The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien
The White Sox Podcast brings you unparalleled insight and access to the White Sox. Featuring interviews with current/former players and coaches, we’ll tell you why something happened yesterday, and what’s likely going to happen tomorrow. Hosted by Chuck Garfien, we’ll bring you new episodes release every Tuesday and Thursday, and whenever news breaks.
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Episodes
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
The rumor mill is churning this holiday season with buzz that teams are interested in acquiring closer Liam Hendriks. Would the White Sox trade Hendriks? Should they?? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the possibility and what would be a fair deal in return. Plus, James McCann was traded to the Orioles. Did he really put the White Sox on his no-trade list? Chuck explains why Whit Merrifield makes sense for the White Sox and they both agree that Gleyber Torres would be a grand slam addition for second base.
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
After experiencing a nightmare season in 2022, White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is doing everything in his power to make sure it doesn't happen again.He sits down with Chuck Garfien to discuss all that went wrong with him and the White Sox last season. He also talks about his grueling 7-day-a-week workouts, his approach to the final year of his contract, losing Jose Abreu, why he's excited about the shift being banned, the "knockout punch" for the White Sox in 2022 and more.
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
It's an early and surprising Christmas present for the White Sox. 2022 All-Star Andrew Benintendi is coming to the South Side! Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the big news as the White Sox fill two major needs: a left-fielder and left-handed bat.
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Former White Sox speedster Scott Podsednik is licking his chops at the new rules coming to MLB next season. Chuck Garfien speaks with the 2005 World Series champion about why the pitch clock and larger bases will be a big advantage for base stealers. Should teams be adding speedsters to their rosters? Will the White Sox try to steal more? What kind of speed do they have in their minor league system? Chuck and Pods look into baseball’s future and see stolen bases coming back!
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
There’s no budget here on the podcast. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey give you the free agents they’d sign for the White Sox right now. Will they happen? Well, they did on the podcast!
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
From White Sox killer to White Sox player? Chuck Garfien speaks with 7-time All-Star and free agent Nelson Cruz about his interest in playing for the White Sox. What would he bring to the clubhouse? Would he be a good fit? Can he still hit at 42? Cruz also talks about Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert.
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
With the White Sox not pursuing big free agents at the Winter Meetings, there's definitely a lot of frustration being felt by White Sox fans. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about what's not happening in San Diego and why the White Sox are where they are. Then Chuck speaks with new White Sox manager Pedro Grifol about replacing Jose Abreu, Yoan Moncada wanting to have a comeback season, how Grifol will manage the White Sox and more.
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
On Day 1 of the Winter Meetings, general manager Rick Hahn said the White Sox are open to making a blockbuster trade this offseason. Who would they trade? Who might they acquire? Chuck Garfien discusses the possibilities with MLB.com's Scott Merkin in San Diego.
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Chuck Garfien speaks with pitcher Mike Clevinger in a candid conversation about his recent injury troubles, his decision to sign with the White Sox, why he believes he can be an elite starter again, wanting revenge against the Guardians for trading him, and much more.
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Time for an appreciation for White Sox pitching with the Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman. A pitching analyst/influencer for MLB, ESPN and Peacock TV, Rob talks to Chuck about Dylan Cease, Lance Lynn, Liam Hendriks, Mike Clevinger and more. He explains how he’s helped pitchers like Yu Darvish, Alek Manoah and Jake Diekman. They discuss the pitch clock, the loss of the shift, Craig Grebeck vs. Nolan Ryan and more.