The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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BTN’s Dave Revsine on being a White Sox fan in 2022 Aug 09, 2022

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When he’s not hosting shows for the Big Ten Network, Dave Revsine is living and dying with the White Sox. Chuck Garfien speaks with Dave about how he became a diehard White Sox fan as a child and the frustrations he’s having with the 2022 season. They also talk about how they met as co-workers at ESPN in the 1990’s, the Big Ten adding USC and UCLA and if more teams will be added to the conference in the future.

What it will take for the White Sox to win the division Aug 04, 2022

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With the White Sox only adding reliever Jake Diekman before the trade deadline, will that be enough for them to win the AL Central? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss who the White Sox are, who they aren’t, and what needs to happen for them to beat the Twins and Guardians for the division title. And maybe their secret weapon is playing in Double-A.

Why didn’t the White Sox make any trades at the deadline? Aug 02, 2022

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The trade deadline came and went, and the only addition the White Sox made was acquiring left-handed reliever Jake Diekman from the Red Sox. Why didn’t Rick Hahn and the White Sox do more? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the lack of moves before the deadline. Then, Chuck, Ozzie Guillen and Frank Thomas talk about the Sox standing pat, what’s missing in the clubhouse, if they can still win the division and more.

What would it take for the White Sox to acquire Juan Soto? Jul 28, 2022

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With the Washington Nationals listening to offers for superstar Juan Soto, we’re going there! Chuck Garfien speaks with MLB Network Radio’s Mike Ferrin about what it will take for the White Sox to acquire Soto, if he’ll be traded before the deadline or this off-season, and if the White Sox can put together a big enough package to bring Soto to the South Side.

(3:13) - Juan Soto fills a lot of the White Sox needs but do they have the depth needed to trade for him?

(13:00) - Will Juan Soto be traded at the deadline?

(19:50) - Are the White Sox in on Juan Soto?

(27:40) - Who are the other options for the White Sox to trade for

Top trade targets for the White Sox Jul 26, 2022

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Who should the White Sox add before the trade deadline on August 2? Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka discuss potential targets for right field, second base, the bullpen and starting rotation.

Ask Ozzie Guillen anything! Jul 20, 2022

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Ozzie Guillen answers questions from White Sox fans. Topics range from Tony La Russa, managing in the future, Eloy Jimenez, Leury Garcia, the 2005 World Series, Terry Bevington and everything in between.

(2:00) - How has the game changed since Ozzie's last year as manager in 2012?

(9:00) - Does Ozzie want to manage again?

(19:00) - The day Ozzie asked Jerry Reinsdorf to trade him

(26:45) - What should the Sox do with Leury García?

(32:00) - Favorite memory of the 2005 World Series

(44:00) - Why Ozzie wants to work at a grocery store

White Sox win big statement series in Minnesota Jul 18, 2022

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The White Sox closed the first half of the season by sending a message to the first place Twins, taking 3 of 4 in Minnesota with two big blowout victories. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the week that might have turned the White Sox season around, what’s in store for the second half and more.

(3:10) - Did the White Sox send a message with a dominating performance against the Twins?

(15:00) - Will the offense be back in the second half?

(18:00) - What's going on with Lance Lynn

(23:00) -- The ask Ozzie Guillen anything podcast

Bold White Sox predictions for the second half Jul 14, 2022

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With the All-Star break coming next week, Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to look into the future and see what will happen in the second half of the season. Will the White Sox be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline? Will they turn their season around? Who will win the AL Central? Will Dylan Cease win the AL Cy Young? And more.

(7:38) - Who will win the AL Cy Young?

(11:38) - Will the White Sox be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline?

(23:30) - Who will win the AL Central division?

(32:15) - Who will have the better record, the White Sox or the Orioles?

Why it’s time for the White Sox to prove it against the Guardians and Twins Jul 11, 2022

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It’s a big week for the White Sox. Back-to-back four-game series at Cleveland and Minnesota. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss what’s at stake for the White Sox, how they’ll do in these pivotal eight games, and what to make of Bob Nightengale’s report in USA Today that there’s a leadership problem inside the clubhouse.

(3:30) - This is the most important stretch of games for the Sox in years

(10:34) - Bob Nightengale in USA Today reports that there is unrest and issues in the locker room

(21:25) - The energy and mood of the team has been different

(30:30) - What is the recipe for success against the Guardians

Eloy Jimenez returns and so do the HRs...we hope Jul 07, 2022

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Eloy's back. What about the White Sox? On the verge of getting swept by the first place Twins, Eloy Jimenez returned to the lineup and helped lead the White Sox to a dramatic come-from-behind victory. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the impact of getting Jimenez back in the lineup, the effect he has on the rest of the offense, what the White Sox have to do next to stay in contention, and more.

(2:00) - Will Eloy help change the White Sox season around?

(8:21) - Breaking down what Eloy brings to the Sox

(11:10) - Tony LaRussa puts pressure on himself and the team to be better in the second half of the season

(19:00) - The White Sox are getting ZERO production from the 3rd batter in the lineup

(21:38) - What do the Sox need to do to turn around their season?