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White Sox Update: Anderson, ‘Play Fast’, Drohan, Leasure

Originally posted on Sox On 35th | By Jordan Lazowski | Last updated Feb 23, 2024 12:25 AM ET

Tomorrow brings the first Cactus League game of the spring!

As we await tomorrow’s opener, here are Thursday’s storylines regarding some injuries, some early pitching positives, and a new home for a White Sox homegrown player.

Katz provides updates on Cease, Kopech, Soroka

Pitchers have been the talk of camp early for the White Sox, with Ethan Katz giving the following notes regarding members of his staff:

On Michael Kopech: “He’s been phenomenal. Ball’s coming out hot and he’s pounding the strike zone, so right now he’s in a great spot.”
On Dylan Cease, who is already hitting 97 mph: “He looks really sharp, the fastball command is really good.”
On Mike Soroka: “He’s moving different down the mound. What he was able to do prior to injuries is something he’s not able to do as much, so we’re kind of working with his new delivery, understanding how good the sinker was in years past, and trying to get him as close to that as possible with where he’s at with his delivery, what he can and can’t do.”

White Sox bullpen injury news, plus observations from Ethan Katz on Cease, Kopech, Leasure, Soroka, others. https://t.co/Q9yfWCwYVd
— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) February 22, 2024

Tim Anderson agrees to deal with Marlins

After rumors yesterday surrounding Tim Anderson’s future, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported today that the former White Sox shortstop agreed to a one-year, $5M deal to be the Marlins’ starting shortstop.

Thank you, TA7 https://t.co/NN62brR9zd
— Sox On 35th (@SoxOn35th) February 22, 2024

Tim Anderson’s latest on Instagram pic.twitter.com/HwG94lIeI5
— Sox On 35th (@SoxOn35th) February 22, 2024

Grifol discusses desire to play fast

"Play fast." Here's what the White Sox are talking about from my Tuesday Newsletter: https://t.co/TxJgvW7pQd
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) February 21, 2024

Injury Notes: Brebbia, Drohan

John Brebbia has right calf strain, but Pedro Grifol said they are hopeful he can still be ready for opening day.

Rule 5 pick Shane Drohan had nerve decompression surgery on his throwing shoulder. Grifol said he could start a throwing program at the end of spring.
— James Fegan (@JRFegan) February 22, 2024

White Sox hold photo day

Greetings from Photo Day pic.twitter.com/uhSWREOvOL
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) February 21, 2024

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— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) February 21, 2024

Sights and Sounds

Ethan Katz said Jordan Leasure is making people take notice at Sox camp.

“I asked Benintedi the other day, ‘Who’s the best guy you’ve faced so far?’ And (Leasure’s) name popped up. That was a huge compliment. The fastball gets on guys.”
— Vinnie Duber (@VinnieDuber) February 22, 2024

New #WhiteSox TV voice John Schriffen is ready for inevitable scrutiny. He'll debut Friday on NBC Sports Chicago.https://t.co/ktoiAbdnh7 pic.twitter.com/CMk0snRzQh
— Jeff Agrest # (@JeffAgrest) February 22, 2024

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— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) February 22, 2024

Crochet will throw one inning as the starter in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers, per pitching coach Ethan Katz.
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) February 22, 2024

Ethan Katz said a lot of pitchers impressing at Sox camp, mentioning two vets not getting much pub, Jakes Woodford and Cousins, before hyping Justin Anderson, who hasn’t pitched in bigs since 2019.

“He is a big-time arm. People should know about him and not forget about him.”
— Vinnie Duber (@VinnieDuber) February 22, 2024

Jesse Chavez correctly lists every MLB team he’s played for in order

(via @whitesox) pic.twitter.com/aSvtmmO84k
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) February 20, 2024

Had Twitter open on my phone when I shoved it in my pocket to start talking to the manager. It clicked through and made a video start loudly playing, panicked and chucked my phone away a great distance with my left hand, impressing Grifol.
— James Fegan (@JRFegan) February 22, 2024