The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

In a new series on the podcast, the whole crew gets together to re-watch and re-live one of our all-time favorite White Sox games. We begin with Game 2 of the 2005 ALCS when A.J. Pierzynski famously reached base on the dropped third strike in the 9th inning, opening the door for a pivotal White Sox victory over the Angels (1:50). You'll hear things we learned watching the broadcast again (10:30), if Twitter existed... (17:20), the White Sox player we miss the most (21:00), all the random stuff that happened in the game and on the broadcast (24:30), the Pierzynski dropped third strike (32:30), Chuck's post-game report unearthed for the pod (38:15), how Hawk Harrelson would have called the game (40:40) and much more.

Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka speak with Black Sox historian Jacob Pomrenke about the biggest myths surrounding the infamous 1919 Black Sox who fixed the World Series (2:30). Gambling wasn't limited to the White Sox back then. Even Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker threw a game? (10:30) The role of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson in the fix (19:20) Could Jackson ever get into the Hall of Fame? (27:00) Could a World Series be fixed in today's game? (33:00) and more.

The White Sox need a left-handed power bat. We go searching for one from here to Japan! The discussion includes Yasmani Grandal, Corey Dickerson, Joc Pederson,, Nick Markakis, Mike Moustakas, Charlie Blackmon, Kyle Schwarber and more (2:00). Then, Chuck makes a call to Tokyo to speak with Jim Allen of the Kyodo News about lefty slugger Yoshitomo Tsutsugo who was posted this week and is available to sign with a major league team this winter (29:00).