The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

2023 can GTFO! Bring on 2024!!

After experiencing one of the worst White Sox seasons in history, it’s time to officially kick 2023 to the curb and welcome in 2024! Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss how they got everything wrong about who the White Sox would be last season, why the team went backward, and where things could be headed this upcoming season.To vote for the White Sox Talk Podcast in the Best Baseball Podcast category click HERETo vote for the White Sox Talk Podcast in the Best Team Podcast category click HERE

Astros TV analyst Geoff Blum on what Martin Maldonado will bring to the White Sox

If you have questions about why the White Sox signed catcher Martin Maldonado, Astros TV analyst Geoff Blum has answers. Chuck Garfien speaks with Blum about what kind of effect Maldonado will have on the White Sox, how he will help the pitching staff and young catchers, why his defensive numbers didn't match his impact on the Astros last season, and more.To vote for the White Sox Talk Podcast in the Best Baseball Podcast category click HERETo vote for the White Sox Talk Podcast in the Best Team Podcast category click HERE

Michael Soroka opens up about his comeback quest with the White Sox

After getting traded from the Braves to the White Sox, Michael Soroka is out to prove that he can be the pitcher who once seemed destined for greatness. Chuck Garfien speaks with Soroka about his road to the White Sox, coming back from two Achilles tendon injuries and the advice he received from Jake Burger, the kind of leap he believes he can make this upcoming season, why he really wants to pitch against the Braves and more.To vote for the White Sox Talk Podcast in the Best Baseball Podcast category click HERETo vote for the White Sox Talk Podcast in the Best Team Podcast category click HERE

From Korea to the White Sox. Erick Fedde tells his amazing comeback story

Chuck Garfien speaks with new White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde, who reinvented himself last season in Korea, winning the MVP and best pitcher award in the KBO. Fedde explains how he turned his career around and why he chose the White Sox over several other major league teams. Plus, he talked about what it was like pitching in Korea, what kind of pitcher he wants to be with the White Sox, growing up with Bryce Harper, and more.To vote for the White Sox Talk Podcast in the Best Baseball Podcast category click HERETo vote for the White Sox Talk Podcast in the Best Team Podcast category click HERE

How will the White Sox fix right field?!?!?!

The White Sox have been searching for a long-term answer in right field for what feels like forever — or at least since Jermaine Dye locked down the position from 2005-2009. On the podcast, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the abyss that is right field for the White Sox. Why haven’t they been able to draft or develop anyone since Magglio Ordonez? What free agents can plug the hole in 2024? Could the long-term answer be coming back in a Dylan Cease trade? Plus, a cool announcement about the podcast!To vote for the White Sox Talk Podcast in the Best Baseball Podcast category click HERETo vote for the White Sox Talk Podcast in the Best Team Podcast category click HERE

Was Pedro Grifol given a fair chance to succeed last season?

After going 61-101, there is plenty of blame to go around for what happened to the White Sox last season. How much of it falls at the feet of first-time manager Pedro Grifol? Chuck Garfien speaks with Grifol about what he learned as manager, where he needs to improve, and more. Plus, Chuck and Ryan McGuffey discuss the situation he walked into after getting hired, if he was the right fit for that team, how he handled the problems in the clubhouse and more.

Would White Sox move to Nashville? Why Whit Merrifield is a big fan of Chris Getz

The Winter Meetings are over and there’s a lot to talk about. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss Jerry Reinsdorf’s meeting with Nashville mayor Freddie O’Connell. Chuck speaks with Whit Merrifield about his free-agent status and if he thinks he’s a good fit with the White Sox. Plus, Scott Boras talks about two of his clients: Dylan Cease and new White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde.

What team is the best match for Dylan Cease? Who is new White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde?

The White Sox made one of the few moves at the Winter Meetings, agreeing on a two-year, $15 million contract with starting pitcher Erick Fedde, who starred last season in Korea. Who is he? Chuck Garfien speaks with Washington Post baseball writer Chelsea Janes, who covered Fedde when he played for the Nationals (2:07). Then it's Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio talking about how the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are affecting the trade market for Dylan Cease (7:09). Chuck wraps up the podcast by speaking with Orioles beat writer Jake Rill from MLB.com about why the Orioles might be the best match for Dylan Cease (14:09).

Dylan Cease trade rumors, a Luis Robert trade??, and a Jake Burger interview from Winter Meetings

Chuck Garfien speaks with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi about the Dylan Cease trade rumors (4:12). How close is he to being traded? What team does he think will acquire Cease? Could Luis Robert Jr. be traded, too?? Plus, Chris Getz talks about what it would take for them to deal with Cease and even Robert. Then, Chuck speaks with former White Sox third baseman Jake Burger about the shocking trade that sent him to the Marlins, what White Sox fans mean to him and more (18:11).

Everything Nicky Lopez wants to bring to his hometown White Sox

Chuck Garfien speaks with infielder Nicky Lopez who grew up a White Sox fan in the southwest suburbs, was at Game 2 of the 2005 World Series and now gets to play in front of friends and family after being acquired in the Aaron Bummer trade. Nicky talks about what he'll bring to the White Sox, why he embraces being a leader, what he learned playing for the Atlanta Braves, his all-time favorite White Sox player and more.