The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

With spring training right around the corner and many free agent designated hitters still unsigned, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka go over the top candidates and together choose who they believe the White Sox should sign and why. They also discuss the market for Mike Moustakas and whether he would be a good fit for the present and future.

Two of the White Sox top prospects came on the podcast at SoxFest and revealed to Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey that they got into a fight during a game last season in the minors. Hansen talks about his confidence and expectations for 2018, why he got off social media and why he didn’t pick up the phone when pitching coach Don Cooper was calling. Collins talks about the hitting adjustments he made last season, the challenges of playing in the minor leagues, Yoan Moncada using an f-bomb at the social media seminar at SoxFest, why Eloy Jimenez is addicted to Taco Bell and more.

It was a wild and entertaining conversation with the two White Sox friends and teammates at SoxFest. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey asked Delmonico about recently scoring a goal during Shoot the Puck at the Blackhawks game. If asked, Burger promises to do it wearing actual hockey skates (that would be a first). Burger has Paul Konerko's phone number. Why won't he call him? They go into great detail about taking hot yoga classes together in Arizona. Does Delmonico think he looks like Scott Podsednik? How close are the White Sox prospects as friends? Will Burger go out for burgers with Garfien at spring training? They both answer White Sox fans questions and more in a blunt, candid edition of the podcast.