The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Why Tony La Russa might not manage the White Sox

Host Chuck Garfien, Chris Kamka and Ryan McGuffey discuss why Tony La Russa might not return to Chicago to manage the White Sox. They review an interview La Russa did last winter explaining his concerns about managing again. They also play sound from Jerry Reinsdorf, Dave Dombrowski and Joe Torre who expressed doubt that La Russa will ever return to the dugout.(3:10) - Is Tony La Russa the right fit for the White Sox?(12:55) - La Russa talks about why he'd manage again and why he won't(24:30) - Dombrowski and Reinsdorf speak about La Russa coming back to manage(41:40) - Will La Russa change his mind and come back to manage the White Sox?

Bob Nightengale: ”It’s La Russa’s job to lose”

To the surprise of many White Sox fans, Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa has seemingly become the front runner for the White Sox managerial opening, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. In a jam-packed episode, Nightengale joins host Chuck Garfien to discuss how La Russa became the hot candidate and his chances of being the first manager to manage after entering the Hall of Fame.Later in the podcast, Chuck is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Adam Hoge to discuss the report. Then, Hawk Harrelson — who fired La Russa from his post as Sox manager in 1986 — joins Chuck to discuss his relationship with La Russa.(2:32) - Nightengale believes La Russa's ties to the White Sox are strong(7:26) - What happens if Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams don't want La Russa and prefer A.J. Hinch?(10:10) - Nightengale says "It's La Russa's job to lose"(12:40) - Ryan McGuffey and Adam Hoge join Chuck to discuss Nightengale's report(34:27) - Hawk Harrelson interview on his feelings about La Russa possibly returning to the White Sox(42:28) - Chuck, Guff, and Adam discuss if La Russa will become the White Sox manager

Geoff Blum on A.J. Hinch or Alex Cora managing White Sox

The search is on for the next manager of the White Sox. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Astros broadcaster and former White Sox World Series hero Geoff Blum to discuss two candidates Blum knows from their time with the Astros: A.J. Hinch and Alex Cora. What makes them great managers? Who would be the best fit with the White Sox? How do they overcome the Astros cheating scandal? And could Hinch help bring free agents like George Springer and Michael Brantley to the White Sox?(5:05) - How big is the White Sox job?(12:10) - Who's the better fit for the White Sox?(16:22) - How will they get beyond the cheating scandal?(23:20) - Could Hinch bring Springer and Brantley with him to the White Sox?

White Sox move on from Rick Renteria and Don Cooper

The White Sox are officially looking for a new manager and a new pitching coach after parting ways with Rick Renteria and Don Cooper. Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and Adam Hoge to discuss what led to these franchise-altering decisions, where the White Sox stand, who they could turn to lead the team from here, and some of the other important issues surrounding the White Sox offseason.(2:45) - Was it time to make a change at manager?(14:00) - Did Rick Hahn come to his final decision based on how the season ended?(24:16) - Rich Hahn discusses what he is looking for in an ideal candidate(29:47) - Rick Hahn explains why he's not considering Ozzie Guillén for the job(40:12) - How will the Sox address the lack of production from right field and DH?(52:02) - Final thoughts on the immediate future of the White Sox

Steve Stone analyzes the 2020 season and what happens this offseason

Chuck Garfien is joined by legendary White Sox broadcaster Steve Stone to discuss the ups and downs of the 2020 White Sox season, what went wrong after clinching a playoff spot and what the future looks like for this team.(2:10) - How will White Sox fans remember the 2020 season?(10:00) - The White Sox issues at DH(19:30) - Dissecting the Game 3 loss to the A's(27:50) - How should the White Sox attack free agency?(33:20) - Predictions for the White Sox offseason

What happened in the playoffs and what happens next?

Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber to analyze what went wrong in the playoffs with the White Sox, what possible changes could be in store in the offseason and what the future looks like in 2021 and beyond.(1:25) - How would you describe the White Sox 2020 season?(9:20) - What did the end of the season reveal about the White Sox and Rick Renteria?(17:50) - How to evaluate the team with World Series expectations in mind(27:20) - Will James McCann be back in 2021?(33:20) - What will free agency be like this offseason?(45:35) - White Sox TV growth in 2020 was the highest in baseball

Sounding off on the end of the White Sox season

After a fun rollercoaster ride in 2020, the season came to a screeching halt on Thursday with a 6-4 loss to the A's in Game 3. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ozzie Guillén and Frank Thomas to discuss how it all fell apart, the bullpen decisions made by Rick Renteria in the elimination game and what's in store for the White Sox in the future.(1:40) - Sox fans are hurt and disappointed (10:27) - How the White Sox lost the lead and the game(23:00) - Handling pressure in an elimination game(27:50) - Tim Anderson reacts to the loss(31:15) - Rick Renteria talks to the media(35:02) - Could Renteria have managed the series better?(38:20) - What free agents should the White Sox re-sign?

Ozzie and Frank break down Game 2--and what happens in Game 3

The White Sox lost Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series with the Oakland Athletics to set up a win-or-go-home Game 3 on Thursday. Chuck Garfien is joined by Ozzie Guillen, Frank Thomas and Ryan McGuffey to break down everything from Game 2: Dallas Keuchel's struggles, Nick Madrigal's errors, the late comeback in the final innings and more. Plus, who will start for the White Sox in the pivotal Game 3?(1:58) - Odd moves by A's manager Bob Melvin(5:54) - Nick Madrigal's play in Game 2(8:00) - Who's in the lineup in Game 3?(13:40) - Dane Dunning should get the start in Game 3(18:15) - Breaking down Dallas Keuchel's start(27:50) - Which team is feeling the most pressure?

Ozzie, Frank and the White Sox big win in Game 1

Chuck Garfien is joined by Ozzie Guillen, Frank Thomas and Ryan McGuffey to discuss the dominant pitching of Lucas Giolito, the hitting of Adam Engel and Tim Anderson and the MVP-caliber play of José Abreu in the White Sox big win in their playoff opener in Oakland.(2:20) - The White Sox got it done early(7:08) - Lucas Giolito's performance in his postseason debut(13:05) - The A's decision to start a left-handed pitcher(21:44) - Chuck and Guff break down the Game 1 win

Everything you need to know about the White Sox-A’s playoff series

The White Sox are starting their first playoff series in 12 years, and there's excitement in White Sox Nation. Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey as they preview the AL Wild Card Series between the White Sox and Oakland Athletics. Whether it's pitching matchups, ideal lineups or series predictions, the crew has you covered as what the White Sox hope is a lengthy playoff run begins. (2:40) - The White Sox fell to the No. 7 seed in the AL(10:08) - Game 1 is an excellent opportunity for the White Sox(18:33) - How should the White Sox set their lineup?(26:14) - Chances the White Sox win the series(35:04) - Series predictions