The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Former Cub Fergie Jenkins did all he could to get Dick Allen into the Hall of Fame

Chuck Garfien continues his two-part series on Dick Allen by speaking with Ferguson Jenkins who was on the Golden Days Era committee that left Allen one vote shy of the Hall of Fame. Jenkins had Allen first on his ballot. He speaks with Chuck about the vote and why he believes Allen belongs in the Hall of Fame. Then, Chuck speaks with Allen's former White Sox teammate Carlos May about what made Allen such a special player, his famous Sports Illustrated cover, the new book about Allen entitled 'Chilli Dog MVP', and more.(3:05) - Ferguson Jenkins interview, Dick Allen was the 4th best hitter he ever faced(6:05) - Jenkins on how bad Allen wanted to get into the Hall of Fame(14:11) - Carlos May interview, Dick Allen was larger than life(21:25) - Stories of Dick Allen

Goose Gossage on why Dick Allen belongs in the Hall of Fame

Ask Goose Gossage about Dick Allen not getting into the Hall of Fame, and the former White Sox pitcher does not hold back. Chuck Garfien speaks with Gossage in a raw, uncensored conversation about the White Sox 1972 AL MVP, what made him great and how he helped Gossage become a Hall of Fame Pitcher. Gossage also talks about the passing of former White Sox GM Roland Hemond and what he sees wrong in the game of baseball today.(3:09) - What made Dick Allen a Hall of Fame player?(10:16) - Allen was a better baserunner than Rickey Henderson?!(17:36) - If Dick Allen played today, he'd be the most dominant thing in baseball(24:00) - Goose on meeting Dick Allen for the first time(31:10) - What's wrong with the game today (earmuffs everyone)(37:40) - What's keeping Dick Allen out of the Hall of Fame

Is Luis Robert on the verge of greatness?

Luis Robert's breakout season in 2021 has us wondering if this is a sign of great things to come for the White Sox center fielder. Chuck Garfien speaks with ESPN-1000 White Sox host Connor McKnight about the adjustments that Robert made that unlocked and unleashed all that is La Pantera. They compare his 2021 stats to Jose Abreu's MVP season in 2020 and why the future is so bright for budding superstar.(6:12) - Did Luis Robert's last season go under appreciated?(13:38) - Explaining what Luis Robert did after he came back from injury(20:44) - Comparing and contrasting Luis Robert's season and Jose Abreu's MVP season(27:40) - Jose Abreu discusses Luis Robert's future

The definitive search for a second baseman

With most of the top targets off the board, who are the White Sox going to get to play second base next season? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey searched all over the league, looking at every single team to find the best trade candidates for the White Sox. The trades range from minor to absolute blockbusters. Come join the search party!

How close Ozzie Guillen came to managing the San Diego Padres

Chuck Garfien sits down with Ozzie Guillen to talk about the MLB lockout and how long he believes it will last. Plus, how Ozzie almost left NBC Sports Chicago this offseason to become the new manager of the San Diego Padres. Then, they discuss why he and Minnie Minoso had a rift for so many years and what Ozzie did to fix it, why he’s hoping the White Sox retire his number sooner rather than later, and more.(3:40) - Ozzie on the MLB lockout, how long he thinks it will last and how it compares to the 1994 strike(33:00) - How he almost became the manager of the Padres this offseason(44:24) - His rift with Minnie Minoso and what Ozzie did to fix it(54:15) - Will the White Sox retire Ozzie's number?

Minnie Minoso is a Hall of Famer!

At long last, Minnie Minoso is headed to Cooperstown. The White Sox legend was voted in by the Golden Days Era Committee, for his electrifying and groundbreaking career. On the podcast, Chuck Garfien speaks with Charlie and Sharon Rice-Minoso, son and wife of the late White Sox Hall of Famer. They share stories about Minnie, the barriers he faced as a player and what his election means to the family. Chuck also speaks with White Sox great Bill Melton about Minoso, as well as Melton's former teammates Jim Kaat who was also elected to the Hall of Fame and Dick Allen who came up one vote short. Then, Chuck talks with baseball writer Shakeia Taylor about the impact Minoso continues to have on the game today.

What to make of the White Sox now and moving forward?

With the offseason grinding to a halt because of the MLB lockout, what do we think of the White Sox offseason moves so far? Chuck Garfien and the podcast crew talk about the signings the Sox made before the lockout. Hear Rick Hahn on their pursuit of splashy moves and why he expects the team to be better come Opening Day. They also discuss the lightning rod that is Leury Garcia.

What’s the deal with the MLB lockout??

After a wild week of signings, the free-agent frenzy came to a crashing halt when MLB and the players' union allowed the collective bargaining agreement to expire without a new deal. Meaning, the MLB lockout is here. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and Maddie Lee talk about the main issues driving the lockout, what kind of changes could be in store for the game when the lockout might end, and more.(2:30) - Baseball heads to a lockout(8:50) - Max Scherzer speaks about the issues of tanking by teams(14:15) - How can the league end tanking?(19:50) - What does realignment in baseball look like?(25:00) - What do the owners want vs what do the players want?

Will the White Sox take part in MLB’s free agent frenzy?

It's been a wild few days for MLB's Hot Stove with huge free agent signings from coast to coast. Why haven't the White Sox spent big like the Rangers, Mets, and Mariners? What do they do now about second base with Marcus Semien and others off the board? Will they make a big move before a lockout possibly arrives on Thursday? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber are here to break it all down.(2:30) - White Sox fans are having FOMO with all the money being spent around baseball(10:30) - Have the Sox spent enough money?(19:20) - Who should the Sox go after?(29:30) - Trevor Story? A White Sox?(38:00) - Better offseason, Mets or Rangers so far?

Thankful for Kendall Graveman! Plus, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers on what else the White Sox have cooking

Just in time for the holidays, the White Sox are on the verge of adding reliever Kendall Graveman to the bullpen. Chuck Garfien speaks with ESPN's Jesse Rogers about Graveman and what other deals could be on the horizon for the White Sox. Is Marcus Semien a realistic possibility for second base? What about former Cubs Kyle Schwarber or Anthony Rizzo for a lefty power bat? Jesse also has the latest on CBA negotiations and more.