The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Ep. 280: Behind enemy lines: what the Twins think of the White Sox

Chuck Garfien goes inside the Twins clubhouse to speak with outfielder Max Kepler and catcher Jason Castro about the White Sox. Castro talks about what it takes to go from rebuilding to winning (04:30), how close he thinks the White Sox are from competing for the division (7:00) and his thoughts on Lucas Giolito and Dylan Cease (8:00). Kelper talks about what Nelson Cruz has meant to the Twins (11:30), how the young White Sox nucleus reminds him of the Twins young core (13:10), his success against the White Sox this year and more.

Ep. 279: What will the White Sox do before the trade deadline?

Will they buy? Will they sell? Will they do nothing? Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber discuss what moves the White Sox might make before the July 31st trade deadline. What the White Sox should ask for in return for Alex Colome (4:20), the team that might call about Jon Jay (8:30), the percentage that Jose Abreu gets traded (09:50), do the White Sox consider trading for Charlie Blackmon? (15:20) What about Mitch Haniger? (17:00) Zack Greinke? (18:45) and more.

Ep. 278: Why James McCann wants to be a manager

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox catcher James McCann about many topics: would he sign a contract extension past 2020 with the White Sox? (4:00) why he wants to be a manager after his playing career is over (7:00), why he believes the future is bright with the White Sox (10:30), what the key is for Lucas Giolito in the second half (12:00), why he's impressed with Dylan Cease (13:10) and more.

Ep. 277: The 10th anniversary of Mark Buehrle’s perfect game

Chuck Garfien and Steve Stone take a look back at Mark Buehrle's perfect game. How did Buehrle do it? How did Dewayne Wise make that catch?Plus, Buehrle and A.J. Pierzynski talk about how Buehrle actually told Pierzynski before taking the field that day that he would throw a perfect game (10:00) and more.

Ep. 276: Interview with Hall of Famer Harold Baines

Chuck Garfien sits down with new Hall of Famer Harold Baines. First, Chuck, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka share their memories of watching Baines play with the White Sox (1:40). Then, Baines explains why he's always been so soft-spoken (8:45), how he was able to play 22 seasons in the majors (13:00), why he's never spoken to GM Larry Himes for trading him to Texas (15:30), the apology he received from President George W. Bush (16:30), what he thinks about the critics who don't think he should be in the Hall of Fame (18:25), a replay of Baines emotional interview with Chuck about his dad (20:50) and more.

Ep. 275: Why Harold Baines belongs in the Hall of Fame

With Harold Baines being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and Baines former teammate Ron Kittle who explain why Baines is a worthy Hall of Famer. But first, Chuck speaks with Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka about the controversy surrounding his induction (1:30) and what made Baines such a special player and deserving of Cooperstown (5:00). Then, Kittle talks about why he'd "take a bullet" for Baines (13:00), his message to critics who believe Baines shouldn't be in the Hall (17:20) and more. Reinsdorf explains why the committee he was apart of voted Baines into the Hall of Fame (22:00), how tough it was to trade Baines to Texas for Sammy Sosa (24:30), the story behind retiring Baines number a month after trading him (26:10) and more.

Ep. 274: A.J. Reed: ”It’s good to be someplace where you feel wanted”

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with new White Sox slugger A.J. Reed.Could he be the left power DH the White Sox have been searching for? (1:20)Reed talks about why he feels relieved and reborn getting this opportunity with the White Sox (8:05), what's prevented him from being the major league player he wants to be (9:15), why the Astros gave up on him (14:00) and more.

Ep. 273: Incredible inside stories about Michael Jordan’s baseball career

On the 25th anniversary of Michael Jordan's quest to play baseball for the White Sox, Chuck Garfien takes a look back at this incredible journey with stories from those were there. Bill Melton talks about secretly teaching Jordan how to hit before the news broke that he was going to play baseball (4:18), Ozzie Guillen tells the story about playing a game of 2-on-1 basketball with Joey Cora against Jordan at a local gym (8:32), Frank Thomas discusses the MJ mayhem at spring training and if Jordan could have made it to the majors (12:18), Darren Jackson talks about playing outfield with Jordan and their exhibition game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field (13:10), Birmingham Barons broadcaster Curt Bloom on what it was like calling Jordan's games, the bus Jordan bought for the team, the day Jordan actually drove the bus, hitting a home run for his dad and more (24:00).

Ep. 272: The arrow is pointing up!

After the White Sox beat the Cubs 3-1 to close out the first half of the season, Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber look back at what's happened and look ahead to the second half. Eloy Jimenez hit another homer against the Cubs and Chuck didn't drive him to the park this time (2:00) Jimenez says that Abreu has been like a father to him (5:30), Yoan Moncada's impressive first half (7:40), White Sox players believe they can compete for the wildcard (9:00), the player who might be the X-factor for the second half (14:00) and more.

Ep. 271: Luis Robert one step closer the majors

With Rick Hahn announcing that Luis Robert will be promoted to Triple-A after playing in the MLB Future's game next week, excitement continues to build with the White Sox and their future. Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber discuss the Robert promotion and if service time will possibly delay his arrival to the big leagues (1:10), Hahn talks about Robert's season and the decision to promote him (7:00), will Robert bat leadoff in the majors? (11:10) Eloy Jimenez raves about Robert in an interview with Chuck (13:30), what will the White Sox outfield look like next season? (15:20) and more.