Reporting from the 2025 MLB GM Meetings

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Rundown

• [Intro] The Chicago White Sox introduce Derek Shomon as their new hitting coach. Audio from Chris Getz and Will Venable, who share their excitement in bringing Shomon on board. Getz also chimes in why the White Sox are having such turnover at the hitting coach position, and Shomon shares his goals for White Sox hitters. 
• [15:04] James Fegan joins from Las Vegas as he covers the 2025 MLB GM Meetings. He shares what the White Sox are hoping to improve upon offensively adding Shomon to the coaching staff. Jim Margalus chimes in about the White Sox continued focus on improving their results against fastballs. 
• [22:52] Around MLB: Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are indictment is a shocker when considering the amount of live prop bets that MLB allows. What will change for MLB when it comes to gambling to avoid future instances of game fixing? 
• [33:15] GM Meetings: James and Jim share what they hope to learn from the GM Meetings as Getz speaks to the media on Wednesday, November 12. 
• [40:03] Josh Nelson presents his Offseason Plan Project to Jim and James for their feedback. How do they feel about Josh's plan, and how close could the White Sox actual offseason activity look like his plan.

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