The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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Mike Veeck on Disco Demolition and Netflix documentary ’The Saint of Second Chances’ Sep 26, 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with Mike Veeck, son of Hall of Fame owner Bill Veeck, to talk about the new Netflix documentary “The Saint of Second Chances,” which chronicles how Mike worked to turn his life around after Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park in 1979. Mike talks about his relationship with his dad, how his perspective about Disco Demolition has changed over the years, the second chance in life he received from his daughter Rebecca and much more.

Chris Getz adds to the front office/Can you believe in Yoan Moncada? Sep 21, 2023

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New G-M Chris Getz has hired three new members to the front office, all from outside the organization; Josh Barfield, Brian Bannister and Gene Watson. Who are they and what will they add to the White Sox? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the new additions plus--are you willing to believe again in Yoan Moncada??

3:57 - Reaction to Chris Getz hiring outside the organization

6:41 - Josh Barfield White Sox Assistant GM

10:02 - Brian Bannister White Sox Director of Pitching

20:40 - Are you willing to believe in Yoan Moncada again?

Liam Hendriks: ’There was no way in hell I wasn’t making it back this year’ Sep 19, 2023

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Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks who talks about his battle with cancer, making it back to the majors despite pitching with a torn ligament in his elbow that needed Tommy John surgery, the job new GM Chris Getz has ahead of him, why he believes it's a long shot the White Sox will pick up his option and more.

Why Gordon Beckham believes Chris Getz will succeed as White Sox GM Sep 14, 2023

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What kind of GM will Chris Getz be for the White Sox? Chuck Garfien speaks with his former teammate Gordon Beckham who provides insight and perspective about Getz, the type of players he will sign or acquire, what kind of team he will put together, the job that lies ahead for him and more.

White Sox fans take over the podcast: players edition Sep 12, 2023

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Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer questions from White Sox fans about players on the current roster. Can Yoan Moncada be traded in the offseason? What are the pros and cons to picking up Tim Anderson's option for next year? Where is Eloy's power? What happened to Cease and Kopech this year? What four players we'd keep on the roster for next season? And more.

5:46 - Will the Sox get rid of the home run coat?

7:00 - Can Yoan Moncada be traded this offseason?

11:40 - What will the future of Eloy Jimenez be?

17:49 - What are the pros and cons of picking Tim Anderson's team option?

22:05 - What happened to Michael Kopech and Dylan Cease?

30:14 - When did you know this season was over?

White Sox fans take over the podcast: front office edition Sep 07, 2023

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In part 1 of a 2-part podcast, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer questions from White Sox fans, all having to do with the front office, the hiring of Chris Getz, bringing back Pedro Grifol next season and more.

7:19 - Are the White Sox dismissing fans?

11:45 - Why is Chris Getz keeping Pedro Grifol?

27:33 - Do the Sox have people that know how to prepare and win?

40:04 - What's the realistic path for the Sox to be competitive next year?

44:04 - What would you do differently if you could go back to October 2020?

The kind of team Chris Getz wants to build with the White Sox Sep 05, 2023

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Chuck Garfien sits down with new White Sox general manager Chris Getz. They talk about the type of players he wants on the team. Fixing the culture inside the clubhouse, the decision to keep Pedro Grifol, how he's different than Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn, fans wanting Jerry Reinsdorf to hire someone from outside the organization, and more.

0:00 - Getz on the type of players he wants

1:00 - Getz on communication with players

2:45 - Getz on bringing in new perspectives and ideas

4:30 - Getz on leadership

6:00 - Getz on keeping Pedro Grifol

7:00 - Getz on roster moves

8:20 - Getz on minor league prospects

9:30 - Getz on sole decision-making power

Jerry Reinsdorf opens up about the Chris Getz hire and “the worst season I’ve ever been through” Aug 31, 2023

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On the day that Chris Getz was hired as the White Sox new general manager, chairman Jerry Reinsdorf held a media session with reporters. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey play the audio and discuss what Reinsdorf spoke about (the Getz hiring process, wanting to win as soon as possible, not selling the team, roster changes, Tony La Russa, etc.).

What a Chris Getz era might look like for the White Sox Aug 31, 2023

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With Chris Getz on the verge of running baseball operations for the White Sox, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss what they think of the decision and hiring process, how Getz will be different from Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn, why the minor leagues haven't been a success under his watch and more.

Colson Montgomery saying everything a White Sox fan wants to hear Aug 29, 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox No. 1 prospect Colson Montgomery about his mindset as a baseball player and what winning baseball is to him. He talks about prospect rankings, the culture developing with the Birmingham Barons, why he's so impressed with his teammates Bryan Ramos and Edgar Quero and more.

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