The Chicago White Sox shocked the baseball world with an improbable 2005 World Series win. How did a team that traded away star Carlos Lee for "Punch and Judy hitter" Scott Podsednik pull off the ultimate upset? Former hosts of this show Herb Lawrence and Nick Murawski joined current host Todd Welter to discuss how the team exceeded expectations.

Unpack the surprising success of the '05 Sox, from Kenny Williams' controversial offseason moves to Ozzie Guillen's game-changing "Ozzie Ball" strategy. Former hosts Herb Lawrence and Nick Murawski break down key contributions from unlikely heroes like Jermaine Dye, Bobby Jenks, and El Duque. Relive the electric fan experience as Chicago's South Side underdogs defied expectations and silenced doubters on their way to a championship.

0:00 Intro: 2005 White Sox unexpected World Series run

5:19 Underrated offseason moves before 2005 season

11:43 Nick's perspective on 2005 team expectations

17:50 El Duque and key pitching contributions

21:33 Following the 2005 Sox run in Chicago area

26:52 Nervous energy and staying humble as fans

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