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The #whitesox are inching closer to #openingday and #guff BA & #jhood get together on the podcast to discuss whether or not #shanesmith and #colsonmontgomery can take the next step towards stardom.  Smith was a Rule 5 'great story' in 2025 and, after an #allstar season, now takes the reigns as Opening Day starter for the Sox when they face the #milwaukeebrewers in a few weeks.  The guys build the case as to why it can continue as well as why he may just settle in to a good spot in the rotation.  As for Montgomery, the guys all say that 2025 was for real and that a star in in the making on the Southside, despite a subpar spring.  But, BA discusses why stats don't 'really' matter when you're getting your work in in the desert.  Plus, the guys discuss the White Sox style of play as they've performed as one of the best in all of the Cactus League.  And, a great BA story on #kennywilliams that leads to thoughts on his playing career.

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