The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Who is White Sox first round pick Andrew Vaughn? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Mike Neu, Vaughn's head coach at Cal. Neu explains why he's the best college hitter he's ever coached (01:30), the feat of winning the Golden Spikes Award as a sophomore (5:00), why he was given the nickname "Old School" (7:00), how Vaughn fits with the White Sox (10:05), stories of how far Vaughn hit baseballs at Cal (18:30) and more. Then, Chuck and Ryan are joined by Chris Kamka and Vinnie Duber to break down the selection of Vaughn. What can he do for the offense in the future? When might he reach the majors? Are there too many first basemen types in the organization and more (20:00).

After the White Sox completed a 6-1 homestand against the Royals and Indians, Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber break it all down. The sensation that is Lucas Giolito, who is pitching like an ace (3:30) Chuck speaks with Giolito on the field after the game (5:30) Why Giolito should win the A-L Pitcher of the Month in May (7:40) What James McCann has meant to the team (10:05),McCann talks about Giolito and the pregame dance he did in the dugout (12:55), how conflicting it was for Zach Plesac to pitch against the White Sox, his favorite team growing up (18:00) and more.

With the MLB draft starting on June 3rd, who will the White Sox take with the third overall pick? Chuck Garfien speaks with draft guru Jim Callis of MLB.com. Will it come down to 1B Andrew Vaughn and SS C.J. Abrams? (3:00) Is there a chance that the Orioles don't take Adley Rutschman first and he slides to the White Sox? (6:10) Who would Callis take if he was in the White Sox draft room? (9:00) Don't compare Vaughn to Seth Beer (10:00). Plus, how good is Luis Robert and will he reach the majors this season? (15:10) What kind of player will Nick Madrigal become? (17:30) and more.

Carlos Rodon speaks with Chuck Garfien in a raw and candid interview about his injury struggles, how he pitched through pain in 2019, being on the receiving end of fan criticism and more. Rodon talks about what it's like facing scrutiny from fans when they don't know the whole story (4:00), how and why he pitched through pain starting in spring training (9:00), what happened in his last game that led to him needing Tommy John surgery (11:39), how fan criticism affects him and other players (16:16), why he's out to prove doubters wrong (17:47) and more.

After Lucas Giolito's latest gem, this time against the Kansas City Royals, Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber speak about how Giolito keeps raising the bar and how he is a completely different pitcher in 2019 (1:10). Chuck speaks with Giolito on the field after his 8-inning, 10 strikeout victory (8:30). Will Giolito win the American League Pitcher of the Month for May? (10:15) What does the emergence of Giolito mean for the rebuild? (11:30) and more.

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with White Sox scouting director Nick Hosteler inside the team's draft room at Guaranteed Rate Field. How accurate are the mock drafts? (2:45) Can Andrew Vaughn meeting the lofty expectations? (6:40) Bobby Witt Jr's unique background (8:30), why this draft could bring a face of the franchise type player the top (11:15), and what it's like in the war room on draft day (12:30). Do they have a consensus pick yet? (13:45) Do they need to stock up on pitching? (17:35) Is Nick Madrigal meeting expectations in Class-A? (26:40) Hostetler's sleeper pick from last season that White Sox fans should watch (30:00) and more.

Adam Eaton and Todd Frazier might not be with the White Sox anymore, but their feud in 2016 helped pave the way for the White Sox rebuild and why the franchise is where it is today. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka go over the events of that crazy, fateful 2016 season that caused the White Sox to eventually trade Chris Sale, Jose Quintana, Eaton, Frazier and many others (1:10). It started with the Adam and Drake LaRoche saga during spring training (2:40) and the dysfunction that occurred after that (07:00). How and why things unraveled after their 23-10 start and the fight in the clubhouse between Eaton and Frazier (13:00). The problems continued with Chris Sale cutting up the throwback jerseys and remains alive today with the latest fighting words on the field and in the press between Eaton and Frazier (17:20). Buckle up for this one.

Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber talk about James McCann's breakout season with the White Sox (1:15). Then Chuck speaks with McCann about all the preparation he does for every game (9:20), why he'll never use a cheat sheet scouting report behind the plate like many catchers do (11:30), what McCann has been badgering Lucas Giolito about since spring training (14:30), why Evan Marshall and Aaron Bummer have been so successful out of the bullpen (16:30), why McCann acts as a karaoke host on the team bus (17:40) and more.

Chuck Garfien speaks with new Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Edwin Jackson who is now playing for his 14th major league team. How has he done it? (3:30)Why being traded to the White Sox in 2010 helped turn his career around. (4:30). What he's going to do with all of different jerseys when he retires (6:00). How he has persevered on his crazy ride (7:45). Is there one team he still wants to play for? (9:05) and more.

Chuck Garfien speaks with Lucas Giolito about how much he wanted to fix himself this offseason and the work it took to make it happen (2:00), the advice he received from Hall of Famer Frank Thomas that he is using in games (7:10), what he's done to drastically reduce stolen bases against him (13:00), what he's learned from the mistakes he made last season (14:50), what James McCann has meant to him and the team (16:30), how much he is "sick of losing" (19:50) and more.