The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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Spring training shocker! Garrett Crochet named Opening Day starter Mar 19, 2024

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Nobody saw this coming. After pitching only 25 innings in the majors and minors last season, Garrett Crochet didn't just make the White Sox rotation, he's been named the Opening Day starter. On the podcast, Crochet gives his reaction to the surprising news and explains why he feels better suited to be a starter than reliever right now. Plus, Pedro Grifol talks about the decision to give Crochet the ball on Opening Day and then Chuck wonders who is going to fill out the rest of the rotation.

George Wolkow’s BIG dreams with the White Sox Mar 18, 2024

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White Sox prospect George Wolkow just turned 18 years old and should be a senior at Downers Grove North High School. But instead, the 6-foot-7 outfielder drafted in the 7th round last year is in camp with the White Sox starting his professional career. Chuck Garfien speaks with George about growing up a White Sox fan, being in the spotlight at such a young age, what it would mean to play for the White Sox and more. Then, Chuck speaks with minor league hitting coach Nicky Delmonico about Wolkow's presence on the field, comparisons to Aaron Judge, etc.

Inside the Dylan Cease trade/Michael Kopech going to the bullpen Mar 15, 2024

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After months of rumors, what had to happen for Chris Getz to finally trade Dylan Cease? Chuck Garfien covers that and more from Arizona. You'll hear from Getz on why Cease was traded to the Padres. Ethan Katz talks about how many pitchers are competing for the starting rotation, saying good-bye to Cease and what he likes about all of the new arms in the White Sox system. Plus, Michael Kopech talks about going to the bullpen and Pedro Grifol speaks about the meeting he had with Kopech telling him about his new role with the team.

🚨White Sox trade Dylan Cease to the Padres 🚨 Mar 13, 2024

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On this emergency edition of the White Sox Talk Podcast, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey react to the trade. They’re joined by MLB Pipeline senior writer Jim Callis for his take on the trade. What does he think about who the White Sox got in return? Who’s going to be in the starting rotation? What is the 2024 season going to look like?? A lot to discuss!!

Colson Montgomery’s quest to make it to the major leagues Mar 11, 2024

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Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox No. 1 prospect Colson Montgomery about his hopes of making it the majors, his mindset at the plate during spring training, what he'll say to his doppelganger Corey Seager when he finally meets him, and why Sox fans should be excited about No. 2 prospect Noah Schultz. Then, Chuck speaks with Nicky Delmonico, Montgomery's hitting coach last season, about his killer instinct on the field, what needs to happen for him to be ready for the majors, and Colson's reaction when he wasn't named the top overall prospect in baseball this spring.

How Grady Sizemore went from a $15-an-hour intern to White Sox coach Mar 07, 2024

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Chuck Garfien speaks with former Cleveland Indians All-Star Grady Sizemore who became a White Sox coach this offseason after working as an intern with the Arizona Diamondbacks last year. They talk about Sizemore's playing career, how he's helping the White Sox as a hybrid coach all over the diamond and more.

Kevin Pillar believes the ”us vs. the world” White Sox can win the division Mar 05, 2024

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New White Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar speaks quite candidly with Chuck Garfien at spring training on just about everything. He explains why he had reservations about signing with the White Sox, and how Chris Getz and Pedro Grifol changed his mind. And now, he believes that the White Sox can win the division. It's a must-listen interview with the 11-year veteran about the feeling inside the clubhouse and why the "us vs. the world" White Sox are out to defy expectations.

Interview with Nick Nastrini and Jordan Leasure/Yoan Moncada batting second Mar 04, 2024

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Chuck Garfien sits down with Nick Nastrini and Jordan Leasure, who were both traded to the White Sox in the Lance Lynn/Joe Kelly trade. They talk about what it was like getting traded together. Plus, who do they think will be the first to reach the majors? Does Nastrini think Leasure is the White Sox closer of the future? Then Chuck talks about Pedro Grifol's comments about Yoan Moncada batting second and his expectations for the No. 2 hitter this season.

Max Stassi’s return to baseball and the son he calls “The strongest person I know” Feb 29, 2024

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Chuck Garfien speaks with new White Sox catcher Max Stassi about the life-altering experience last season when his son Jackson was born 3.5 months premature, and spent 198 days in a Chicago hospital. Max talks about his hopes and dreams for Jackson, and meeting Chuck’s cousin who happens to be a NICU doctor at Lurie’s Children’s Hospital. Plus, how Max ended up getting traded to the White Sox, the feeling inside the clubhouse, catching Shohei Othani with the Angels and more.

The Chris Kamka Appreciation Podcast! Feb 28, 2024

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We're saying farewell to one of the best in the business. Chris Kamka broke the mold when it comes to baseball statistics. He's appeared on the podcast since the very beginning in 2016. He's leaving NBC Sports Chicago for the Marquee Network. Chuck and Guff speak with Chris about their time together at NBC and CSN, their shared histories with the White Sox, his new job opportunity and much more.

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