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DECISION TIME: Why the White Sox should INSTALL Grant Taylor in the Rotation and END uncertainty
Episode 1331
Tuesday, 7 April, 2026
Should Grant Taylor finally be moved into the starting rotation? Host Todd Welter urges the White Sox leadership to stop hedging and trust Taylor’s electric stuff after his dominant outings as an opener. The podcast examines management’s risk-aversion, weighing injury concerns, pitcher development strategies, and the mixed messages from manager Will Venable and pitching director Brian Bannister. Key discussions spotlight Garrett Crochet’s past transition, bullpen tactics, and why leveraging Taylor against top-of-the-order hitters may only be a missed opportunity if he’s not stretched out as a starter. Plus, listeners get a breakdown of the Doug Nikhazy waiver claim, the ongoing struggle for Shane Murphy’s promotion, and quirky mailbag questions—including the infamous “air conditioning” conspiracy for the 1987 and 1991 Twins. Can the White Sox afford to play it safe, or is now the time to unleash Grant Taylor as a starter? 00:00 Grant Taylor Starter Debate Discussion of the White Sox leadership's indecision regarding making Grant Taylor a starter, critique of team's messaging, Taylor's recent performance as an opener, and comparison to other pitchers. 06:53 Front Office & Role Messaging Quotes from manager Will Venable and pitching director Brian Bannister on Taylor’s role, speculation on the organization’s long-term plans, possible trade value, and critiques of their vague communication. 19:39 Mailbag & Waiver Claims Listener mailbag segment covering the Doug Nikhazy waiver claim, Shane Murphy’s status, White Sox prospect discussions, nickname suggestions, and other listener questions. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwhitesox.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. You can meet face-to-face with a real tax expert, and your documents get uploaded straight to your TurboTax app on the spot. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to find a store near you and book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
