A flurry of news from the south side of Chicago, and a quick look at rookie pitchers
10/13/20 • 19 min
Al and DVR discuss several news items from the White Sox including surgery for Nick Madrigal, an encouraging update on Garrett Crochet, Michael Kopech's 2021 outlook, and their observations of a handful of rookie pitchers.
Rundown
0:46 A Quick Tommy Pham Update
1:32 A Look Back at Adam Duvall's 2020 Resurgence
4:13 Nick Madrigal Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
5:48 Checking In on Garrett Crochet
7:23 Expectations for Andrew Vaughn in 2021
8:31 Michael Kopech and 2020 Opt-Outs
10:42 Looking Back at Some of the Top Rookie Starting Pitchers
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Al and DVR discuss several news items from the White Sox including surgery for Nick Madrigal, an encouraging update on Garrett Crochet, Michael Kopech's 2021 outlook, and their observations of a handful of rookie pitchers.
Rundown
0:46 A Quick Tommy Pham Update
1:32 A Look Back at Adam Duvall's 2020 Resurgence
4:13 Nick Madrigal Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
5:48 Checking In on Garrett Crochet
7:23 Expectations for Andrew Vaughn in 2021
8:31 Michael Kopech and 2020 Opt-Outs
10:42 Looking Back at Some of the Top Rookie Starting Pitchers
Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB
Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper
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Al and DVR discuss Charlie Morton's future, a few potential bounceback bats for 2021, and try to set their expectations for several rookie hitters who flashed their potential during brief 2020 debuts.
Rundown
1:03 Charlie Morton's Uncertain Future
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7:00 Bobby Dalbec's Power-Heavy Debut
8:27 Ke'Bryan Hayes & Randy Arozarena's Added Power
10:26 Ryan Mountcastle & Alec Bohm
14:27 Edwin Rios' Paths to Playing Time in 2021
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Kershaw in 2021, Gonsolin's future role, and disappointing early-round bats
Al and DVR discuss expectations for Clayton Kershaw in 2021 in the wake of a setback with his back during the NLCS, the future role of Tony Gonsolin, disappointing early-round hitters from 2020 and whether they are interested in targeting those players at a discount for next season.
Rundown
1:05 Clayton Kershaw's Impressive 2020; What Might 2021 Bring?
2:56 Will Tony Gonsolin Have a Rotation Spot of His Own?
5:26 Interest in Randy Dobnak?
7:12 Chasing Keegan Akin in Baltimore?
8:49 Deivi Garcia and J.T. Brubaker
11:13 Disappointing Early-Round Bats (2021 Buy-Low Considerations)
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