James Fox
@JamesFox917
Father, Husband, Teacher, HS Football Coach #PorterPride. Managing Editor and Podcast Co-Host @FutureSox. Mundane sports opinions only.
Source: the Chicago #WhiteSox have opened contract extension talks with outfielder Luis Robert. No details on willingness or expectation but the deal would likely be in the 8 year $80-$90 million range.
7th round corner infielder Anthony Depino (senior sign) from Rhode Island received $150K from the #WhiteSox which is underslot. Ohio State RHP Blaine Wynk receives $248,700 (slot value) in the 8th round per @BaseballAmerica.
The #WhiteSox 2025 Draft by bonus: 1. Billy Carlson $6.2 million 2. Jaden Fauske $3 million 3. Landon Hodge $1.1 million 4. Kyle Lodise $925K 5. Gabe Davis $560K 6. Colby Shelton $450K 7. Blaine Wynk $249K 8. Matthew Boughton $200K 9. Ely Brown $175K 10. Depino/Galvan
The White Sox have signed their full draft class, and a few UDFAs
The #WhiteSox spent $14,579,975 in total on their 2025 MLB Draft class. All of the signing details are listed here in our draft tracker at @FutureSox: futuresox.net/2025/07/19/202…
The #WhiteSox signed 5th rounder Gabe Davis (RHP) for $560K and 6th rounder Colby Shelton (SS) for $450K according to @BaseballAmerica. Both players are overslot.
The #WhiteSox signed 11th rounder and Texas prep infielder Matthew Boughton for $200K. 12th rounder Ely Brown (Draft Eligible Sophomore) from Mercer received $175K per @BaseballAmerica.
3rd-rder Kyle Lodise signs w/@WhiteSox for $925,000 (slot 76 value = $1,076,800). @GTBaseball SS, disciplined approach, hard contact all fields, high baseball IQ. @MLBDraft
The #WhiteSox spent right up to their limit on the 2025 MLB Draft. Great process by them.
The #WhiteSox spent $12,769,600 on the 2025 draft. They are under their spending threshold by only $8K. They spent the maximum amount that they could spend. Kudos to them.
From @TheAthleticMLB today on Luis Robert. @MLBBruceLevine linked the #WhiteSox to Brett Baty of the #Mets yesterday and the team really liked southpaw Boston Bateman in last year’s draft from #Padres. Could be potential options.
Prospects are #13 and #21 at @BaseballAmerica
SOURCE: Trade talks between #Padres and #Braves have intensified. The #Padres are very interested in landing Marcell Ozuna. According to the source, the #Braves would receive Padres' No. 18 prospect RHP Francis Peña and No. 21 prospect RHP Ryan Bergert. @z101digital
Josiah Hartshorn signs w/@Cubs for $2 million (slot 181 value = $355,800), new @MLBDraft record for 6th rd. California prep OF, switch-hitter w/power & good approach, right-field profile. Texas A&M recruit.
Rich Hill’s son is in the stands tonight cheering on dad. #royals #Cubs
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The @FutureSox RoundUp with myself and @NotCease will be live at 8:30 CT! We'll talk prospects performing well out of the break and then dive into mock trades for White Sox players at the deadline: youtube.com/live/D7P_lbF5L…
The #WhiteSox have $12.7 million to spend on the draft. They've spent $10.3 million on prep hitters Billy Carlson, Jaden Fauske and Landon Hodge so far.
2nd-rounder Jaden Fauske officially signs w/@WhiteSox for $2,997,500 (slot 44 value = $$2,223,600). Illinois prep OF, one of more advanced HS bats in @MLBDraft, potential 20-20 center fielder, also offers intrigue as a catcher. Louisiana State recruit.
Former Nazareth Academy outfielder Jaden Fauske will sign with the #WhiteSox this week for $3 million. He was taken with the 44th overall pick. Slot value just over $2.2 million.
This is a bargain. #WhiteSox
4th-rder Landon Hodge signs w/@WhiteSox for $1,097,500 (slot 106 value = $722,600). California prep C, one of better HS backstops in @MLBDraft, quality lefty bat, athletic for his position. Louisiana State recruit.
Totally disagree. I’d be shocked if they picked up the option. He’ll be traded. #WhiteSox
Interesting note from @Buster_ESPN on Robert Jr. “It seems unlikely that Robert Jr. will be dealt, unless a team makes a big bet”
Hold the #hugwatch; scheduled day off for Luis Robert Jr., manager Will Venable says. "Just to keep him plugged in, the way he was running around out there in Pittsburgh and a hot day yesterday."
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