The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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.

Interview with World Series hero Juan Uribe!

Yes, this happened. Chuck Garfien caught up with the one and only Juan Uribe in a rare interview to talk about his White Sox career, making the final two putouts to clinch the 2005 World Series, what made him such a beloved teammate and more. Plus, Ozzie Guillen, A.J. Pierzynski and Aaron Rowand tell stories about what it was like to be teammates with Uribe from a conversation in 2020.

Our White Sox free agent predictions!

What free agents are signing where this offseason? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey give their predictions, including which free agents will end up with the White Sox. Everyone from Marcus Semien and Nick Castellanos to Carlos Correa and Carlos Rodon. The Hot Stove season is here!(2:00) - What predictions we got right last offseason(9:00) - Where will Carlos Rodon land?(18:00) - Will the White Sox sign Marcus Semien?(27:20) - Yes or no on Michael Conforto?(45:30) - The case for the White Sox to sign Kyle Schwarber(51:00) - Will Leury García be back in a White Sox uniform?

Why Minnie Minoso belongs in the Hall of Fame

Long considered the Latino Jackie Robinson, Minnie Minoso's induction into the Hall of Fame is long overdue. Will it finally happen when the Golden Era Committee votes on December 5th? Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka explain the case for Minoso, the impact he made in the game both on the field and off of it and why this could and should be the year that Minoso finally gets into Cooperstown.(3:00) - Why does Minnie Minoso belong in the Hall of Fame?(10:30) - Minoso's stats would have been a lot better if allowed to play earlier (20:08) - What did Minoso bring to the White Sox?(24:40) -Eduardo Pérez and Bob Kendrick make the case for Minnie Minoso(33:44) - Joe Posnanski on why Minoso belongs in the Hall of Fame

The latest on Carlos Rodon and if Craig Kimbrel gets traded

Chuck Garfien speaks with Vinnie Duber and Maddie Lee to discuss the two biggest White Sox stories coming out of the GM Meetings in San Diego. Agent Scott Boras spoke with the media and explained what kind of deal his client Carlos Rodon is looking for in free agency. How does this affect the White Sox? Plus, Rick Hahn told reporters that they might end up trading Craig Kimbrel. They talk about why this most likely ends up happening.(2:00) - Scott Boras speaks on Carlos Rodon(7:40) - Would things be different if Carlos Rodon ended the season healthy?(13:10) - Scott Boras is holding meetings with teams on potential players the Whtie Sox could be interested in(20:00) - Introducing White Sox prospect Yolbert Sanchez

The Ultimate Dylan Cease interview

Chuck Garfien and Dylan Cease had so much to talk about they might have broken the record for the longest interview of the year. Cease opens up about his 2021 breakout season, the unforgettable experience starting in the Blackout Game, and why White Sox starters struggled against the Astros in the ALDS. He talks about tipping pitches, possibly losing Carlos Rodon in free agency, Michael Kopech's potential as a starter, playing for Tony La Russa, his love for disc golf and a whole lot more.

Carlos Rodon and the qualifying offer that didn’t happen

Why didn't the White Sox make Carlos Rodon a qualifying offer for 2022?Has he played his last game in a White Sox uniform? Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and Maddie Lee to discuss the White Sox decision on Rodon and why the White Sox allowed him to test free agency without getting a draft pick in return. Plus, could Dallas Keuchel have a comeback season next year like Rodon had this year?