The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien
The White Sox Podcast brings you unparalleled insight and access to the White Sox. Featuring interviews with current/former players and coaches, we’ll tell you why something happened yesterday, and what’s likely going to happen tomorrow. Hosted by Chuck Garfien, we’ll bring you new episodes release every Tuesday and Thursday, and whenever news breaks.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jan 01, 2019
Tuesday Jan 01, 2019
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.
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
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.
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
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.
Monday Dec 17, 2018
Monday Dec 17, 2018
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!
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
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.
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Former Nationals and Reds GM Jim Bowden made big news at the Winter Meetings, saying on the CBS Sports Network that the White Sox are the "front runner" for Bryce Harper (:35). Should we believe it? (5:06) Rick Hahn responds to the front runner report (9:53). Are the White Sox out on Dallas Keuchel? (11:43) Harper's agent Scott Boras describes what Harper is looking for in a team, his relationship with Jerry Reinsdorf (15:29) and more.
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
New Hall of Fame writer Jayson Stark from the Athletic says the White Sox could make a huge bet on Harper or Machado this winter (0:36) What about the Ivan Nova trade and their reported interested in catcher Yasmani Grandal? (2:01) Rick Hahn talks about the White Sox catcher situation (6:28) Chuck Garfien interviews manager Rick Renteria about Machado’s Johnny Hustle comments, Eloy Jimenez and Yoan Moncada possibly playing third base next season (9:09). Chuck also talks to free agent outfielder Adam Jones about his fit with the White Sox, Machado and more (17:43).
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber come to you from the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. With all the recent talk about Bryce Harper, could Manny Machado be the big free agent the White Sox sign this winter? (4:34) Ken Williams talks about moving from sell mode to buy mode (7:49). Chuck interviews new Hall of Famer Harold Baines who sheds tears speaking about his dad (11:51) and ESPN's Tim Kurkjian comes on the podcast to discuss the White Sox chances of signing Harper and the decision he and the Today's Game Committee made to elect Baines into the Hall of Fame (18:05).
Sunday Dec 09, 2018
Sunday Dec 09, 2018
The MLB Winter Meetings began with a big surprise: White Sox legend Harold Baines is headed to Cooperstown. On the podcast, Baines talks about what it means to make the Hall of Fame, how surprised he was to get the call and more (3:42). Ron Kittle talks about his former teammate and explains what he told Baines when he heard the news (6:20). Jerry Reinsdorf who was a part of the voting committee explains why Baines is a Hall of Famer (10:42).
Thursday Dec 06, 2018
Thursday Dec 06, 2018
With the MLB Winter Meetings starting next week, it's time to make our free agent predictions! Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka tell you where they believe the top 15 free agents will sign and what kind of contracts they will get.Everyone from Adam Jones (5:45) and Michael Brantley (15:35) to Manny Machado (26:05) and Bryce Harper (31:00).