Steve Stone previews White Sox's home opener against Blue Jays

Steve Stone joins Mully & Haugh Show to preview the White Sox's home opener against the Blue Jays, offering expert analysis on the team's pitching strategy, lineup construction, and the new ABS challenge system. Stone emphasizes the importance of starting pitchers protecting the bullpen, particularly in light of the Sox's inconsistent early-season rotation, and expresses cautious optimism about Grant Taylor's potential as a starter despite his limited experience. He also discusses Shane Smith's struggles, noting his high ceiling despite command issues, and highlights the team's lack of positional certainty, which forces manager Will Venable to rely on versatility. Stone critiques the overuse of challenge reviews early in games, advocating for strategic conservation of challenges for late-game critical moments. He also evaluates Mune Murakami’s offensive role, suggesting he could thrive in the 2–4 batting slots if the team improves on-base consistency. Overall, Stone remains hopeful for a turnaround as the season progresses.