The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

So you’re saying there’s a chance?

In the span of 48 hours, baseball fans everywhere went from despair to excitement with rumors that the players and owners are close to a deal. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Adam Hoge, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey as they discuss the massive turnaround from the chances of no baseball to chance of having a season.(1:42) - Surprising that a deal is close after Rob Manfred's latest comments?(8:26) - Why did it take so long for Rob Manfred to meet with Tony Clark(13:42) - Why a 66-game schedule makes sense(20:55) - Is this a real baseball season?

Rob Manfred’s 180 on the baseball season

Just a week after he said there will be a baseball season, the commissioner of the MLB Rob Manfred announced in an interview that he is not confident that there will be a season. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber as they discuss why the big change in direction from Manfred, why can't the players and the league come to an agreement, and how this can possibly ruin baseball.(2:28) - Rob Manfred does a 180 on the MLB season(7:40) - Are the players right on this one?(15:36) - Are the MLB owners being tone deaf?(20:50) - If there is no baseball, how will it impact young fans?(22:52) - How Rob Manfred became MLB Commissioner(30:16) - Confidence level that there will be a season

Albert Belle on Sosa, McGwire, PEDs and his 1998 season

Former White Sox slugger Albert Belle speaks with host Chuck Garfien about his 1998 season which he says is “one of the greatest second halves in the history of baseball without an asterisk next to it.” Belle explains why he thinks he had a better season than Sammy Sosa in 1998, how many home runs he would have hit if he took PEDs, his relationship with White Sox fans and Chicago media and more.(2:30) Belle on McGwire and Sosa’s home run chase(5:00) His incredible second half (.387/.451/.816) and the hitting tip that made it happen(8:30) Belle says he didn’t take PEDs and had a better season than Sosa(19:20) How many home runs he thinks he could have hit with PEDs(22:10) Should Sosa and McGwire be in the Hall of Fame, and what about Pete Rose?

White Sox draft Garrett Crochet—and there will be baseball in 2020

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Adam Hoge and Vinnie Duber to discuss the White Sox drafting Garrett Crochet from the University of Tennessee. He’s been compared to Chris Sale?! What do they think about ACE product Ed Howard being drafted by the Cubs? Plus, their reaction to Rob Manfred’s message that baseball will be played in 2020. (2:45) What are the White Sox getting in Garrett Crochet? (13:00) Did the Cubs really have to draft Ed Howard?(19:00) Manfred says there will be a baseball season in 2020. This is good news, right?

Why Paul Konerko supports the players in battle vs. MLB

With owners and players unable to come to an agreement on a 2020 baseball season, White Sox legend Paul Konerko speaks with host Chuck Garfien, explaining why he sides with the players standing firm against the league. Also, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup, Konerko talks about playing hockey growing up, his memories of the 2010 championship season and more.(2:15) Konerko’s love for hockey(8:25) 2005 White Sox vs. 2010 Blackhawks(15:55) Why he agrees with the players (21:55) How will history judge a shortened 2020 season?

MLB.com’s Jim Callis talks White Sox draft--who will they take in the 1st round?

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline and MLB.com, to discuss next week's MLB draft. Jim discusses how the draft will be different with it being reduced to only five rounds this year. Then, he talks about several players who could be on the White Sox radar, the best player they could potentially draft and much more.(2:45) - How this draft will be like none we've seen before--and what that means(12:50) - "The best player" the White Sox could realistically get with the 11th overall pick(13:25) - Where will former Jackie Robinson West little leaguer Ed Howard land in the draft? (20:00) - Should the White Sox draft this intriguing catcher?(27:08) - The position player he keeps hearing being connected to the White Sox

Hope in a bad time with Laurence Holmes and Tim Anderson

As the country faces rough times not only with the pandemic but the many demonstrations of protest against police brutality, it's time we had a real discussion on the issues. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by radio host and host of the Under Center podcast Laurence Holmes to discuss the murder of George Floyd, the reactions and solutions. Later, Tim Anderson joins to discuss what he's doing to get involved to help with change.(5:44) - Getting justice for George Floyd(14:06) - How to get police reform(22:00) - What gives us hope (29:25) - Laurence getting emotional on the radio(41:10) - Tim Anderson on the protest in Chicago(49:10) - Trying to remain positive during this time

Will the players and owners come to an agreement for baseball in 2020?

The MLB players' union isn't happy with the first economic proposal by MLB owners. Will the two sides come to an agreement? If so, how and when? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by NBCS Chicago's White Sox coverage team of Adam Hoge and Vinnie Duber to discuss what made the players so upset, how this can be fixed, and has the latest proposal damaged the trust between the players and owners?(1:28) - Details of the new proposal rejected by the players(12:15) - What a player and agent told Chuck about the current situation(19:19) - Who has the leverage between players and owners?(24:50) - What gives you hope that there will be a season?

Dylan Cease is ready to play right now

Negotiations are expected to heat up this week between MLB and the players union about playing a season in 2020. Host Chuck Garfien shares what he's heard. Then, White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease speaks with Chuck about how he almost caught COVID-19 when he returned home to Georgia, playing games without fans, why he's ready to pitch in a game right now and more.(1:44) - Is momentum building between the owners and players?(3:58) - Dylan Cease interview(7:20) - Why he was worried about getting COVID-19 when he went back home(11:30) - Cease is learning how to play golf(18:15) - What if there isn't a season?(22:20) - How many innings could Cease pitch if the season started right now

Evan Marshall gives the player perspective on starting the season

MLB owners and players are still working to find a solution to start the 2020 season. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox pitcher Evan Marshall as they discuss the hurdles that still need to be figured out, the way the players have been perceived throughout the process, and his thoughts on if there will be a season this year.(3:00) - Trying to stay in shape during the pandemic(5:40) - Where things stand right now in negotiations between players and owners(12:00) - Are the players being made out to be the bad guys?(16:54) - Problems and questions about the proposed safety rules(20:50) - What it means if there is baseball vs. no baseball