The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Has José Abreu played his final game with the White Sox?

One of the greatest hitters in White Sox history could be wearing a different uniform next season. Is this a done deal? What would it take for the White Sox to bring José Abreu back? Should they?? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss all of the Abreu scenarios, the future for Andrew Vaughn and Chuck’s crazy idea if the Sox really decide to shake things up at first base.

Why Willie Harris is ready to be a major league manager

Willie Harris might be the third base coach for the Cubs, but after scoring the game-winning run in Game 4 of the 2005 World Series, the White Sox are clearly in his blood. One day he hopes to manage. What about on the South Side? Chuck Garfien speaks with Harris about his managing ambitions, what he learned as a player from Ozzie Guillen, Terry Francona and Bobby Cox, why he thinks he'd be a good fit right now with the White Sox, stories of him managing Eloy Jimenez and Danny Mendick in the minors and more.

Who will be the White Sox next manager?

With potential candidates starting to emerge for the White Sox managerial job, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey go over the top names, discussing everyone from Bruce Bochy to Ron Washington to Ozzie Guillen. Who’s the best fit? Who gets the job? Chuck and Guff give their thoughts and the odds for each candidate.

Lance Lynn on leadership, lost swagger, and the hunger to win next season

With the 2022 season in the books, Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn to talk about what he learned about the team this season, what was missing this year, leadership inside the clubhouse, what kind of manager they should hire, how close the White Sox are from being an elite team and more. Chuck closes the podcast with thoughts about the season and his hopes for 2023.

Rick Hahn on 2022, the next manager, Jose Abreu, possibly breaking up the core

On the day that Tony La Russa announced that he is leaving the White Sox due to health reasons, GM Rick Hahn addressed many pressing topics in his season-ending press conference. What kind of manager are they looking for? Will they bring back Jose Abreu? What roster changes are coming? Will they break up the core? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss all of this and more.

Tony La Russa to retire as manager / Reaction from Ozzie Guillen and Bob Nightengale

Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen react to the breaking news that Tony La Russa is expected to retire as White Sox manager. They discuss the job Tony did as manager, what kind of manager the White Sox need to hire to replace him, and if Ozzie is interested in the job. USA Today's Bob Nightengale broke the story about La Russa's retirement. He speaks with Chuck about Tony's health problems, possible candidates and if big changes are coming to the roster.

Why the White Sox ‘crumbled’ in 2022

Instead of the Guardians crumbling in September like Elvis Andrus predicted, it was the White Sox who crumbled away the 2022 season. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey break down what went wrong with the White Sox and why Cleveland will be playing in the postseason.

Davis Martin’s unexpected journey to the majors

Chuck Garfien speaks with pitcher Davis Martin who has been one of the White Sox biggest surprises this season. Martin talks about the advice he received from pitching coach Richard Doston that's made him a better pitcher, his first major league start and the beer shower he received after his first major league win. He explains why he'd follow Lance Lynn into a burning building, why he doesn't like the pitch clock and more.

The Guardians have shown why they’re going to win the AL Central

The White Sox needed a sweep to stay in the AL Central race, but the Guardians came to town and showed them who's boss. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey wave the white flag. Why are the Guardians going to win the division? Why won't it be the White Sox? It's the podcast we never saw coming when the season began.

Why the White Sox will sweep the Guardians and why they won’t

It's THE series of the season for the White Sox. Three games at home against the Guardians. Chuck Garfien explains why the White Sox will get a much-needed sweep over their AL Central rivals and have you believing in the White Sox again! He also gives the reasons why the White Sox will not get a sweep, and if you should be bracing for another letdown.