The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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Our White Sox free agent predictions! Nov 17, 2021

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What free agents are signing where this offseason? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey give their predictions, including which free agents will end up with the White Sox. Everyone from Marcus Semien and Nick Castellanos to Carlos Correa and Carlos Rodon. The Hot Stove season is here!

(2:00) - What predictions we got right last offseason

(9:00) - Where will Carlos Rodon land?

(18:00) - Will the White Sox sign Marcus Semien?

(27:20) - Yes or no on Michael Conforto?

(45:30) - The case for the White Sox to sign Kyle Schwarber

(51:00) - Will Leury García be back in a White Sox uniform?

Why Minnie Minoso belongs in the Hall of Fame Nov 15, 2021

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Long considered the Latino Jackie Robinson, Minnie Minoso's induction into the Hall of Fame is long overdue. Will it finally happen when the Golden Era Committee votes on December 5th? Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka explain the case for Minoso, the impact he made in the game both on the field and off of it and why this could and should be the year that Minoso finally gets into Cooperstown.

(3:00) - Why does Minnie Minoso belong in the Hall of Fame?

(10:30) - Minoso's stats would have been a lot better if allowed to play earlier

(20:08) - What did Minoso bring to the White Sox?

(24:40) -Eduardo Pérez and Bob Kendrick make the case for Minnie Minoso

(33:44) - Joe Posnanski on why Minoso belongs in the Hall of Fame

The latest on Carlos Rodon and if Craig Kimbrel gets traded Nov 10, 2021

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Chuck Garfien speaks with Vinnie Duber and Maddie Lee to discuss the two biggest White Sox stories coming out of the GM Meetings in San Diego. Agent Scott Boras spoke with the media and explained what kind of deal his client Carlos Rodon is looking for in free agency. How does this affect the White Sox? Plus, Rick Hahn told reporters that they might end up trading Craig Kimbrel. They talk about why this most likely ends up happening.

(2:00) - Scott Boras speaks on Carlos Rodon

(7:40) - Would things be different if Carlos Rodon ended the season healthy?

(13:10) - Scott Boras is holding meetings with teams on potential players the Whtie Sox could be interested in

(20:00) - Introducing White Sox prospect Yolbert Sanchez

The Ultimate Dylan Cease interview Nov 09, 2021

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Chuck Garfien and Dylan Cease had so much to talk about they might have broken the record for the longest interview of the year. Cease opens up about his 2021 breakout season, the unforgettable experience starting in the Blackout Game, and why White Sox starters struggled against the Astros in the ALDS. He talks about tipping pitches, possibly losing Carlos Rodon in free agency, Michael Kopech's potential as a starter, playing for Tony La Russa, his love for disc golf and a whole lot more.

Carlos Rodon and the qualifying offer that didn’t happen Nov 09, 2021

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Why didn't the White Sox make Carlos Rodon a qualifying offer for 2022?

Has he played his last game in a White Sox uniform? Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and Maddie Lee to discuss the White Sox decision on Rodon and why the White Sox allowed him to test free agency without getting a draft pick in return. Plus, could Dallas Keuchel have a comeback season next year like Rodon had this year?

Everything we learned from Rick Hahn’s press conference recapping the 2021 season Nov 05, 2021

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White Sox GM Rick Hahn covered a whole lot of ground in his season-ending press conference with the media. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey break it all down. Among the topics: what he learned about his team after the loss to the Astros in the ALDS, roles next season for Michael Kopech, Garrett Crochet, Andrew Vaughn, and Gavin Sheets. Plus, Carlos Rodon's future with the team, the trade deadline moves that went sour, and more.

Why the Braves won the World Series and the White Sox didn’t Nov 03, 2021

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Even though the White Sox had a better regular season than the Braves, why did Atlanta end up winning the World Series? Chuck Garfien speaks with Gordon Beckham who was a TV analyst for both the White Sox and the Braves this season. Gordon shares his thoughts on what put the Braves over the top and how the White Sox came up short in the playoffs. Chuck closes the podcast with two more reasons why the Braves won it all and how the White Sox can improve in 2022.

(2:45) - What's the difference between the Atlanta Braves and the rest of the league?

(7:40) - The White Sox trades at the deadline didn't work this season

(14:25) - What can the Sox do to improve their chances of winning the World Series?

(20:55) - Should the Sox look into signing Joc Pederson

Who will the White Sox sign or acquire to play second base? Nov 01, 2021

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The White Sox are in the market for a second baseman. Who will it be? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber break down a list of the Top 10 candidates. They talk free agents. They talk trades. Who they'd most like to see end up on the South Side and who they see the White Sox eventually signing or acquiring!

(2:00) - What happened with Cesar Hernandez?

(8:40) - Could there be a White Sox reunion with Marcus Semien?

(26:10) - Javy Baez. Think about that...

(36:30) - Let's talk trades!

(50:51) - Who will be the White Sox second baseman next season?

Top free agent answers for right field Oct 27, 2021

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Who will be the White Sox starting right fielder in 2022? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber go searching for him! They pour over a list of the top 9 free agents who can fill the void in right field for the White Sox. How would this affect the playing time of Andrew Vaughn and Gavin Sheets? Some intriguing possibilities for the White Sox front office.

(2:40) - White Sox can't seem to find right fielders

(8:00) - Should Gavin Sheets and Andrew Vaughn be the answers at right field?

(16:30) - Will the White Sox spend big on Nick Castellanos and others?

(35:10) - Starling Marte, maybe? Would that mean moving Luis Robert to right field?

(44:00) - What about Guff's favorite guy...?

Jim Callis on Yoelkis Cespedes and the White Sox farm system Oct 26, 2021

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Chuck Garfien catches up with Jim Callis, senior writer for MLB Pipeline to get his thoughts on the White Sox farm system. They talk about White Sox #2 prospect Yoelkis Cespedes who completed his first minor league season and is playing right now in the Arizona Fall League. How close is he to the majors? They also discuss Cuban prospect Oscar Colas, Yolbert Sanchez, Colson Montgomery, Micker Adolfo and the White Sox prospect you should be following who is flying under the radar.

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