The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien
The White Sox Podcast brings you unparalleled insight and access to the White Sox. Featuring interviews with current/former players and coaches, we’ll tell you why something happened yesterday, and what’s likely going to happen tomorrow. Hosted by Chuck Garfien, we’ll bring you new episodes release every Tuesday and Thursday, and whenever news breaks.
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Episodes
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Chuck Garfien speaks with MLB Network and ESPN broadcaster Matt Vasgersian who explains why Hawk Harrelson should win this year's Ford Frick Award. Matt gives his all-time favorite Hawkism (2:00), his desire to plead his case to the voting committee (4:50), why Hawk's homerism should be celebrated and honored (8:00), why we won't see another Hawk Harrelson ever again (9:45), how Matt used to blurt out Hawkisms on late nights at Wiener Circle (13:00), plus why the White Sox could take a big step forward with offseason moves this winter (16:30) and more.
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
In the latest edition of Distant Replay, we go back to August 4, 1993, when Robin Ventura famously charged the mound against future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, reliving the game and digging up stories you've never heard. Why the fight started years before because of Craig Grebeck (3:50), "You Gotta Be Bleeping Me!" Everything we learned rewatching the broadcast (15:00), Ryan hits Ventura with a pitch and chaos ensues (25:25), Nolan Ryan doesn't get ejected??!!! Gene Lamont goes crazy and gets tossed from the game (33:55), Chuck calls up Gene Lamont. Yes, he calls Gene Lamont (42:20), a future White Sox legend was at the game and met Ventura before the game (51:20) and more.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Chuck Garfien speaks with Vinnie Duber who is covering the G.M. Meetings in Arizona where Rick Hahn spoke with the media for the first time in the offseason.Why Vinnie's big takeaway is "don't take anything off the table" this offseason for the White Sox (1:45), Hahn talks about signing premium free agents and the Machado experience (6:00), weighing defense vs. hitting for who they get to play right field (9:10), would they move Yoan Moncada from third base if they signed a certain free agent?(11:45), where are things with Jose Abreu (21:00) and more.
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about the rumors connecting the White Sox to premium free agents like Anthony Rendon and Stephen Strasburg (1:30). Then they call up USA Today's Bob Nightengale at the GM Meetings in Arizona who confirms that's what he's hearing (8:20). How realistic is this? (10:10) Does the front office feel the need to make a big splash? (11:20) Is there a Scott Boras factor with the White Sox? (13:30) and more.
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
Chuck Garfien speaks with Yolmer Sanchez about winning a Gold Glove at second base (2:20), his fit with the White Sox in 2020 (7:00), his offense in 2019 (9:45). the trophy he wants to win more than a Gold Glove (12:00), White Sox not getting Manny Machado (15:00) and more.
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Chris Kamka discuss the decision by J.D. Martinez not to opt out of his contract with the Red Sox (2:45) What about the White Sox possibly trading for Martinez? (6:00) What other options for DH next season?(17:30) How was Eloy Jimenez not a finalist for AL Rookie of the Year?? (31:40) and more.
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Chuck Garfien speaks with Marian Scheffler about her life as a die-hard White Sox fan. She tells stories about coming into contact with Babe Ruth (3:00), watching a game on the field at Comiskey Park in 1933 (6:10), why Luke Appling was her favorite White Sox player growing up (10:15), living in Chicago during the Great Depression (15:20), the awe of seeing television for the first time in the 1940's (16:20), watching Eddie Gaedel at the plate (23:30), why she missed the 2005 World Series (25:40), her thoughts on the rebuild (28:00), why she's upset about the White Sox media coverage in Chicago (29:30) and more.
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
With Houston Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole set to possibly break records for a pitcher in free agency, is he worth the risk for the White Sox? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka break it all down. Cole has picked the perfect time to become a free agent (1:30). Cole's LA factor (5:10). What kind of contract will Cole get and can the White Sox make room for him? (6:30) Why elite pitchers have proven to be worth the risk of a long-term contract (14:00). Should the White Sox next big bet be on Cole? (27:00)
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
Almost three years since the White Sox embarked on their rebuild, the crew gets together to grade the three big trades that started it all. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber break down the Chris Sale trade (1:30), the Adam Eaton trade (8:10) and then David Kaplan joins them to grade the Jose Quintana trade to the Cubs (17:15). Here's a hint. He hates the Quintana trade more than anyone you know.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Who will the White Sox sign this winter? What players will they acquire?Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka give their predictions. We all hope Kamka's predictions come true (7:10). Vinnie has a World Series MVP on his mind (18:00). Chuck gives his predictions and Guff isn't happy about them (33:00). They all include their one bold prediction and more.