The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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Inside Pedro Grifol’s first spring training with the White Sox Feb 27, 2023

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Chuck Garfien sits down with Pedro Grifol to talk about his first days as White Sox manager at spring training. They discuss the importance of fundamentals, what it will take for Yoan Moncada to have a comeback season, Eloy Jimenez competing to play right field, the impact of Billy Hamilton and more.

Lucas Giolito: ’I’m going to give it my all’ in 2023 Feb 24, 2023

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Chuck Garfien sits down with Lucas Giolito at White Sox spring training to talk about his struggles last season, plus the changes he's made for this season, both physically and mentally. He picks one White Sox player who he thinks will have a big comeback season. He talks about his important trip this offseason to the Dominican Republic and shares his thoughts about this possibly being his last season with the White Sox and much more.

Andrew Vaughn on replacing Jose Abreu: ’I just got to be me’ Feb 23, 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with Andrew Vaughn about taking over at first base for Jose Abreu, why he feels at home at first base, how his body wore down playing the outfield the last two seasons and more.

Real talk with Tim Anderson Feb 22, 2023

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Tim Anderson is back on the podcast for a candid, behind-the-curtain conversation with Chuck Garfien about the struggles of last season and how the criticism was felt inside the White Sox clubhouse. It's a peek inside Chuck and Tim's working relationship as sportscaster and player when a season goes south. They also talk about Tim being back healthy this season, the return of Elvis Andrus and Billy Hamilton, the loss of Jose Abreu and more.

2:50 - The media's working relationship with players

9:40 - Chuck Garfien's 1-on-1 with Tim Anderson

12:00 - Anderson on what went wrong last season and was it ok for fans and media to criticize the way they did?

24:25 - Chuck and Guff discuss if the Sox will be able to overcome the demons of last year

Elvis Andrus is back in the building! Feb 21, 2023

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On the day the White Sox full squad reported to spring training, they welcomed Elvis Andrus back to the team. Chuck Garfien also welcomed Ryan McGuffey to Arizona. They discuss the Andrus signing and him moving over to play second base. You'll hear from Andrus as well as Rick Hahn talking about the leadership he provides. Plus, manager Pedro Grifol says something that should be music to the years of White Sox fans in terms of getting ready for the season.

Lance Lynn speaks the truth about 2022, the season ahead Feb 20, 2023

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If there is a White Sox player who can best verbalize the feelings inside the White Sox clubhouse, it's Lance Lynn. Chuck Garfien sits down with the veteran leader at spring training to discuss many hot-button topics: computers projecting the White Sox to have a losing record this year, how they need to come together as a team, the Guardians mocking the White Sox after they won the AL Central, what he'd say to White Sox fans who are skeptical about them having a comeback season and much more.

Garrett Crochet is “really close to feeling like myself again” Feb 18, 2023

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White Sox reliever Garrett Crochet speaks with Chuck Garfien about coming back from Tommy John surgery, how close he is to competing again, and his hopes for this season. Plus, who will be the White Sox closer without Liam Hendriks? Manager Pedro Grifol gives an update on the White Sox plan going forward.

Dylan Cease looks back at 2022 and what’s in store for 2023 Feb 17, 2023

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Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease at spring training to talk about his breakout season in 2022. They discuss how he turned his wipeout slider into one of the best pitches in the game, the changeup he's working on for this season, why he's not playing in the World Baseball Classic, being overlooked as a Top 10 starting pitcher in baseball, the land he recently bought to build a disco golf course and more.

White Sox spring training begins, Mike Clevinger speaks Feb 15, 2023

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On the day pitchers and catchers reported to spring training, the big story was new White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger who spoke with the media for the first time since being accused of domestic and child abuse by the mother of his child. Chuck Garfien covers the story from Arizona with reaction from Clevinger, his accuser and GM Rick Hahn. Chuck also has updates on Liam Hendriks, Garrett Crochet, the second base job and more.

White Sox fans take over the podcast: Spring Training edition (Part 2) Feb 14, 2023

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With pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training on Wednesday, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer your most pressing questions about the White Sox Who's going to start at second base? Are we overlooking Lenyn Sosa? Will Oscar Colas be major league ready in right field? What about Mike Clevinger and the fifth spot in the rotation? Is this a make or break season for Luis Robert? PLUS....make a major trade with every team in the AL Central and more.