The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Ep. 104: Five things we really like about the White Sox so far

The season might be less than a week old, but there are 5 things that stand out with the White Sox already that have us cautiously optimistic about the 2018 season. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Rob Wiatrowski discuss what they like, and also what they don't like so far. Plus, a White Sox fan gave us a great idea on how to close each podcast. It comes to a reality on this edition of the White Sox Talk Podcast.

Ep. 103: What did we just witness on Opening Day?!?

The White Sox win on Opening Day turned out to be as easy as 1-2-3. One home run by Jose Abreu, two by Tim Anderson and three by Matt Davidson, which tied at MLB Opening Day record. What did we just witness and what does it all mean??! Chuck Garfien, Chris Kamka and Vinnie Duber break it all down in Kansas City.

Ep. 102: Season predictions for 2018!

With the season about to begin, we pull out all the stops to predict the White Sox future.How many wins will the White Sox have in 2018? Who will lead the team in victories?When will Michael Kopech and Eloy Jimenez be called up? Will Matt Davidson make the All-Star team like Paul Konerko predicted? Who will call into Hawk Harrelson's final broadcast? The podcast crew of Chuck Garfien, Chris Kamka, Ryan McGuffey and Rob Wiatrowski answer these questions and many others.

Ep 101: Ozzie Guillen interview, Part 2

In Part 2 of Chuck Garfien’s interview with Ozzie Guillen, the former White Sox manager has a lot to say about getting the excitement back in the White Sox/Cubs rivalry. He tells a story about Lou Piniella calling him after a Cubs/Sox game in 2010 asking for his help, and why he might be partly responsible for the Cubs renovation of Wrigley Field. Plus, what it was like managing Bartolo Colon, if he thinks his longtime friend Manny Machado will sign with the White Sox and more.

Ep. 100: Ozzie Guillen interview, Part 1

On the 100th episode of the White Sox Talk Podcast, Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox legend Ozzie Guillen. Guillen talks about the 2005 World Series title and what he thought about Bobby Jenks the first time he saw him. Guillen goes in-depth about his future as a major league manager, what has become of his former teammate Sammy Sosa and a lot more.

Bonus Episode: All-request, whatever’s on your mind White Sox Talk Podcast

We opened up the podcast to our favorite people: you the White Sox fan!You asked the questions and we answered them! Who will be the White Sox closer in 2020?Can Avi Garcia be an effective #2 hitter? Who will be the Nicky Delmonico of 2018? Who has been the biggest surprise at spring training? There are questions about Adam Engel, Ryan Cordell, Carson Fulmer, Yoan Moncada, as well as Roger Bossard, Mike Ditka and Rocky Biddle.We also give away a signed Freddy Garcia baseball from 2005.

Ep. 99: The magic of Eloy Jimenez

White Sox fans are gitty about the potential of Eloy Jimenez, the prized prospect who has shown a flare for the dramatic since the White Sox acquired him in the Jose Quintana trade. In this podcast, Chuck Garfien speaks with Jason Benetti who talks about what it was like calling the game on Saturday when Jimenez came off the bench in a game he wasn’t supposed to play and hit the go-ahead home run against the Cubs. They discuss why Jimenez could be a superstar with the White Sox, if it will be difficult for Rick Hahn to keep him in the minors and much more. Plus, Benetti gives Sox fans a sleeper White Sox player in 2018 and he helps Chuck fill out his NCAA Tournament bracket.

Ep. 98: How Hector Santiago is helping the next wave of White Sox pitchers

Signed right before spring training, Hector Santiago has made an immediate impact in his second stint with White Sox--and more than you might expect. Santiago came on the podcast and revealed that he's been helping out Carson Fulmer, who is competing for the same spot in the White Sox rotation. But that's the kind of guy Santiago is. He also talks about what it was like being a free agent during the worst off-season for MLB free agents ever, why he was able to have so much success against the White Sox in his career and why the White Sox will be a force to be reckoned with in the near future and much more.

Bonus Episode: A candid Lucas Giolito, Alec Hansen K’s Joey Votto and who will DH?

White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito speaks with Chuck Garfien at spring training about shedding the label as “the top pitching prospect in baseball.” He says the White Sox could have five future aces in their rotation, he details his best and worst moment in the majors last season and more. Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber are along to talk about Reynaldo Lopez, Dane Dunning and Alec Hansen pitching against the Reds in spring training (Hanson K’d Joey Votto on 3 pitches). They also react to a Jon Heyman report that the White Sox are looking to sign a DH. Should they let Matt Davidson be the guy in 2018?

Ep. 97: Yolmer or Moustakas? What should White Sox do about third base?

Since Joe Crede left in 2008, the White Sox have had a revolving door of third basemen. Now with 2017 1st round pick Jake Burger out for the season, pushing his timeline to the majors back a full year, what should the White Sox do at third base? Stay with Yolmer Sanchez or sign free agent Mike Moustakas? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka discuss and actually come to a unanimous conclusion. You'll hear from Jake Burger talk about his season-ending injury, why Chuck and Ryan are such big fans of him, Chris tabulates how many White Sox third baseman have played the hot corner since Crede (it's not pretty), all while watching the White Sox-Cubs spring training game in Mesa.