What we learned from SoxFest 2025

Rundown: [Intro] You can read how Josh Nelson felt about SoxFest, but James Fegan shares his thoughts about the event [6:43] Drew Thorpe has a setback in his rehab that could impact his ability to be ready for Opening Day [13:09] Noah Schultz is feeling confident coming off his 2024 campaign and why further developing his pitch mix is a focus [16:54] Hagen Smith has several pitches, but he shared why the cutter is becoming his best pitch. [21:21] Braden Montgomery use of advance hitting technology could help give him a step up in development and why Josh thinks Montgomery has the makings to be a star player. [31:02] Man, it sure feels like it's Colson Montgomery's job to lose as Opening Day shortstop [37:57] Miguel Vargas has gained weight this offseason and bulking up is in hopes of increasing his exit velocity [43:34] Looking at the current Non-Roster Invitees, James picks a handful of players who could make the Opening Day roster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 970 of the Sox Machine podcast, hosted by Blue Wire, titled "What we learned from SoxFest 2025" was published on January 27, 2025 and runs 51 minutes.

January 27, 2025 ·51m · Sox Machine

Summary

Rundown: [Intro] You can read how Josh Nelson felt about SoxFest, but James Fegan shares his thoughts about the event [6:43] Drew Thorpe has a setback in his rehab that could impact his ability to be ready for Opening Day [13:09] Noah Schultz is feeling confident coming off his 2024 campaign and why further developing his pitch mix is a focus [16:54] Hagen Smith has several pitches, but he shared why the cutter is becoming his best pitch. [21:21] Braden Montgomery use of advance hitting technology could help give him a step up in development and why Josh thinks Montgomery has the makings to be a star player. [31:02] Man, it sure feels like it's Colson Montgomery's job to lose as Opening Day shortstop [37:57] Miguel Vargas has gained weight this offseason and bulking up is in hopes of increasing his exit velocity [43:34] Looking at the current Non-Roster Invitees, James picks a handful of players who could make the Opening Day roster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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