The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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.

Ep. 26: Executive VP Ken Williams on the White Sox rebuild

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.

Ep. 25: White Sox GM Rick Hahn on how the Chris Sale trade went down and the direction of the franchise

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.

Ep. 24: The Rick Renteria era begins as White Sox pitchers and catchers report to spring training

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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Ep. 23: Derek Holland, Carlos Rodon and Michael Kopech discuss the upcoming season

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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