The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

As the MLB suspends all baseball activities, White Sox GM Rick Hahn speaks to the media no how the Sox are handling the current situation. Host Chuck Garfien provides the rundown on the Sox's plan and discusses what the season could look like in the near future.(1:10) - This is still crazy(4:00) - Special podcast announcement(6:00) - What went into the MLBs decision to suspend activities(8:00) - Rick Hahn on the White Sox plan during the suspension of activities(14:30) - Chuck's wrap up

MLB has stopped all Spring Training games and could suspend all baseball activities until May due to preventative measures against COVID-19. Host Chuck Garfien discusses what happens now and why this is disappointing for White Sox fans.(1:35) - The sports world has stopped(4:02) - What should baseball fans do with no baseball?(7:35) - WTF is happening!?(10:00) - Real life issues affecting sports

After a long absence due to injury from baseball White Sox young pitcher Michael Kopech is back. Kopech pitched in a spring training game 11 pitches but registered 100+ mph on the radar gun. Host Chuck Garfien recaps the outing, with sound from Kopech and gets reaction from his fellow White Sox teammates.(1:52) - Watching Michael Kopech pitch and throw 100mph(4:00) - Michael Kopech describes what it was like to be back(11:15) - ZacK Collins on Michael Kopech's outing(13:51) - Aaron Bummer describes what kind of arm Kopech has(17:10) - Chuck's wrap up on Michael Kopech

White Sox pitcher Zack Burdi has been through a lot since being the 26th overall pick by the White Sox and he is ready to come back and perform. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Zack as they discuss his career so far, the injuries that have held him back, and his brutally honest self assessment of his play.(2:07) - Excited about his improvement(5:06) - Dealing with multiple injuries(10:20) - "I didn't belong in the majors early on"(11:45) - How to make sure he improved(15:20) - Chuck's wrap up

In another off-season move, Rick Hahn and the White Sox extend 3rd basemen Yoan Moncada by giving him 5 years and $70 million dollars. Host Chuck Garfien drops an emergency podcast to discuss with Scott Merkin of MLB.com.(1:50) - Reaction to the Moncada contract(5:00) - Keys to the White Sox rebuild(9:36) - This team is built to last(14:05) - Reasons why Moncada took the extension(17:50) - The goal is multiple titles

Host Chuck Garfien caught up with former White Sox hitter and Hall of Famer Jim Thome in Arizona for White Sox Spring training as they discuss why there has been so much hype around this team, the lineup that could be great, and should Paul Konerko be in the Hall of Fame.(2:20) - This is an exciting time for the White Sox(6:00) - This lineup could great(11:00) - Eloy Jimenez could hit 50 home runs this year(14:20) - Does Paul Konerko have the itch to coach in the majors?(17:40) - Should Konerko be in the Hall of Fame(18:40) - Chuck's wrap up

The hype around Luis Robert is starting to feel like more than just hype. Host Chuck Garfien does a deep dive live in Arizona on the White Sox rookie with his teammates James McCann, Danny Mendick, and Eloy Jimenez, and his hitting coach Frank Menechino. From what is being said about Robert, soon the league will be put on notice.(1:52) - Eloy Jimenez's assessment of Luis Robert(6:07) - James McCann "There isn't anything he can't do on a baseball field"(9:00) - Danny Mendick "He can win rookie of the year"(13:30) - Hitting coach Frank Menechino on what Robert needs to work on(15:36) - Chuck's wrap up

White Sox legend Paul Konerko has found his calling, being a little league coach for his son's team. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Konerko and former White Sox relief pitcher J.J. Putz as they discuss what the transition is like from playing in the majors to coaching little league, and would they have any interest in coaching at the pro level.(5:12) - How did Paul and J.J. start coaching little league?(9:20) - Planning out a little league practice(14:50) - Paul and J.J. on being on the Hall of Fame ballot together(21:46) - Paul Konerko the player is gone(22:56) - Would Paul consider coaching in the majors

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. In the final episode of the series, Laurence Holmes is joined by his "Football Aftershow" teammate and former Chicago Bear Alex Brown to discuss, making coaching in the NFL more diverse, is the Rooney Rule helping, and the common practice of moving black quarterbacks to other positions.(4:20) - Alex Brown on being pushed to not play quarterback in high school(9:15) - Jalen Hurts asked would he be willing to change positions in the NFL(17:03) - Alex Brown on playing in a Super Bowl that featured 2 black head coaches(22:12) - Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy not being mentioned for a head coaching job(26:00) - Does the Rooney Rule work?(40:35) - Overcoming unfairness(44:28) - Watching a NFL where there are successful black quarterbacks

The man the fans are clamoring for, Yermin Mercedes sits down with host Chuck Garfien to discuss why Sox fans love him, and his goals as a player. Chuck also gets some inside information on Yermin from teammates Carson Fulmer and Danny Mendick, and White Sox director of player development Chris Getz. You wanted Yermin, we got you Yermin.(2:05) - Who the heck is Yermin Mercedes?(6:41) - Interview with Yermin Mercedes(16:07) - How did the Sox acquire Yermin with Chris Getz(19:09) - Carson Fulmer on Yermin Mercedes's improvement as a baseball player(22:03) - Danny Mendick on the uniqueness of Yermin Mercedes