Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed former Houston Astros director of scouting and current national writer at FanGraphs Kevin Goldstein to the FutureSox podcast. Kevin published a piece detailing the intrigue White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal brings to a ballclub and explores what's necessary for Madrigal to take the next step.

Mike, James and Kevin went on to discuss the significance of MiLB returning following a season off, as well as a number of stories from Kevin's time scouting for the Astros. One included an experience with White Sox executive Kenny Williams at a tryout. Is Garrett Crochet ticketed to be a starter? Does Micker Adolfo have a shot to be a big-league regular? How have the White Sox managed Michael Kopech during a season with limitations? Kevin answers all that and more on this episode.

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