The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Ep. 194: Instant South Sider Daniel Palka

Daniel Palka spoke with Chuck Garfien about a whole bunch of topics.Losing weight this offseason and how he's done it (3:15), the Chicago Bears losing in the playoffs (5:48), why he walks around with a baseball bat wherever he goes (11:05), his connection with White Sox fans and the South Side of Chicago (16:10), his humorous Twitter feed (20:25), his Uber driver asking if he can use his bathroom (28:00), going to his first SoxFest this year (33:12), his conversation this offseason with hitting coach Todd Steverson (40:18), why he loves Roberto Clemente (44:05) and much more.

Ep. 193: Don Cooper goes A to Z on the White Sox pitching staff

White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper came on the podcast to talk with Chuck Garfien about a whole bunch of White Sox pitchers. What does Ivan Nova bring to the pitching staff? (5:00) How Alex Colome and Kelvin Herrera changes the dynamic of the bullpen (6:15). What was wrong with Carlos Rodon in 2018? (10:05) What White Sox pitcher will take the biggest stride in 2019 (18:00). How they've pitched to Manny Machado in his career (34:00). They also talk about Dane Dunning, Carson Fulmer, Dylan Cease, Zack Burdi, Alec Hanson, Zack Thompson and more.

Ep. 192: Yonder Alonso, Jon Jay....is Manny Machado next?

With the White Sox reportedly signing Jon Jay, another close friend of Manny Machado's, are they closing in on the coveted free agent? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber examine the latest move, the special bond between Machado, Alonso and Jay and if this improves the White Sox chances of signing Machado (2:30). Do the Yankees still have real interest in Machado? (7:10)The choice Machado has to make (10:20) and more. Then we take a look at the signing of reliever Kelvin Herrera (18:00), how he improves the bullpen (21:30), do the White Sox have the best bullpen in the A-L Central? (25:00) And we give our current chances that the White Sox sign Machado (32:00)

Ep. 191: White Sox make offer to Machado, how serious are the Phillies?

Since it's a Chicago vs. Philadelphia weekend, who between the White Sox and Phillies has the edge to sign Manny Machado? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Tom Cooper discuss the White Sox reported offer to Machado (2:10), why haven't the Phillies spent that "stupid money" yet? (5:00), wouldn't it be great if Machado revealed he signed with the White Sox during the Bears-Eagles playoff game? (11:45). Then Phillies insider Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia joins the podcast to talk about the Phillies pursuit of Machado (18:10), why it's taken so long for the Phillies to meet face to face with Bryce Harper (23:12) and more.

Ep. 190: 7 years? 10 years? Making Sense of the Latest Harper and Machado Rumors

The new year arrives with new rumors about the White Sox pursuit of Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. One report says the White Sox are willing to give Harper a 10-year deal, another says the White Sox won't offer more than 7 years. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber discuss what it all means and speculate what's happening behind the scenes in negotiations (1:30), if the Yankees signing of shortstop Troy Tulowitzki changes anything in their pursuit of Machado (11:15), is A.J. Pollock really "a fit" with the White Sox? (15:00), who will be the White Sox 5th starter? (19:40) and more.

Ep. 189: Storytime with Tom Paciorek

We kick off 2019 with one of our favorite people: Tom Paciorek, also known as "Wimpy." He tells stories about Goose Gossage, Thurman Munson and Tommy John (3:20), the time when Brewers manager Phil Garner threatened to fight him and Hawk Harrelson (11:05), why Hawk should be in the Hall of Fame as a broadcaster (14:30), the backlash against Harold Baines making the Hall of Fame (19:10), stories about playing in the longest game in MLB history (27:30) and more.

Ep. 188: Comedian Pat McGann

Chicago comedian Pat McGann speaks with Chuck Garfien about the White Sox pursuit of Manny Machado (2:20), being a stand-up comic (9:30) , what it was like performing on David Letterman and Stephen Colbert (13:10), watching old episodes today of the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (23:20), McGann blanking out while performing on Letterman (26:00) and more.

Ep. 187: White Sox fans take over the podcast!

It being the giving season, we handed the podcast over to our favorite people: the listeners! You ask the questions. You pick the topics. Those randomly chosen win a special White Sox prize, including tickets to SoxFest! Among the many topics: predict the 2021 White Sox outfield based only on prospects (3:00), if the Sox don't get Manny Machado, should they trade for Miguel Andujar? (9:50), will Yoan Moncada be an All-Star in 2019? (14:05), Who could eat more dollar hot dogs--Bobby Jenks or Bartolo Colon? (16:48), Michael Kopech says he wants to come on the podcast (19:00), what will Rick Hahn say at his opening press conference if White Sox do and don't get Harper/Machado? (23:30) Any chance the White Sox get both Harper AND Machado? (30:12), Who will be White Sox 5th starter? (37:15), What's your take on the Harold Baines Hall of Fame criticism?---we got fired up about that (46:20) and much more.

Ep. 186: Manny Mania visits the South Side

Manny Machado begins his free agent tour by visiting the White Sox. What makes the White Sox serious bidders for Machado (2:00)? What was the White Sox pitch and where do we think they took him on his tour of the city (4:20)? Yonder Alonso talks about wanting to be White Sox teammates with Machado, his brother-in-law (11:51). What to make of the report that the White Sox won't spend big on free agents (20:09). Would you spend a month in solitary confinement if it meant the White Sox would get Machado AND Harper for 10 years (26:05) and more!

Ep. 185: Winter Meetings Wrap-Up

The White Sox close the Winter Meetings without Bryce Harper or Manny Machado, but as Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber discuss from Las Vegas, they're proving to be a main player in the pursuit of the top two free agents in baseball. Rick Hahn talks about having a seat at the table for some "large, impactful moves," Harper trolls a vacationing Nicky Delmonico on Instagram, and we give our latest predictions about where Harper will sign and when.