The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

With 15 teams reportedly expressing interest in acquiring Garrett Crochet from the White Sox, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the two roads the White Sox can take: trading Crochet for a huge return package or extending him for the future. Will Crochet’s stock ever be higher than it is right now? What would be a fair offer from the White Sox to extend him? Plus, what they’ve learned from past extensions for John Danks and Chris Sale and more.

Chuck Garfien gets the inside scoop about the Birmingham Barons pitching staff with their pitching coach John Ely. He explains why he thinks Mason Adams could succeed in the majors right now, how Ky Bush has transformed himself as a pitcher this season, and why he thinks the White Sox got a steal in acquiring catcher Edgar Quero from the Angels. Plus, John talks about growing up a White Sox fan and getting drafted by them in 2007.

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox prospect Edgar Quero about his Birmingham Barons who won the first half title in the Southern League on Sunday. He talks about catching top pitching prospects Noah Schultz, Mason Adam and Ky Bush. They discuss his journey from Cuba to the United States, how he learned English on his own, if he thinks he's ready for the major leagues right now, what makes him excited about the future and more.

After speaking with the media this week, White Sox GM Chris Getz made it clear that the White Sox are ready to make trades and willing to deal anyone on the roster. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey react to Getz's comments about possibly trading Luis Robert Jr. and Garrett Crochet, when the White Sox will be competitive again, and the job status of Pedro Grifol. They also discuss how the White Sox got in this situation in the first place, looking back at past drafts, spending and developing.

The White Sox are expected to be active in the trade market this summer. Who is the most likely to get dealt? Chuck Garfien speaks with USA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale about the White Sox trade pieces. What are the chances Luis Robert Jr. and Garrett Crochet get traded before the deadline? Who else could be on the move? When will the trade market heat up? Bob talks about Pedro Grifol’s job status and shares a name that could be a target for the White Sox if they make a manager change in the offseason.

With the White Sox reportedly listening to offers for everyone on their roster, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss whether they should trade Luis Robert Jr and/or Garrett Crochet. Would it be best to build around them or is now the time to deal them? And what kind of packages could they get in return? Plus, they discuss the end of Sunday’s loss to the Red Sox when Pedro Grifol chose not to pinch hit for Martin Maldonado in the 6th and 8th innings.

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet about his transition from reliever to starter, his name being involved in trade talks with the San Diego Padres, having a big season while the team is struggling, what it would mean to make the All-Star team and more.

Chuck Garfien, Ozzie Guillen, and Frank Thomas answer fan questions on the post-game show, which include baseball analytics and Pedro Grifol's future. They also react to Tommy Pham's explosive comments after his home plate collision with the Brewers' William Contreras. Chuck wraps up the podcast by putting this season into perspective.

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox second baseman Nicky Lopez about his homecoming season with the White Sox, why it hasn't gone according to plan, and why the White Sox offense continues to struggle. They also talk about his upcoming 16-inch softball charity event and why the sport means so much to him and his family.

With the passing of NBA legend Bill Walton, we’re bringing back a special podcast from 2020 when Jason Benetti spoke with Walton for a COVID-19 benefit show. The eccentric NBA Hall of Famer provides wisdom, life advice and humor in a wide-ranging conversation about Michael Jordan, John Wooden, the Grateful Dead and the experience of calling a White Sox game with Jason.