The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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White Sox Winter Meetings envy Dec 06, 2022

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With the White Sox not pursuing big free agents at the Winter Meetings, there's definitely a lot of frustration being felt by White Sox fans. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about what's not happening in San Diego and why the White Sox are where they are. Then Chuck speaks with new White Sox manager Pedro Grifol about replacing Jose Abreu, Yoan Moncada wanting to have a comeback season, how Grifol will manage the White Sox and more.

Is a big trade coming for the White Sox? Dec 06, 2022

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On Day 1 of the Winter Meetings, general manager Rick Hahn said the White Sox are open to making a blockbuster trade this offseason. Who would they trade? Who might they acquire? Chuck Garfien discusses the possibilities with MLB.com's Scott Merkin in San Diego.

Why Mike Clevinger signed with the White Sox and why he wants revenge against Cleveland Dec 05, 2022

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Chuck Garfien speaks with pitcher Mike Clevinger in a candid conversation about his recent injury troubles, his decision to sign with the White Sox, why he believes he can be an elite starter again, wanting revenge against the Guardians for trading him, and much more.

Talking White Sox pitching with the Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman Dec 01, 2022

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Time for an appreciation for White Sox pitching with the Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman. A pitching analyst/influencer for MLB, ESPN and Peacock TV, Rob talks to Chuck about Dylan Cease, Lance Lynn, Liam Hendriks, Mike Clevinger and more. He explains how he’s helped pitchers like Yu Darvish, Alek Manoah and Jake Diekman. They discuss the pitch clock, the loss of the shift, Craig Grebeck vs. Nolan Ryan and more.

Steve Stone on the White Sox and his Forrest Gump broadcasting career Nov 30, 2022

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Steve Stone is back on the podcast to talk about his legendary broadcasting career, which could get him into the Hall of Fame when the Ford Frick Award is announced next week. Steve speaks with Chuck about calling games with Harry Caray, Hawk Harrelson and Jason Benetti, as well as Al Michaels, Pat Summerall, Bob Costas, Bill Murray, Ronald Reagan and many others. He also talks about the White Sox hiring of Pedro Grifol. signing Mike Clevinger and more.

José Abreu signs with the Astros, Mike Clevinger coming to the White Sox Nov 28, 2022

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White Sox fans are feeling the burn of the Hot Stove with José Abreu signing with the Astros. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about losing Abreu, if Andrew Vaughn is ready to take over at first base and if the White Sox should sign one of the biggest voices in the Astros clubhouse. Plus, what will Mike Clevinger bring to the rotation and what other moves might be coming?

White Sox fans take over the podcast: Part Two! Nov 23, 2022

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We received so many questions from White Sox fans, we had to make two podcasts! Among the topics in Part Two, Chuck and Guff are asked about a White Sox surprise trade or signing nobody will see coming, who will play second base and left field, if the White Sox should trade Liam Hendriks, the one change the Sox should make to Guaranteed Rate Field, the White Sox use of analytics, why SoxFest was canceled and much more.

White Sox fans take over the podcast: Part One! Nov 22, 2022

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Since it's Thanksgiving week, we're giving White Sox fans control of the podcast. You asked the questions. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are here for the answers! Among the topics: What will make this offseason a success? Why aren't the White Sox spending more money? Can Oscar Colas win Rookie of the Year? Why do the White Sox have so many soft tissue injuries? What will the White Sox slogan be in 2023? And much more!

Is Oscar Colas ready for the major leagues? Nov 17, 2022

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GM Rick Hahn isn’t ruling out the possibility of Oscar Colas being the White Sox starting right fielder in 2023. Is he ready for the big leagues after only one season in the minors? Chuck Garfien speaks with Birmingham Barons manager Justin Jirchele who coached Colas in 2022. He talks about Colas' huge power, his defense and if Jirschele thinks he can play in the majors next season. They also discuss other White Sox prospects such as Bryan Ramos, Jose Rodriguez and Jared Kelley.

Our White Sox offseason predictions! (with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers) Nov 15, 2022

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It's time to take out our crystal baseballs and look into the White Sox future! Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are joined by ESPN's Jesse Rogers to make their offseason predictions for the White Sox. Who will they get to play second base and right field? Will a core White Sox player be traded? If so, who? Where will Jose Abreu end up? Plus, they give their biggest surprises of the offseason, their boldest predictions and more!