The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Would White Sox move to Nashville? Why Whit Merrifield is a big fan of Chris Getz

The Winter Meetings are over and there’s a lot to talk about. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss Jerry Reinsdorf’s meeting with Nashville mayor Freddie O’Connell. Chuck speaks with Whit Merrifield about his free-agent status and if he thinks he’s a good fit with the White Sox. Plus, Scott Boras talks about two of his clients: Dylan Cease and new White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde.

What team is the best match for Dylan Cease? Who is new White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde?

The White Sox made one of the few moves at the Winter Meetings, agreeing on a two-year, $15 million contract with starting pitcher Erick Fedde, who starred last season in Korea. Who is he? Chuck Garfien speaks with Washington Post baseball writer Chelsea Janes, who covered Fedde when he played for the Nationals (2:07). Then it's Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio talking about how the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are affecting the trade market for Dylan Cease (7:09). Chuck wraps up the podcast by speaking with Orioles beat writer Jake Rill from MLB.com about why the Orioles might be the best match for Dylan Cease (14:09).

Dylan Cease trade rumors, a Luis Robert trade??, and a Jake Burger interview from Winter Meetings

Chuck Garfien speaks with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi about the Dylan Cease trade rumors (4:12). How close is he to being traded? What team does he think will acquire Cease? Could Luis Robert Jr. be traded, too?? Plus, Chris Getz talks about what it would take for them to deal with Cease and even Robert. Then, Chuck speaks with former White Sox third baseman Jake Burger about the shocking trade that sent him to the Marlins, what White Sox fans mean to him and more (18:11).

Everything Nicky Lopez wants to bring to his hometown White Sox

Chuck Garfien speaks with infielder Nicky Lopez who grew up a White Sox fan in the southwest suburbs, was at Game 2 of the 2005 World Series and now gets to play in front of friends and family after being acquired in the Aaron Bummer trade. Nicky talks about what he'll bring to the White Sox, why he embraces being a leader, what he learned playing for the Atlanta Braves, his all-time favorite White Sox player and more.

Bold White Sox trade predictions with MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince

With the Winter Meetings coming up next week, what kind of trades are in store for the White Sox? Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince who gives us some bold trade predictions for the White Sox. He has a 4-team trade involving Dylan Cease, an AL Central team acquiring Eloy Jimenez, and if the White Sox would consider trading Luis Robert Jr., he thinks there’s a team nearby who might try to acquire him. He also predicts where he thinks Shohei Ohtani will sign.

Inside scoop on the Aaron Bummer trade from Atlanta Braves sideline reporter Kelly Crull

What kind of players did the White Sox get back in the Aaron Bummer trade? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Atlanta Braves sideline reporter Kelly Crull from Bally Sports South to get her take on the deal. She talks about Mike Soroka, Nicky Lopez, Jared Shuster and Braden Shewmake. Which player has the biggest upside? Who might be flying under the radar? And what could the White Sox get in a potential Braves trade for Dylan Cease?

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale on the White Sox quite possibly trading Dylan Cease

Chuck Garfien speaks with USA Today’s Bob Nightengale about his report that the White Sox are in trade talks with the Dodgers about Dylan Cease. How close is Cease to being traded? What other teams are in the hunt? What kind of return could the White Sox get for Cease? Plus, why Bob believes the White Sox will be having more of a reboot than a rebuild.

Chris Getz makes a blockbuster Aaron Bummer trade??!!

Chris Getz made a big splash with his first trade as White Sox GM, sending reliever Aaron Bummer to the Braves for five players. Yes, five! Who are the White Sox getting in Mike Soroka, Jared Shuster, Nicky Lopez, Braden Shewmake and Riley Gowens? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey break down the big trade. Plus, why it seems like Eloy Jimenez will likely be traded this off-season.

White Sox open for business. Trade rumors, free agents, etc.

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey get you up to date on the latest rumors involving the White Sox this off-season. Will Dylan Cease be traded? Could Jonathan India be the answer at second base? They also discuss Adam Duvall, Eloy Jimenez, veteran shortstops, Whit Merrifield, Salvador Perez, Aaron Bummer, Tim Anderson and more.

Nick Nastrini has BIG goals for his White Sox career

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox prospect Nick Nastrini about his ambitious goals with the White Sox. Nastrini opens up about how he almost quit the game after struggling at UCLA, how the Dodgers saved his career, the opportunity he has with the White Sox, the talent he sees in the White Sox minor league system, his love for surfing and more.