Pod guest extraordinaire and top-tier South Side Sox contributor Tommy Barbee returns to discuss the second series of 2024, vs. Atlanta. The White Sox face off against the Braves and a few old friends in Atlanta’s rotation. Just barely missing Chris Sale, the White Sox will likely see the likes of Reynaldo López and Aaron Bummer, now working with better pitching coaches.
- What’s new in Atlanta?
- Grading the offseason and Aaron Bummer
- Confidence going into 2024 with a chip on their shoulder
- Pitching matchups with old friends and aces
- Garrett Crochet: good at pitching
- Threats, fears, and keys to winning a series
- Predictions for 2024
- Tommy’s 90 matchup for the World Series
- Making baseball fun again with steroids
As mentioned in the episode, the ice cream sundae bar featuring the Astros helmet:
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