The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Ep. 234: Luis Robert tearing up the Carolina League

With Luis Robert dominating for the WInston-Salem Dash, Chuck Garfien called up Joe Weil, play-by-play announcer for the Dash to speak about Robert's scorching start. They discuss Robert's mammoth 2-run homer on Thursday that broke a 6-6 tie in the 8th inning and why his jersey said "Roberts" (3:30), why Robert is dominating this year compared to last year (5:20), when might he be promoted and could he make it to the big leagues this season? (7:10), how Nick Madrigal is playing (16:10) and more.

Ep. 233: Why does Eloy Jimenez wear red batting gloves? Eloy shares his inspirational story

Eloy Jimenez speaks with Chuck Garfien about why he wears red batting gloves (2:20) and prays before his first at-bat (4:00). Jimenez also explains what he's learning as a hitter, why he isn't trying to hit home runs (07:15), his excitement about playing in Yankee Stadium for the first time (08:37), and more.

Ep. 232: Tim Anderson interview and what gives with the pitching??

Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber talk about the White Sox pitching staff which has been in a big rut over the last week. They discuss the starters, bullpen and Ervin Santana's first start (2:00). Then Chuck speaks with Tim Anderson about his new daughter and what it was like sleeping on a hospital couch for five days (7:50), how and why he's become a Seattle Mariners killer (9:30), why he's out to get revenge on opposing pitchers (11:00), the reason he doesn't care about his batting average which leads the majors (13:00) and more.

Ep. 231: Manny who? Moncada and Anderson off to scorching starts

Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber talk about the 1-2 punch of Yoan Moncada and Tim Anderson on the left side of the infield (1:30). The crazy stat Moncada has put together with runners on base so far this season (5:15). Catcher James McCann discusses how the Tigers pitched to Moncada last year and how he's changed at the plate this year (6:30). Anderson backing up his words during the offseason that he can be a star shortstop for the White Sox (10:20). Anderson talks about how he's a different hitter (13:40) and more.

Ep. 230: Lucas Giolito talks about his ’best’ game with the White Sox

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey call up Lucas Giolito to talk about his impressive first start of the season, holding the Royals hitless for 6.1 innings (4:00), what he was thinking while throwing a no-hitter (8:40), why this was the best game he's pitched with the White Sox (11:30), the amazing story of touching Satchel Paige's statue the day before at the Negro League Museum (17:10), the tough loss to the Indians on Monday and the team meeting that followed (21:40) and more.

Ep. 229: What we like and what we don’t like about the White Sox so far

It's early. Very early. But we've got some thoughts about the White Sox season so far. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber share what they like and what they don't like. They discuss Yoan Moncada (3:10), Yonder Alonso (7:45), the meltdown against the Indians on Monday (9:50), Ivan Nova and Lucas Giolito (15:30), Daniel Palka (18:10), Ryan Cordell's pinch-hit home run (24:00) and more.

Ep. 228: Eloy Jimenez says ’I’m going to get better’

Not the greatest major league debut for Eloy Jimenez who went 0-3 with 2 strikeouts. Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber break down Opening Day from Kansas City. They discuss why Jimenez struggled in his first game (1:30). Hear what Jimenez said to the media after the game (3:40). How good is Royals pitcher Brad Keller?(8:00) What did Carlos Rodon show us in his first Opening Day start? And the best part of the day---the play of Yoan Moncada at third base.

Ep. 227: Predictions for 2019!

With the regular season about to begin, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber and Chris Kamka look into the future and predict what will happen with the White Sox in 2019. Among the many predictions: Who will lead the White Sox in home runs? (3:45) What will be the season totals for Eloy Jimenez? (6:00) How many walks and strikeouts for Yoan Moncada? (16:10) Who will Yolmer Sanchez dump Gatorade on? (19:30) Who will be the best offseason addition? (25:05) What's your one bold prediction? (31:10) How many wins for the White Sox in 2019 (34:30) and more.

Ep. 226: Rick Hahn talks Eloy deal, Machado pursuit and White Sox offseason in 1-on-1 interview

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox general manager Rick Hahn in Arizona.They talk about everything from Eloy Jimenez signing a long-term contract with the White Sox to missing out on Manny Machado. Hahn discusses how long a new deal with Jimenez had been in the works (5:10), if the contract talks affected Jimenez at the plate this spring (7:00), why it took so long for Manny Machado to sign (13:30), why they weren't willing to guarantee the last two years for Machado (16:00), what Hahn would say to skeptical White Sox fans who don't think White Sox will be able to sign a premium free agent (18:00), how the White Sox lost a deal this offseason because of a tweet (22:30), whether the worst part of the rebuild is in the past, (24:30) if the stakes are higher now for those on the major league club (27:20) and more.

Ep. 225: Don Cooper with the inside scoop on the White Sox pitching staff

With the regular season getting closer, Chuck Garfien gets the goods from Don Cooper about many White Sox pitchers. The decision to have Carlos Rodon start on Opening Day (3:00), what Lucas Giolito needs to improve on in 2019 (6:16), what they're doing to make Ivan Nova a better pitcher this year (8:10), improving Ervin Santana's velocity and will he be the fifth starter? (11:50), what Dylan Cease needs to work on in the minors (13:20), what other pitching prospect besides Cease will take the biggest stride in 2019? (14:30)Coop also talks about Kelvin Herrera, Alex Colome, Zach Thompson, Thyago Vieira, Nate Jones and more.