The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Peter Gammons on the White Sox offseason

Chuck Garfien speaks with legendary baseball writer Peter Gammons about what he saw from the White Sox in 2020, what they might do this offseason, what free agents will sign where and more.(3:45) - Are the White Sox ready to contend?(6:25) - Why Michael Brantley is a good fit with the White Sox(14:40) - Where will Trevor Bauer and George Springer sign?(22:05) - How teams might structure their pitching staffs in 2021(24:40) - What about Jackie Bradley Jr or Andrew Benetendi for the White Sox?(33:00) - Gammons memories covering Tom Seaver's 300th win

James McCann on free agency, La Russa and more

Has James McCann played his final game with the White Sox? Chuck Garfien speaks with the free agent catcher about his status this offseason and if there's a chance he could sign with the White Sox, his thoughts on the firing of Rick Renteria, the hiring of Tony La Russa, his connection with Lucas Giolito and more.02:45 - His status as a free agent and how the pandemic could affect his market10:10 - How the season ended in Oakland14:00 - Why he thinks Tony La Russa is the right fit for the White Sox20:40 - His connection with Lucas Giolito26:45 - What it was like playing the season during the pandemic32:05 - More on McCann's free agency

NBA’s Frank Kaminsky: the biggest White Sox fan on the planet

In a fun and lively conversation with Chuck Garfien, 7-foot center Frank Kaminsky of the Phoenix Suns talks about his all-time favorite team: the White Sox. He tells the story about why he was in tears during Game 2 of the 2005 World Series, why he likes the hiring of Tony La Russa, hates the Cubs and much more. 03:25 - Growing up a White Sox fan. 06:20 - Why he cried after Paul Konerko’s grand slam in the World Series. 08:20 - Why he likes the hiring of Tony La Russa21:45 - Wearing a Cubs Bartman jersey to a Bulls game in 201636:15 - Playing in the NBA bubble with the Phoenix Suns40:10 - Wanting to be Frank Thomas when he grew up

Ozzie Guillén reacts to the hiring of Tony La Russa

In a conversation with Chuck Garfien, Ozzie Guillén talks for the first time since being notified by the White Sox that they would not interview him for their managerial opening. Chuck and Ozzie have a long discussion about how Ozzie felt about not getting the chance to interview, his thoughts on Tony La Russa getting the job and whether he thinks La Russa will succeed in his second stint as the White Sox manager.(2:34) - Where does Ozzie stand on the Tony La Russa hire?(9:15) - Is La Russa going to fix the issues the White Sox had last season?(15:30) - Ozzie says if the White Sox had hired A.J. Hinch it would have hurt him(24:32) - Will La Russa fit in with the personality of the team?(30:00) - Rick Renteria could be your friend, but La Russa will be your manager(42:32) - La Russa could be the best free-agent addition -- player or manager -- the White Sox have made in years.

World Series MVP Dave Stewart describes what it’s like to play for Tony La Russa

Tony La Russa's hiring as the new White Sox manager has been greeted with mixed reactions from South Side baseball fans. But La Russa is undoubtedly one of baseball's all-time winners. Seeking insight on what it's like to play on winning La Russa teams, Chuck Garfien talked to three-time World Series champ and 1989 World Series MVP Dave Stewart, who won it all with La Russa's Oakland A's. The two discuss what it was like playing for La Russa, the type of manager he'll be for the White Sox and the kind of winning mentality he'll bring to the organization.(2:49) - Dave Stewart discusses what Tony La Russa brings to a team(9:10) - The different ways La Russa manages his bullpen(13:17) - What does La Russa think about baseball players' calls for social justice?(19:10) - Will La Russa allow his players to show their personalities on the field?(25:23) - Chuck's review of the Stewart interview

Tony La Russa named White Sox manager

The White Sox have found their guy. Tony La Russa is back for a second stint as the South Side skipper, this time tasked with taking a young, talented team from rebuilders to contenders to World Series champions. Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber and Adam Hoge to discuss the hiring of La Russa and the ensuing fan reaction.(2:30) - First reactions to the hiring of Tony La Russa(8:15) - Did the White Sox do a thorough search, or was La Russa the focus all along?(16:28) - La Russa speaks about personality in baseball and bat flipping(23:20) - If the White Sox win, will people get over the hire?(36:20) - La Russa speaks on social justice and the modern athlete

Inside the managerial mind of Tony La Russa

With buzz increasing that Tony La Russa could be the next White Sox manager, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber are joined by longtime St. Louis Cardinals writer Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to discuss what kind of skipper the White Sox would be getting in La Russa. The crew discusses whether La Russa would be on board with bat-flipping, how he would work with younger players in the modern game and how he would help get the White Sox to the World Series.(2:52) - What kind of manager would the White Sox be getting in La Russa if he's hired?(8:52) - Is La Russa too old school to manage in today's game?(13:10) - Is it surprising that La Russa wants to come back and manage?(16:38) - Does La Russa just want to scratch his competitive itch?(20:30) - Would La Russa be hired to groom the next manager?

White Sox fans take over the podcast! Part 2

Due to the amount of responses to the White Sox Talk bat signal, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber come back to answer another batch of fan questions. In Part 2, the crew discusses whether the White Sox could sign White Sox killer Nelson Cruz, if the White Sox should bring back the 1983 road uniforms and if Rick Hahn should have received more blame for how the season ended. All that and more as fans continue to take over the podcast.(2:05) - Is there a chance the White Sox could sign Nelson Cruz?(10:20) - Has Dane Dunning locked down a spot in the rotation for next year?(17:55) - Should the White Sox bring back the 1983 road uniforms?(20:16) - Did Rick Hahn get a pass on how poorly the White Sox finished this year?(29:04) - Could there be an under-the-radar free agent for the White Sox to sign?(36:48) - Which food stand is the first you'd visit when Guaranteed Rate Field opens back up to fans?

White Sox fans take over the podcast! Part 1

Chuck Garfien sent out the White Sox Bat signal and asked for your questions and you delivered. Chuck is joined by teammates Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber as they answer White Sox fans questions about the manager search, the holes in the roster, what Sox fans should be expecting in the 2021 season and more.(3:20) - Will the White Sox hire A.J. Hinch right after the World Series?(10:00) - How much will the White Sox spend this season?(20:17) - Should the White Sox trade Yasmani Grandal?(30:45) - Should the White Sox pursue Joc Pederson?(37:14) - When will Trevor Bauer sign with the White Sox?

Who we’re signing this offseason

The White Sox continue to search for a new manager to replace Rick Renteria, but this offseason will require them to fill other holes, as well. What better way to do that than with free agents? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber take turns heading down the aisles and picking out free agents for the White Sox to sign this winter.(3:00) - How will the pandemic impact free agency?(9:32) - Should the White Sox try to re-sign Alex Colomé?(16:36) - How would George Springer impact the White Sox lineup?(23:03) - Should Trevor Bauer be the No. 1 target for the White Sox?(29:30) - Finding a better starting pitcher than Cease, Kopech and Dunning in free agency