The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien
The White Sox Podcast brings you unparalleled insight and access to the White Sox. Featuring interviews with current/former players and coaches, we’ll tell you why something happened yesterday, and what’s likely going to happen tomorrow. Hosted by Chuck Garfien, we’ll bring you new episodes release every Tuesday and Thursday, and whenever news breaks.
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Episodes
Tuesday Feb 21, 2017
Tuesday Feb 21, 2017
White Sox Executive VP Ken Williams sits down with Chuck Garfien at Camelback Ranch for a wide-ranging discussion about the White Sox rebuild. He explains his working relationship with GM Rick Hahn and how difficult it was to trade Chris Sale.
They talk about Rick Renteria, Robin Ventura, what kind of players the White Sox are looking for in this new era of the franchise, and a message that was conveyed to the team in their first full squad meeting that harkens back to the White Sox/Twins rivalry of the mid-2000's.
Friday Feb 17, 2017
Friday Feb 17, 2017
With spring training underway, Chuck Garfien speaks with GM Rick Hahn in Glendale, Arizona about the White Sox rebuild and the team's future. Hahn talks about how they put together the Chris Sale trade, when they'll start spending big money on free agents, and the impact Rick Renteria is already having on the team. Hahn also reads the letter Cubs GM Dallas Green wrote back to Hahn in 1982 when Hahn was a Cubs fan and had some ideas and questions about the direction of the Cubs franchise.
Tuesday Feb 14, 2017
Tuesday Feb 14, 2017
The Rick Renteria era begins as White Sox pitchers and catchers report to spring training.
Chuck Garfien breaks down the first day with CSN's Dan Hayes and MLB.com's Scott Merkin. Will David Robertson be traded during spring training? Will Charlie Tilson win the starting CF job? Who's their DH? White Sox GM Rick Hahn addresses those questions and more.
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Thursday Feb 09, 2017
Thursday Feb 09, 2017
With spring training just a few days away, Derek Holland, Carlos Rodon and Michael Kopech join the podcast to talk about the upcoming season.
The comedic Holland explains why he signed with the White Sox, why he’s one of the rare pitchers who is also a switch-hitter, and he does his best impression of Harry Caray. Rodon talks about the possibility of losing Jose Quintana and why catcher Omar Narvaez helped turn his 2016 season around. Kopech describes what he was doing and thinking when the White Sox acquired him in the Chris Sale trade and gives White Sox fans a glimpse at how competitive he is.
Finally, should the White Sox sign free agent catcher Matt Wieters? Chuck Garfien and Ryan Mcguffey discuss the possibility.
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Tuesday Feb 07, 2017
Tuesday Feb 07, 2017
White Sox broadcaster Jason Benetti joins Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka on the podcast to talk about the White Sox rebuild, his broadcasting career, being in the booth with Steve Stone, how he prepares for games and much more.
Later, Chuck talks with White Sox manager Rick Renteria about spring training, his managing style, how he teaches young players, Avisail Garcia reaching his potential and more.
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2017
Tuesday Jan 31, 2017
Instead of trading third baseman Todd Frazier, should the White Sox do the opposite and actually sign him to an extension? Todd joins the podcast to talk about his desire to stay with the White Sox. Jose Quintana appears on the podcast as well, and despite the trade rumors he says he wants to pitch for the White Sox on Opening Day.
Tuesday Jan 24, 2017
Tuesday Jan 24, 2017
When will a possible Jose Quintana trade go from a watch to a warning? Chuck Garfien, Dan Hayes, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka break down the Quintana trade talks and what it will be like for him at SoxFest this weekend after months of trade rumors. They discuss what the White Sox roster might look like on Opening Day, Hayes reveals his 2016 Hall of Fame ballot and they announce a White Sox Talk Podcast giveaway: 2 free passes to SoxFest and the chance to play bags with Garfien and Todd Frazier at SoxFest!
Tuesday Jan 17, 2017
Tuesday Jan 17, 2017
White Sox 2016 first round pick Zack Collins joins the podcast to talk about his future with the White Sox, when he hopes to make the big leagues and the doubters who question whether he can be a major league catcher. He discusses comparisons with Kyle Schwarber, his impressions of Yoan Moncada and Michael Kopech, why his dad took him to a Linkin Park concert when he was 6 years old and much more.
Tuesday Jan 10, 2017
Tuesday Jan 10, 2017
Chuck Garfien catches up with White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper who gives us the inside scoop on the new White Sox pitchers acquired in the Sale and Eaton trades: Lucas Giolito, Michael Kopech, Reynaldo Lopez, etc. Cooper talks about his relationship with Chris Sale, losing him in the trade with the Red Sox and describes what happened the day Sale cut up the throwback jerseys last season. Other topics include James Shields, David Robertson, Derek Holland, pitch-framing and more. Then Chuck, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka pretend that they’re Rick Hahn, Pirates GM Neal Huntington and Astros GM Jeff Luhnow and try to strike a Jose Quintana deal right here on the podcast.
Tuesday Jan 03, 2017
Tuesday Jan 03, 2017
With the big returns for Chris Sale and Adam Eaton, are the White Sox responsible for the stalled trade market in Major League Baseball? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka discuss the cooled down Hot Stove, when it will heat up again, and where/when Jose Quintana could be traded. Chuck gives his list of possible free agent targets for the White Sox. Chris announces his Hall of Fame ballot for 2017. Do Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens belong in the Hall? What about Sammy Sosa and Manny Ramirez? They tackle the steroid generation and what it would mean for baseball if the notorious PED users get inducted.