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Takeaways from 2026 camp

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Rundown

  • [Intro] Sounds from camp as Shane Smith shares his thoughts about the first spring outing and how the pressure feels different from last year.
  • [6:28] This is the final weekend for WBC players before they join their respective countries' squads. Munetaka Murakami's first base defense will be something to watch as he's still getting used to the position.
  • [14:47] Lenyn Sosa will get more reps at third base to expand his usage and find a way to keep his bat on the roster.
  • [18:16] Noah Schultz will be making his first spring appearance. Jim Margalus shares what two things he's going to be watching for in that outing. 
  • [21:41] First impressions of Anthony Kay, who is throwing harder than expected. 
  • [26:05] Spring Training injury updates that include Luisangel Acuna needing stitches.
  • [31:25] Jerry Reinsdorf turned 90 years old on Wednesday. What would be a suitable gift for him? Also, Jim opines on Steve Stone's interview in the Chicago Sun-Times. 
  • [40:15] Thanks to our subscribers and supporters, James Fegan was able to provide amazing coverage of the White Sox spring training activity. He's heading home this weekend, but before leaving, James explains why this year's mood is very similar to that back in 2019.

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