Autumn Dreamin

Sounds like he'd be happy to: https://chicago.suntimes.com/pope-leo-xiv/2025/11/19/justin-ishbia-pope-white-sox-stadium

[T]his morning in Vatican City Justin and his wife Kristen met the pope, delivered a team autographed 2005 White Sox World Series replica jersey, and conveyed the first pitch invitation to Pope Leo, who said yes so long as his schedule permits. [...] "I requested His Holiness Pope Leo XIV bless the anticipated new home of the White Sox and pray that he lifts the team and Chicago in peace and strength," Ishbia said.

Catching up on the new guy...I like his energy. He was in the middle of a doubleheader (vs. Sosa's team) at the time of the trade yesterday.

Don't forget the two Smiths. Opponents can't use scouting reports if they can't keep up with who's who out there...

Official: https://x.com/whitesox/status/1990930892395585978

https://x.com/JRFegan/status/1990930660509561068 Apparently Steven Wilson also headed to TB

Everson Pereira is currently playing winter ball in Venezuela (as in, he's literally in a game at this moment). He's got a .951 OPS (.309/.424/.527) through 15 games there, with 7 XBH (2HR), 9BB, and 12K. Decent AAA numbers last season (.256/.359/.508 with 21HR), got a 65AB cup of coffee with the Rays.

https://x.com/DanielAlvarezEE/status/1990921837560123688 Getz still at work, Yoendrys Gomez to the Rays now

2-4 with a pair of doubles for Montgomery today.

Smith also made the roster

https://x.com/DrakeMann4/status/1986914369704501730

https://www.mlb.com/milb/news/arizona-fall-league-top-performers-week-4-2025?t=arizona-fall-league-coverage

https://www.mlb.com/news/royals-pitchers-connect-with-zach-bove

He's gonna have nightmares about this lead if they don't pull through...

Man that's very close at home

Fuller guy?

Richardson was on the Giants staff with Bannister in 2020-23 too...he could put in a good word for the org? Not sure I've ever had a strong position on a potential 1B coach hire, but I think I'd really like this one. His contract officially ends in a week. I suppose it's possible he's looking for a promotion rather than another 1B coach gig though. Tangentially related to the coaching vacancies, I also saw earlier that the Sox are hiring more quants:

The Mets were 147-165 (89.1%) on SBs despite not having a particularly speedy roster, by far the highest success rate in the league (Cubs were second at 82.1%). Soto in particular credited Richardson for his career high 38 steals this year. Considering the Mets' deep pockets, one assumes the hangup isn't money, so...Getz should make a call?

1. Sam Antonacci, 2B, White Sox Team: Glendale Desert Dogs Age: 22 Why He’s Here: .692/.765/.923 (9-for-13), 5 R, 0 2B, 0 3B, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 4 BB, 2 SO, 5-for-6 SB The Scoop: While Antonacci may lack the prototypical power of an AFL standout, his blend of contact, approach and speed was very much on display last week. The 22-year-old was an impossible out, as he reached base in 13 of his 17 trips to the batter’s box. Once on base, he put his wheels to good use, stealing five bases. The former Coastal Carolina standout enjoyed a breakout season in 2025, hitting .291/.433/409 with 48 stolen bases across 116 games. Antonacci lacks the impact typical of an everyday regular, but he’s showing a nice combination of plate skills and speed that could soon earn him opportunities in the majors.