The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

White Sox fans take over the podcast: front office edition

In part 1 of a 2-part podcast, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer questions from White Sox fans, all having to do with the front office, the hiring of Chris Getz, bringing back Pedro Grifol next season and more. 7:19 - Are the White Sox dismissing fans?11:45 - Why is Chris Getz keeping Pedro Grifol?27:33 - Do the Sox have people that know how to prepare and win?40:04 - What's the realistic path for the Sox to be competitive next year?44:04 - What would you do differently if you could go back to October 2020?

The kind of team Chris Getz wants to build with the White Sox

Chuck Garfien sits down with new White Sox general manager Chris Getz. They talk about the type of players he wants on the team. Fixing the culture inside the clubhouse, the decision to keep Pedro Grifol, how he's different than Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn, fans wanting Jerry Reinsdorf to hire someone from outside the organization, and more.0:00 - Getz on the type of players he wants1:00 - Getz on communication with players2:45 - Getz on bringing in new perspectives and ideas4:30 - Getz on leadership6:00 - Getz on keeping Pedro Grifol7:00 - Getz on roster moves8:20 - Getz on minor league prospects9:30 - Getz on sole decision-making power

Jerry Reinsdorf opens up about the Chris Getz hire and “the worst season I’ve ever been through”

On the day that Chris Getz was hired as the White Sox new general manager, chairman Jerry Reinsdorf held a media session with reporters. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey play the audio and discuss what Reinsdorf spoke about (the Getz hiring process, wanting to win as soon as possible, not selling the team, roster changes, Tony La Russa, etc.).

What a Chris Getz era might look like for the White Sox

With Chris Getz on the verge of running baseball operations for the White Sox, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss what they think of the decision and hiring process, how Getz will be different from Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn, why the minor leagues haven't been a success under his watch and more.

Colson Montgomery saying everything a White Sox fan wants to hear

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox No. 1 prospect Colson Montgomery about his mindset as a baseball player and what winning baseball is to him. He talks about prospect rankings, the culture developing with the Birmingham Barons, why he's so impressed with his teammates Bryan Ramos and Edgar Quero and more.

A.J. Pierzynski on Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn firings, who replaces them and more

Chuck Garfien speaks with former White Sox catcher and co-host of Foul Territory A.J. Pierzynski about the big shakeup in the White Sox front office. They discuss how it all went down, if Chris Getz will become the GM, and why A.J. thinks Chuck is actually qualified for the job. Plus, they talk about leadership in the clubhouse, if the White Sox can compete next season and more.6:47 - Reactions to Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn firings14:13 - A.J. gives his take on the Tim Anderson suspension16:30 - Who is going to be the next White Sox GM?31:42 - Importance of leadership in the locker room37:30 - Can this Sox team be fixed, or do they have to rebuild?44:50 - A.J.'s theory on the return of Tony LaRussa

🚨Breaking news: Jerry Reinsdorf fires VP Ken Williams and GM Rick Hahn

The Chicago White Sox, mired in one of their worst seasons in recent memory, have made a massive change in their front office leadership, firing Executive VP Kenny Williams and General Manager Rick Hahn. Chuck Garfien, Ozzie Guillen, Scott Podsednik and Ryan McGuffey react to the surprising news on the latest White Sox Talk Podcast. Who will be the new general manager? How bad was the dysfunction in the front office? Is Pedro Grifol next?

Elvis Andrus puts the 2023 season in perspective

Chuck Garfien sits down with infielder Elvis Andrus to talk about how and why this season has been such a struggle for the White Sox. They discuss what the young players can learn from this experience, how the clubhouse has been different since the trade deadline, stealing home and trying to fire up his teammates in Colorado and more.

Touki Toussaint’s unexpected journey to the White Sox

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Touki Toussaint about the ups and downs of his major league career, trying to live up to expectations as a top prospect and first-round pick, getting DFA'd by the Guardians and signing with the White Sox, and his hopes of resurrecting his career with the White Sox.

Early winners of the White Sox trade deadline moves

It’s only been a few weeks, but Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey have some early impressions of the trades the White Sox made at the deadline. They talk about all of the players the White Sox acquired (Quero, Nastrini, Lee, Bush, Eder, etc.) including the possible sleeper prospect they acquired from the Yankees. They also discuss the players they gave up, and how they're doing with their new teams. Which trade will turn out to be the biggest winner? And will they ever get over the Jake Burger trade?