpen in innings pitched in 2024. [50:35] Garrett Crochet wants to be a starting pitcher: Josh hates this idea. Jim is more open-minded about the possibility in what should be a lost 2024 season for the White Sox. [58:51] Mark Buehrle survives Hall of Fame voting: Can Buehrle survive a decade on the ballot? Will the BBWAA voters have change their minds on starting pitcher credentials to merit a call to the hall? [62:41] White Sox sign four international prospects while a corruption cases pile up in the Dominican Republic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSupport the show: https://soxmachine.com/productsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.