The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Has Tim Anderson played his final game with the White Sox?

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the different roads that might be taken this off-season with Tim Anderson and the White Sox. Will they pick up his option for 2024? If so, will they try to trade him? Or is he coming back next season? And if Tim doesn’t return, who plays shortstop? Plus, whatever the White Sox decide, Chuck gives a player the White Sox should target this winter.

How the #&@! did the White Sox lose 101 games? And how quickly can this be fixed?

After the worst White Sox season of our lives, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss all that went wrong in 2023 and why. Plus, what kind of changes are coming this off-season, what the White Sox need and more.

Mike Clevinger and the White Sox season of ’turmoil’

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger about the 2023 season. Why they couldn't meet expectations and didn't recover from an 8-21 start. He talks about his bounce back season on the mound, the allegations he faced in the offseason of domestic abuse, what makes Luis Robert Jr. a special talent, why Chris Getz is on a mission to improve the team and more.

Mike Veeck on Disco Demolition and Netflix documentary ’The Saint of Second Chances’

Chuck Garfien speaks with Mike Veeck, son of Hall of Fame owner Bill Veeck, to talk about the new Netflix documentary “The Saint of Second Chances,” which chronicles how Mike worked to turn his life around after Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park in 1979. Mike talks about his relationship with his dad, how his perspective about Disco Demolition has changed over the years, the second chance in life he received from his daughter Rebecca and much more.

Chris Getz adds to the front office/Can you believe in Yoan Moncada?

New G-M Chris Getz has hired three new members to the front office, all from outside the organization; Josh Barfield, Brian Bannister and Gene Watson. Who are they and what will they add to the White Sox? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the new additions plus--are you willing to believe again in Yoan Moncada??3:57 - Reaction to Chris Getz hiring outside the organization6:41 - Josh Barfield White Sox Assistant GM10:02 - Brian Bannister White Sox Director of Pitching20:40 - Are you willing to believe in Yoan Moncada again?

Liam Hendriks: ’There was no way in hell I wasn’t making it back this year’

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks who talks about his battle with cancer, making it back to the majors despite pitching with a torn ligament in his elbow that needed Tommy John surgery, the job new GM Chris Getz has ahead of him, why he believes it's a long shot the White Sox will pick up his option and more.

Why Gordon Beckham believes Chris Getz will succeed as White Sox GM

What kind of GM will Chris Getz be for the White Sox? Chuck Garfien speaks with his former teammate Gordon Beckham who provides insight and perspective about Getz, the type of players he will sign or acquire, what kind of team he will put together, the job that lies ahead for him and more.

White Sox fans take over the podcast: players edition

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer questions from White Sox fans about players on the current roster. Can Yoan Moncada be traded in the offseason? What are the pros and cons to picking up Tim Anderson's option for next year? Where is Eloy's power? What happened to Cease and Kopech this year? What four players we'd keep on the roster for next season? And more.5:46 - Will the Sox get rid of the home run coat?7:00 - Can Yoan Moncada be traded this offseason?11:40 - What will the future of Eloy Jimenez be?17:49 - What are the pros and cons of picking Tim Anderson's team option?22:05 - What happened to Michael Kopech and Dylan Cease?30:14 - When did you know this season was over?

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