Hooks & Runs
Apr 21, 2020
Ep. 7 - It's Just That Simple
Eric and Craig continue with the All Time Greats, part 2, celebrate Rudy T's induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame and reconsider Wilco at 25 years
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Ep. 56 - The Chicago White Sox & the A. L. Central /w Brett Ballantini
This week continues our series looking at each MLB division with Brett Ballantini, managing editor of South Side Sox, SBNation's White Sox blog, and podcast host for South Side Sox Podcast. The White Sox, one of baseball's youngest and most exciting teams hired 76-year old Hall of Famer Tony LaRussa to manage the team . A marriage made in heaven -- only time will tell? We chatted with Brett about the White Sox after Eloy Jimenez's serious injury and the A.L. Central which is shaping up to be a real dog fight in 2021.
Also this week, the 2021 WAR (Wins Above Replacement) Draft.