Episode 27: Mark Buehrle with Scott Merkin

On today’s podcast, Jim is joined by Scott Merkin, Chicago White Sox beat writer for MLB.com, to breakdown the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB pitcher Mark Buehrle. Jim and Scott first discuss Buehrle's remarkable efficiency and some of his top performances, including his perfect game and performance in the 2005 World Series (3:49). Then, they talk Catfish Hunter, Bob Lemon, Jack Morris, and Buehrle's consistency (15:00). Finally, they run through a list of the best pitchers from the 2000s, before making a final verdict on whether or not Buehrle deserves a place in Cooperstown (32:03). Jim then debts his new segment "No New Friends" with two lifelong White Sox fans (45:49). They talk favorite Buehrle moments, debate who is a part of an all-time White Sox starting rotation, and do a snake draft to build their own White Sox Mount Rushmore.