Show notes
Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphsLink to White Sox 2025 ZiPS Projections: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2025-zips-projections-chicago-white-sox/Rundown[Intro] Customary to ask "Why does ZiPS hate the White Sox?"[2:45] Why Dan Szymborski expects more wins in 2025 for the White Sox[6:58] Patreon Question: What percentile outcome were the Sox for cumulative team WAR last year relative to your preseason projections?[7:52] Patreon Question: If the 2025 White Sox played exactly according to the above projections, would they be in danger of losing 121 games again?[8:47] ZiPS projections for Luis Robert Jr. and if he can still be traded for top prospects[11:31] Why ZiPS likes Chase Meidroth[13:47] What ZiPS thinks of Colson Montgomery after his uneven 2024 season at Charlotte?[16:31] How would Szymborski handle Andrew Benintendi and Andrew Vaughn?[21:21] What does ZiPS think of Miguel Vargas?[23:49] Why Szymborski thinks the signings of Mike Tauchman, Austin Slater, and Josh Rojas are pointless for the White Sox[26:24] If you could grant a 25% increase in offensive production to three White Sox hitters, which would Szymborski choose?[28:16] Why ZiPS is low on Jonathan Cannon entering 2025[30:54] Patreon Question: What are the three-year ZIPS projections for Martin, Burke, and Cannon?[33:44] Worst ZiPS projected bullpen ever[36:09] How should we grade Will Venable in his first year as manager? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
