The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Ep. 100: Ozzie Guillen interview, Part 1

On the 100th episode of the White Sox Talk Podcast, Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox legend Ozzie Guillen. Guillen talks about the 2005 World Series title and what he thought about Bobby Jenks the first time he saw him. Guillen goes in-depth about his future as a major league manager, what has become of his former teammate Sammy Sosa and a lot more.

Bonus Episode: All-request, whatever’s on your mind White Sox Talk Podcast

We opened up the podcast to our favorite people: you the White Sox fan!You asked the questions and we answered them! Who will be the White Sox closer in 2020?Can Avi Garcia be an effective #2 hitter? Who will be the Nicky Delmonico of 2018? Who has been the biggest surprise at spring training? There are questions about Adam Engel, Ryan Cordell, Carson Fulmer, Yoan Moncada, as well as Roger Bossard, Mike Ditka and Rocky Biddle.We also give away a signed Freddy Garcia baseball from 2005.

Ep. 99: The magic of Eloy Jimenez

White Sox fans are gitty about the potential of Eloy Jimenez, the prized prospect who has shown a flare for the dramatic since the White Sox acquired him in the Jose Quintana trade. In this podcast, Chuck Garfien speaks with Jason Benetti who talks about what it was like calling the game on Saturday when Jimenez came off the bench in a game he wasn’t supposed to play and hit the go-ahead home run against the Cubs. They discuss why Jimenez could be a superstar with the White Sox, if it will be difficult for Rick Hahn to keep him in the minors and much more. Plus, Benetti gives Sox fans a sleeper White Sox player in 2018 and he helps Chuck fill out his NCAA Tournament bracket.

Ep. 98: How Hector Santiago is helping the next wave of White Sox pitchers

Signed right before spring training, Hector Santiago has made an immediate impact in his second stint with White Sox--and more than you might expect. Santiago came on the podcast and revealed that he's been helping out Carson Fulmer, who is competing for the same spot in the White Sox rotation. But that's the kind of guy Santiago is. He also talks about what it was like being a free agent during the worst off-season for MLB free agents ever, why he was able to have so much success against the White Sox in his career and why the White Sox will be a force to be reckoned with in the near future and much more.

Bonus Episode: A candid Lucas Giolito, Alec Hansen K’s Joey Votto and who will DH?

White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito speaks with Chuck Garfien at spring training about shedding the label as “the top pitching prospect in baseball.” He says the White Sox could have five future aces in their rotation, he details his best and worst moment in the majors last season and more. Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber are along to talk about Reynaldo Lopez, Dane Dunning and Alec Hansen pitching against the Reds in spring training (Hanson K’d Joey Votto on 3 pitches). They also react to a Jon Heyman report that the White Sox are looking to sign a DH. Should they let Matt Davidson be the guy in 2018?

Ep. 97: Yolmer or Moustakas? What should White Sox do about third base?

Since Joe Crede left in 2008, the White Sox have had a revolving door of third basemen. Now with 2017 1st round pick Jake Burger out for the season, pushing his timeline to the majors back a full year, what should the White Sox do at third base? Stay with Yolmer Sanchez or sign free agent Mike Moustakas? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka discuss and actually come to a unanimous conclusion. You'll hear from Jake Burger talk about his season-ending injury, why Chuck and Ryan are such big fans of him, Chris tabulates how many White Sox third baseman have played the hot corner since Crede (it's not pretty), all while watching the White Sox-Cubs spring training game in Mesa.

Ep. 96: The Three Amigos: Jimenez, Robert and Adolfo

The White Sox 3 outfield prospects are creating a lot of buzz at spring training.On this edition of the podcast, Micker Adolfo tells Chuck Garfien about a conversation they all had about one day becoming the starting outfield for the White Sox. Adolfo talks about his longtime friendship with Jimenez, his impressions of Robert, Luis Basabe and the White Sox future. But first, it's a conversation with MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez who has great insight on many of the White Sox players: Jimenez, Robert, Yoan Moncada and Jose Abreu. He tells an amazing story about why Jimenez decided to sign with the Cubs when he was a teenager, how much Abreu is revered in Cuba and much more.

Ep. 95: Meet the real Tim Anderson

Tim Anderson opens up about his struggles in 2017 and why he wants White Sox fans "to know the real me." Anderson dives into his personal tragedy from last season when his best friend was murdered in Alabama. He talks with Chuck Garfien about the dark days that happened, how counseling helped him, his new leadership role in 2018, if he'll draw more walks this season, "bringing swag to the South Side" with Yoan Moncada and much more.

Ep. 94: Michael Kopech tells all about his past, present and future

The White Sox top pitching prospect sits down with Chuck Garfien for a revealing interview at spring training. Kopech says he almost quit the game after he got into a fight with a Red Sox minor league teammate in 2016. He goes in-depth about his desire to be great, why meditating makes him a better pitcher, his failed PED test in 2015, comparisons to Justin Verlander, possibly becoming the future ace of the White Sox and much more.

Ep. 93: Is it time to drink the White Sox Kool-Aid?

It’s spring training. It’s here! Optimism is everywhere. Things are definitely pointing up with the White Sox, but how much of the Kool-Aid are we willing to drink? A shot glass or go right for the pitcher? Or should we just tap the keg? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey quench their thirst while taping the podcast from the White Sox spring training complex in Glendale, Arizona. They discuss all the players who are already in camp before it officially opens, what role Matt Davidson says he’s willing to play in 2018, what a healthy Nate Jones would do for the bullpen, why this could be a comeback season for Tim Anderson and more!