White Sox must GO BIG and trade for Mason Miller no matter the cost

The Chicago White Sox should weigh a blockbuster trade for Mason Miller to transform the bullpen into a dominant group. Will giving up top prospects for MLB’s most dominant arm propel them into true contention or jeopardize their future core? Host Todd Welter examines the White Sox’s aggressive pursuit of a closer, including near-moves for Aroldis Chapman. The episode spotlights the team’s outfield logjam with Austin Hays and Everson Pereira nearing their returns from the injured list. Welter dissects tough decisions that must be made between not breaking up the DH platoon of Andrew Benintendi and Randal Grichuk. The White Sox will have decide to keep pursuing the upside of Pereira and add more veteran experience against left-handed pitching with Hays. Additional segments unpack rising scrutiny on pitching development after Noah Schultz’s struggles, concerns over Hagen Smith’s regression, and whether the franchise is investing enough in pitching resources. Key storylines include strategic trade packages, bullpen upgrades with Grant Taylor and Jordan Hicks, and the impact of bold front office choices on Chicago’s playoff hopes. 00:00 — Mason Miller Trade Debate Discussion on whether the White Sox should pursue Mason Miller, trade price, and bullpen impact. 10:04 — Outfield Roster Logjam Analysis of upcoming tough choices with injured outfielders returning and DH platoon success. 20:40 — Pitching Development Concerns Scrutiny on pitching prospects’ struggles, organizational development questions, and staff resource allocation. 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.  Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 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 ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. 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)