Spring training opened with a different kind of energy.
Feb 10, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Jonathan Cannon (48) warms up during spring training camp at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Last year felt uncertain.
This year feels deliberate.
The buzz in Glendale is louder.
The White Sox didn’t tiptoe into camp.
They arrived with expectations.
An aggressive offseason changed the mood.
Feb 10, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox catchers work out during spring training camp at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Veterans now stand beside rising prospects.
Chris Getz made his intentions clear.
Development still matters.
But winning matters more now.
Tuesday’s bullpen sessions set the tone.
Arms were firing early.
Shane Smith looked sharp and confident.
Jonathan Cannon and Sean Burke followed.
Sep 16, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (8) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Young talent is no longer wide-eyed.
They carry experience into year two.
Then come the prized prospects.
Hagen Smith and Noah Schultz drew immediate attention.
Their presence alone raises anticipation.
The bullpen overhaul feels intentional.
Seranthony Dominguez arrives fresh off a dominant season.
Jordan Hicks brings overpowering velocity.
David Sandlin represents long-term upside.
Erick Fedde returns seeking redemption.
His prior success overseas once revived his career.
Chicago hopes lightning strikes twice.
Sean Newcomb and Anthony Kay add depth.
Competition is everywhere.
Nothing feels guaranteed.
Behind the plate, intrigue builds quietly.
Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero form a dynamic pairing.
Both are young.
Both are dangerous.
Teel added twenty pounds of muscle.
He wants more than eight home runs.
His .375 on-base percentage screams maturity.
Quero remains steady and reliable.
He handled the staff for 111 games.
Experience gives him leverage.
Splitting time may not be simple.
But it’s a problem teams envy.
Then there’s Murakami.
Every swing draws a crowd.
Every crack of the bat echoes.
He cleared fences with ease.
Opposite field power stunned onlookers.
The hype feels justified.
Even after the locker room name mishap.
His bat does the talking now.
Expectations have shifted dramatically.
No one whispers rebuild anymore.
Jonathan Cannon said it plainly.
It’s time to win games.
Chemistry isn’t forced anymore.
It already exists.
Players trained together all winter.
The camaraderie feels organic.
Chris Getz echoed that confidence.
The second-half surge meant something.
This team believes momentum is real.
There’s no playoff guarantee.
But there is conviction.
The South Side feels different.
And this time, it doesn’t feel temporary.
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