The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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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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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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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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.

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!