The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Ep. 36: How soon could the White Sox bring up Yoan Moncada?

Ryan McGuffey and Rob Wiatrowski are joined by CSN Chicago.com’s Dan Hayes to discuss his recent weekend visting all four White Sox minor league affiliates. We talk about the players that stood out most and what might be the earliest we see Yoan Moncada.
Plus – the Matt Davidson story would make quite the read and why the Orioles giving up on Miguel Gonzalez has benefitted the White Sox present and possible future.

Ep. 35: Jason Benetti on Avisail Garcia’s red-hot start to the season

Jason Benetti joins Ryan McGuffey and Slavko Bekovic to break down the hottest hitter in the MLB through two weeks: Avisail Garcia. Plus, an update on some of the best performances thus far from the top White Sox prospects and a comparison of James Shields starts from 2016 and 2017. Also, is there a specific reason for Jose Quintana's early struggles as he finally addresses the trade rumors.

Ep. 34: Newly signed outfielder Ryan Raburn joins the show

On the latest edition of the White Sox Talk Podcast, Chuck Garfien interviews newly signed outfielder Ryan Raburn.
Raburn has spent years tormenting the White Sox with clutch hits, so imagine the surprise when the Sox announced the minor league deal. Raburn talks about his success against the Sox and what he can bring to the team.
Later, CSNChicago.com's Dan Hayes joins Garfien to break down the first week of the season. The two talk about Avi Garcia's scorching start and whether the offense will ever give Jose Quintana run support. They also analyze the nice starts from prospects Yoan Moncada, Michael Kopech, Dan Hayes and Zack Collins.

Ep. 33: Which free agents are Rick Hahn targeting over the next three seasons?

Dan Hayes joins Chuck Garfien and Slavko Bekovic to talk about Rick Hahn’s “three-year board” looking at free agents, plus they discuss why teams in the north don’t open up on the road more often and Jose Quintana’s Opening Day struggles.

Ep. 32: Nate Jones reflects on winning gold at the World Baseball Classic

Nate Jones was looking for something to do today(we kid), so he came on the White Sox Talk Podcast to speak with Chuck Garfien and gave what he said is the longest interview of his career (not kidding). Fresh off winning a gold medal at the World Baseball Classic, Jones spoke about the experience, what he did with his gold medal and why he chose to play in the tournament while other top Americans like Bryce Harper and Clayton Kershaw decided to skip it. Jones also gave a scouting report on some of the White Sox young pitchers and explains how Jose Quintana stays focused despite all the trade rumors.
Later, Chuck is joined by White Sox CSN producers Rob Wiatrowski and Slavko Bekovic to talk about the Peter Bourjos trade that opens the door for Jacob May to win the starting job in centerfield. Plus, is Deadspin trolling the White Sox? AJ Pierzynski joins Fox Sports and Dan Hayes from CSN-Chicago.com calls from Arizona to give his predictions for the White Sox opening day roster.

Ep. 31: Tim Anderson’s new deal and 2017 predictions

On this edition of the White Sox Talk Podcast Chuck Garfien talks with CSNChicago.com White Sox Insider Dan Hayes about Tim Anderson's new contract, Reynaldo Lopez' lights-out performance against San Francisco, Michael Kopech mowing down the Cubs and much more. Then Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka join the podcast to give their 2017 White Sox predictions. Finally, CSN's Tom Cooper stops by to discuss if David Ross has "jumped the shark" with the Cubs.

Ep. 30: MLB Network’s Dan Plesac on the value of José Quintana

After surviving a white-knuckle drive through a major snowstorm in Pennsylvania, Dan Plesac from MLB-Network joins Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey to talk about Jose Quintana's stellar performance in the World Baseball Classic and why teams like the Astros and Yankees have been reluctant to match the White Sox asking price for their lefty ace. Then CSN's J-J Stankevitz calls in from White Sox spring training to discuss who will win the White Sox starting centerfield job, what hitter and pitcher has impressed him the most in camp, when Carlos Rodon will be ready to pitch in a spring training game and more.

Ep. 29: Chuck Goes 1-on-1 with Zack Burdi

Is Zack Burdi ready for the majors? Chuck Garfien tackled that question and many others with the White Sox pitching prospect who talks about growing up a White Sox fan in Downers Grove, getting heckled by his friends who are Cubs fans after they won the World Series, and what it was like attending Mark Buehrle's perfect game as a youngster. Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka are also aboard for the podcast to talk about the new White Sox farm system rankings, Reynaldo Lopez's strong performance against Arizona, the hot hitting of Tim Anderson and whether Nicky Delmonico could make the opening day roster.

Ep. 28: Tim Anderson gives revealing interview about his first season with White Sox

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson joins the podcast and gives a revealing interview with Chuck Garfien about his first season with the White Sox and how adversity he faced in high school still drives him today. Dan Hayes calls in from Arizona to break down the White Sox-Cubs game. They talk about Lucas Giolito’s White Sox debut, Jose Abreu’s first home run of the spring and the latest Jose Quintana rumors. CSN’s Siera Santos talks about her conversations with Yoan Moncada and much more.
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Ep. 27: Ode to Mark Buehrle

With the news that the White Sox will retire Mark Buehrle's jersey this summer, we replay Chuck Garfien's 2011 interview with Buehrle who recalls all the big moments of his White Sox career: the perfect game, no-hitter, World Series save, his first and only home run, sliding on the tarp during rain delays and much, much more. John Buehrle (Mark's dad) joins Chuck and Ryan McGuffey to talk about the jersey retirement and Mark's White Sox career. Chuck and Ryan also share their favorite Buehrle stories.