The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

What is Eloy Jiménez’s future in White Sox outfield after another injury?

Eloy Jiménez suffered another injury in left field. This time, he hurt his shoulder trying to catch a ball as it sailed over the fence in a spring training game against the Oakland Athletics. So what should the White Sox do with Jiménez moving forward: keep him in left field or move him to DH? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey discuss the possibilities and the tricky spot the White Sox find themselves with Jiménez continuing to get hurt. Plus, Liam Hendriks has kidney stones. Will the White Sox new closer be ready for Opening Day? And could a trip to Disneyland cure what ails him?(2:40) - What should the White Sox do after Eloy injured himself in left field again?(7:00) - Eloy's injury history(9:40) - If the White Sox move Jimenez to DH, who plays left field?(17:40) - Should Andrew Vaughn be prepping to play left field this year?(22:00) -Eloy is here to hit not play defense(25:35) - Liam Hendriks' has kidney stones?

Why White Sox catcher Zack Collins thinks he belongs on Opening Day roster

Zack Collins speaks with Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey about the competition for the White Sox backup-catcher job and why he believes it would be a mistake for the team to leave him off its Opening Day roster. He explains how he's become a better hitter and catcher, the challenge and pressure of being a part-time player in the big leagues, the White Sox pitcher who has surprised him the most in camp, and more.(3:38) - Collins discusses his attitude and intention of making the Opening Day roster(7:40) - How he's grown as a catcher, the hurdles he's faced in the majors(15:00) - What it would mean to make the Opening Day roster(27:30) - Learning the pitchers on the staff and which pitcher has surprised him the most(30:30) - The feeling inside the White Sox clubhouse and why confidence is high about the 2021 season

Tony La Russa on the White Sox being ”the last team standing” in 2021

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox manager Tony La Russa about the past, present, and future. They discuss the 1983 ALCS when La Russa and the White Sox were on the brink of the World Series but lost a tough series against the Orioles. Has La Russa gotten over it? (No, he hasn't). Did this weigh in his decision to come back to manage the White Sox? Also, what will be the identity of the White Sox in 2021? How will La Russa balance information and the human element of the game? Albert Pujols giving him a giant bear hug before a spring training game earlier this month, his respect for Ozzie Guillen and Frank Thomas, and more.(2:30) - La Russa describes what it's like wearing a White Sox uniform again and why it feels like he never left.(4:30) - Why he still feels the agony of losing the 1983 ALCS to the Baltimore Orioles.(9:30) - Is there unfinished business for La Russa after not winning a World Series with the White Sox?(11:25) - How has he changed since his last season as manager in 2011?(17:50) - What will the White Sox identity be in 2021?(20:30) - La Russa on Ozzie Guillén and Frank Thomas

White Sox arms Dylan Cease, Jimmy Lambert sharing house at spring training

White Sox pitchers Dylan Cease and Jimmy Lambert are sharing a house together at spring training. The two hurlers speak with Chuck Garfien about how they keep things loose as housemates and their hopes for the season ahead. Cease talks about the Cy Young hype started by his teammates and the moment when things started to click for him this spring. Lambert shares what he's learned from his veteran teammates Dallas Keuchel and Lance Lynn. Plus, the two rave about the White Sox lights-out bullpen and their expectations for the team in 2021.(2:50) - Dylan and Jimmy discuss why they chose to share a house together(6:40) - The difference in spring training this year and what it's like playing for Tony La Russa(11:50) - Cease describes the work he's done with pitching coach Ethan Katz and preparing to show what he can do(14:00) - Dallas Keuchel is a huge fan of Jimmy Lambert and believes in his abilities(19:35) - What should fans know about Jimmy Lambert and Dylan Cease(26:30) - Who has the nastiest stuff on the White Sox pitching staff(32:00) - Jimmy and Dylan develop gameplans for each other's next start

White Sox tab Lucas Giolito for Opening Day, Dylan Cease goes for No. 4 job

It's official. Lucas Giolito will start for the White Sox on Opening Day against the Los Angeles Angels. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey discuss how Giolito has gone from struggling major leaguer to bona fide ace of the White Sox pitching staff. Plus, Giolito talks about what the Opening Day start means to him, and manager Tony La Russa explains his decision to go with Giolito over veterans Dallas Keuchel and Lance Lynn. The crew also discusses Dylan Cease's impressive first start of the spring and where he fits into the White Sox rotation, how Eloy Jiménez keeps raking against the Cubs, and the die-hard White Sox fan who streamed the White Sox spring training game from Antarctica.(2:30) - Lucas Giolito is named the Opening Day starter(8:45) - Tony La Russa on why he named Lucas the starter and Lucas speaks on being named the starter(1630) - Is Dylan Cease the X-factor that will push the White Sox over the top?(21:10) - Lucas Giolito describes the growth in Dylan Cease and what he's excited to see(27:30) - Eloy Jiménez rakes vs the Cubs. AGAIN

Why Steve Stone thinks White Sox are in for a special 2021 season

What kind of year could be in store for the White Sox in 2021? Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox TV analyst Steve Stone about the team that’s been assembled and why he believes the bullpen will be the best in the majors. Stone talks about a managing philosophy Tony La Russa shared with him in 1978 that is a great match for the current roster, how he won the 1980 Cy Young by changing the mental part of his game, how Ethan Katz can help this pitching staff, and much more.(3:08) - How good can the White Sox be? Steve Stone thinks they can win the World Series(7:30) - How should teams handle pitchers and their arms after a 60 game season?(11:30) - What Tony La Russa told him in 1978 about managing that was years ahead of time(16:20) - Stone's proposal to Rob Manfred for baseball re-alignment(19:58) - Steve on White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz mixing the mental part of the game with the physical in his coaching style(26:34) - How did Steve Stone win the Cy Young award?

Why you shouldn’t be alarmed by the White Sox spring training record

It's been a rough spring training for the White Sox so far in the win column. But does it really matter? Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber go inside what's been happening with the White Sox, why they're struggling to win games, and why you shouldn't be concerned. You'll hear from Tony La Russa, Aaron Bummer, and Eloy Jimenez. Want to feel better about the White Sox spring training record? This should help.(2:20) - What's going on with the White Sox in Arizona?(5:50) - Spring training quirkiness with lineups and rules(11:30) - White Sox depth pieces are struggling so far(13:45) - Tony La Russa, Aaron Bummer and Eloy Jimenez talk about the lack of wins(16:00) - What to expect for the rest of spring training

White Sox outfielder Eloy Jiménez talks laughs, tears and his MVP goal

What’s in store for Eloy Jiménez in 2021? Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber speak with the White Sox left fielder about how many home runs he can hit in a season, his goal of winning an MVP, and playing alongside Luis Robert in the outfield. He also explains why he cried after learning that José Abreu won the AL MVP and how tough it was missing time during the playoffs with a foot injury. Plus, Jiménez gives his thoughts on Yoán Moncada’s music video, Nick Madrigal’s quest for 3,000 hits, and Vinnie’s mustache.(4:10) - Eloy believes this team is special and can compete at a high level this year and beyond(8:20) - After Jose Abreu won MVP Eloy cried. He explains why and how he thinks there are multiple MVP winners on the team(12:25) - Eloy on playing left field, running into Luis Robert and the dynamic of playing outfield with Luis.(16:00) - Not being able to play in the playoffs last year crushed Eloy, he explains what it was like not being able to help his team(19:00) - Impressions of manager Tony La Russa and playing for him(20:30) - It's the White Sox turn to take over Chicago baseball, the Cubs had their time

Len Kasper, Darrin Jackson discuss new White Sox radio partnership

One of the biggest moves of the White Sox offseason came in the broadcast booth, where Len Kasper became the play-by-play voice on the South Side after 16 seasons calling Cubs games on TV. Chuck Garfien gets together with Kasper and White Sox broadcasting mainstay Darrin Jackson to talk about their new partnership, developing on-air chemistry, and the excitement surrounding the 2021 team. Kasper also explains why he jumped at the opportunity to call White Sox games, what it will be like broadcasting Crosstown games going forward and who's the better player: Tim Anderson or Javier Báez?(3:00) - Moving from the Cubs to the White Sox for not only Len, but Darrin as well(6:35) - White Sox vs. Cubs and the significance of the rivalry(9:55) - What goes into creating a great radio broadcast?(20:15) - The chance to call playoff games for the White Sox was too much to pass up for Len Kasper(25:40) - Why Tony La Russa is the right manager for this team(31:00) - Tim Anderson vs Javy Baez

White Sox fans can return to the ballpark starting on Opening Day

The White Sox and the City of Chicago have agreed on a plan for fans to return to Guaranteed Rate Field in a limited capacity to start the season. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and ESPN's Jesse Rogers talk about who can buy tickets and how fans might need to be creative in the early going to attend games. What it will mean for White Sox fans to see players like Luis Robert, Dallas Keuchel and Nick Madrigal in person for the first time. They also talk about Tony La Russa and Cubs fans tired tweets about the White Sox not drawing fans.(3:00) - First reaction to the news that fans will be allowed back in the stands(10:20) - How will the White Sox distribute tickets? (18:50) - How will fans react to seeing the White Sox in person after so much time away?(25:30) - Could Tony La Russa be the right guy for this team after all?(30:20) - Cubs trying to trash White Sox fans