Reid Detmers can ELEVATE White Sox pitching, while Liam Hicks adds only OVERLAP

The Chicago White Sox weigh bold trade decisions as Reid Detmers and Liam Hicks spark heated debate—could a lefty strikeout artist and young catching talent reshape the Sox’s long-term core? Host Todd Welter spotlights the ongoing rumors, dissecting how Hicks’ left-handed bat and positional versatility may offer short-term solutions but create headaches down the road with Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero in the mix. Guest insights from John Frisch of Locked On Angels offer a behind-the-scenes look at what the Los Angeles Angels want in return for Detmers or Jose Soriano, while exploring if prospects like Caleb Bonemer or Billy Carlson are on the table. Would packaging Detmers, Soriano, and a catcher entice the Sox—or is prospect hugging holding them back? Key topics include White Sox roster logjams, the Angels’ shifting strategy under John Mozeliak, and which trades could define Chicago’s playoff push. 00:00 — Detmers, Hicks Trade Rumors Discussion of potential White Sox trades for Reed Detmers and Liam Hicks; analysis of positional redundancy, prospect value, and short- vs. long-term fit. 11:05 — Angels-White Sox Trade Talk Crossover with Locked On Angels discussing trade package possibilities for Detmers/Soriano, Angels' front office changes, and the organizational approach to rebuilding. 19:29 — Detmers vs. Soriano Evaluation Deep dive into Detmers' true value versus surface stats, Soriano's profile, potential trade structures, and negotiation between prospect packages. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwhitesox.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.  Stance Check out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings.  Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase.  Learn more at https://Stance.com. Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at https://Indeed.com/podcast KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.