The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Ep. 86: The must-listen Nicky Delmonico White Sox Talk Podcast

While taking part in the White Sox hitters camp in Glendale, Arizona, Nicky Delmonico joined Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey on the podcast to talk about his impressions of Luis Robert and Eloy Jimenez. But that was only the beginning. Delmonico went in-depth about his first major league season, doing hot yoga this winter with Jake Burger, the one White Sox player he expects to have a big season in 2018 (the answer might surprise you), losing a big bet to Tim Anderson. Plus, Delmonico helps us give away a pair of 3-day passes to Sox Fest and much more.

Ep. 85: Don Cooper with the inside scoop on Kopech, Rodon and a dozen other White Sox pitchers

With some of baseball's top pitching talent in the White Sox system, who better to talk about them than longtime White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper? Coop gives us the goods on Michael Kopech, Alec Hansen, Reynaldo Lopez, Dylan Cease, Joakim Soria and many others. He reveals the adjustment Lucas Giolito made last season that changed everything for the young right-hander, the one White Sox pitcher he thinks will make a big jump in 2018, and explains why he thinks the White Sox could surprise people in 2018.

Ep. 84: What should the White Sox give up for Christian Yelich?

With the Miami Marlins listening to offers for Christian Yelich, what should the White Sox be willing to give up for the All-Star outfielder? MLB.com’s Phil Rogers joins Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka to discuss the possibilities. They also talk about the White Sox bullpen trade that netted Joakim Soria and Luis Avilan, who the White Sox will sign to help their starting rotation and much more.

Ep. 83: 2018 Hall of Fame class...is this the year Bonds and Clemens get into Cooperstown (along with Thome)?

With the Hall of Fame announcing its 2018 inductees on January 24, Chuck Garfien, Chris Kamka and Rob Wiatrowski revealed their Hall of Fame ballots in a lively debate about who should get into Cooperstown and who shouldn’t. Plus, will Jim Thome be a first ballot Hall of Famer? What about Omar Vizquel? They talk Bonds, Clemens, Schilling, Walker, McGriff, Mussina and many more.

Ep. 82: MLB.com’s Jim Callis reveals five under-the-radar White Sox prospects

We all know about the big name prospects in the White Sox organization like Kopech, Jimenez, Robert and Collins, but what about some of the lesser known players who could have big upsides in their future? MLB.com senior writer Jim Callis comes on the podcast to give Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey five minor league players that White Sox fans should look out for in 2018. They also talk about the White Sox deep farm system, the upside of Alec Hansen, and more.

Ep. 81: Best Guests and Top Moments of 2017

We wrap up the year with a greatest hits podcast, featuring the top 10 moments that happened on the podcast in 2017: Scott Podsednik brought to tears talking about his 2005 World Series home run, Eloy Jimenez saying he wants to be as good as Miguel Cabrera and Mike Trout, Tim Raines explaining how he played baseball on cocaine, Mark Buehrle admitting he drank beers during Game 3 of the World Series before getting the save and more. Other guests include A.J. Pierzynski, Rick Hahn, Michael Kopech, Nick Hostetler, Alec Hansen and Dane Dunning.

Ep. 80: Hawk Harrelson, A.J. Pierzynski on being simultaneously loved and hated

Chuck Garfien sits down with Hawk Harrelson and A.J. Pierzynski in their first interview together to discuss their unique relationship which goes back 25 years to when Pierzynski was in high school and was considered the most hated baseball player in Orlando, Florida. Hawk talks about convincing Ken Williams to sign Pierzynski as a free agent in 2005, the time he wanted to fight Texas Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla after he beaned Pierzynski twice in a game. Harrelson tells the story about playing in a foursome with Michael Jordan, Jim McMahon and Mike Ditka. They also discuss the White Sox rivalry with the Twins in the 2000's, umpire Joe West, arm wrestling, Hawk's autobiography, AJ's plea to get Harrelson in the broadcasting wing in the Hall of Fame, their plan to call a White Sox game together next season, and much more.

Ep. 79: Rick Hahn says to expect things to be a lot more interesting at next year’s Winter Meetings

On Day 3 of the MLB Winter Meetings, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn came on the podcast to talk with Chuck Garfien about the White Sox offseason plans and their future. Among the topics: the trade market for Jose Abreu, rebuilding the bullpen and possible free-agent pitchers the White Sox might sign (Garfien gives Hahn a couple suggestions). Hahn also explains why next offseason the White Sox will be more active with moves, and he promises to come on a future remote White Sox Talk Podcast as long as there is karaoke. Then, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago joins the podcast to talk about Jerry Reinsdorf saying it will be “a joke” if Jim Thome doesn’t make the Hall of Fame on the first ballot and why the White Sox likely won’t trade for Manny Machado.

Ep. 78: Peter Gammons explains why Michael Kopech will win a Cy Young Award

On Day 2 of the MLB Winter Meetings, Chuck Garfien speaks with legendary baseball writer Peter Gammons, who shares his knowledge about the key figures in the White Sox rebuild. He explains why Michael Kopech will win a Cy Young Award one day, and he raves about Carson Fulmer as well as the returns the White Sox got last year at the Winter Meetings in the Sale and Eaton trades. Then Garfien is joined by White Sox manager Rick Renteria who talks about Jose Abreu’s leadership, if he sees the White Sox trading Abreu, what he’s seen from Luis Robert and more. We wrap up the podcast with NBC Sports Chicago’s Vinnie Duber, who’s covering the White Sox at the Winter Meetings. They discuss whether the White Sox would trade for Manny Machado or Christian Yelich and give a list of free-agent pitchers the White Sox should sign.

Ep. 77: Playoffs? Dan Plesac says White Sox could compete for wild card in 2018

On Day 1 of the MLB Winter Meetings, Dan Plesac of MLB Network joins Chuck Garfien to talk about the White Sox rebuild. He raves about the team future and says he believes the White Sox could compete for a wild card berth in 2018. Plesac talks at length about White Sox prospects Eloy Jimenez, Yoan Moncada and Michael Kopech. He also uses his incredible photographic memory to recall certain at-bats he had in career against Tony Gwynn, Dave Winfield, Cal Ripken, Rafael Palmiero and Mo Vaughn. You’ll also hear Rick Hahn speak with reporters about trade talk picking up since arriving at the Winter Meetings and A.J. Pierzynski talks about being named a White Sox team ambassador and wanting to call a game this season with Hawk Harrelson.