The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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What the Francisco Lindor trade means for the White Sox Jan 08, 2021

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How can one man have all that power to essentially make a 3 team race into a 2 team race? The Cleveland Indians traded away one of the game's best players in Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets, seemingly leaving the White Sox and Twins to battle for the crown in the AL Central division. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey discuss the impact the trade will have on the division and can the White Sox use this to their advantage to take control of the AL Central. The crew also discusses how the Sox and Twins stack up vs each other and who they think the Sox should grab next in free agency.

(2:04) - First impressions on Cleveland punting on the season

(5:58) - The White Sox should take advantage of this to take the division

(10:55) - How will the Twins respond to the Lindor trade?

(15:30) - Measuring the Twins and White Sox rosters

(21:00) - The Twins know how to win

Will the White Sox sign Liam Hendriks? Jan 07, 2021

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As the White Sox build their roster ahead of the 2021 season, they are reportedly interested in adding a free-agent closer, connected to Liam Hendriks, Brad Hand, and Alex Colomé in various rumors. Will Hendriks, the best ninth-inning man of the bunch, end up on the South Side? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber discuss the rumors involving Hendriks and the White Sox and what it might take to bring him to Chicago.

(1:20) - What teams are interested in Hendriks' services?

(7:00) - What type of contract would the White Sox be willing to do with a free-agent closer?

(13:30) - What Hendriks would bring to the White Sox?

(20:40) - Other closing options for the White Sox

(27:00) - Should the White Sox bring Colomé back?

Dylan Cease feeling optimistic about 2021 Jan 05, 2021

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Last year the White Sox made the playoffs, but this year the team has a bigger goal in mind. Chuck Garfien discusses the feeling around the 2021 White Sox with starting pitcher Dylan Cease, who feels really good about the upcoming season. Cease shares his disappointment with his 2020 campaign, his feelings about new pitching coach Ethan Katz and his goal of following the road map of White Sox ace Lucas Giolito to turn his career into something special.

(2:28) - Cease looks back at his 2020 season and isn't too happy about it

(7:05) - Frustration with not performing how he wanted to in 2020

(12:20) - The chances the White Sox sign Liam Hendriks

(17:40) - Worries about if and when the 2021 season will start

(22:12) - What it was like having Dallas Keuchel on the team last season

IT’S OUR FREAKIN’ 500TH PODCAST PALOOZA! Dec 31, 2020

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It's the 500th episode of the White Sox Talk Podcast and we couldn't have done it without you! The entire White Sox Talk crew of host Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, Chris Kamka, Vinnie Duber and Adam Hoge are all aboard to answer questions from White Sox fans, they replay some of the greatest moments from the first 500 episodes, and are joined by a surprise White Sox fan from across the globe. So sit back, relax and strap it down as we celebrate 500 episodes of the White Sox Talk Podcast.

(2:00) - Reliving the very first episode of the White Sox Talk Podcast

(10:30) - Fan Question: What is the one free agent you would sign right now to complete the White Sox roster

(15:25) - Fan Question: How are the White Sox spending their money during the pandemic?

(20:02) - Fan Question: Who should the White Sox sign as a DH?

(26:30) - Surprise fan guest joins the podcast

(36:54) - Fan Question: Can the White Sox compete with the super teams in the league?

(41:45) - Top moments from the podcast featuring Rick Hahn, Mark Buehrle, A.J. Pierzynski and more

(54:30) - Fan Question: Should the White Sox go all in and trade 3 of their young stars to try and win in 2021?

(1:00:46) - Fan Question: What is your favorite White Sox memory?

White Sox get Yoelqui Cespedes, but what about Oscar Colas? Dec 29, 2020

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The White Sox are adding a top-ranked international prospect to their farm system with the signing of Yoelqui Céspedes. And that might not be all, as they could have interest in Oscar Colas, a "Shohei Ohtani-esque" two-way player. To discuss how the White Sox landed Céspedes and break down what fans should expect should they sign Colas, Chuck Garfien brings in Baseball America senior editor Ben Badler. Later, Chuck is joined by James Fox, co-host of the Future Sox podcast and writer for Southside Sox, who has even more info on Céspedes and Colas.

(2:00) - Ben Badler reports Céspedes is expected to sign with the White Sox

(7:20) - What can Céspedes become at the major league level?

(15:42) - Is it fair to compare Oscar Colas to Shohei Ohtani?

(22:05) - James Fox joins the podcast

(29:18) - Will Céspedes be comparable to his brother, Yoenis Céspedes?

(36:54) - How do the White Sox acquire the talent in Cuba and the Dominican Republic?

(42:20) - Padres, not White Sox, make a blockbuster trade for Blake Snell

Distant Replay: The Bo Jackson Game Dec 24, 2020

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In this edition of Distant Replay, where the crew looks back at a classic White Sox game, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka discuss the Bo Jackson game on September 27, 1993. It was the night when Jackson hit a towering 3-run homer to clinch the AL West Division title against the Seattle Mariners. The crew is joined by former White Sox pitcher Kirk McCaskill who recorded the last four outs for the save and shares his memories of Jackson's home run, that 1993 team and what made this game so special.

(2:40) - Where were you when Bo Jackson hit the home run?

(7:10) - Bo Jackson's impact on sports

(11:44) - Jackson's incredible home run

(19:10) - Jerry Reinsdorf and Mike Ditka were in a commercial together?

(23:20) - Kirk McCaskill joins the podcast

(31:25) - Bo Jackson thought the home run was an easy out

(44:30) - McCaskill closes the game and the Sox go on to win the 1993 division title

(53:00) - Were the White Sox cheated of a championship run due to the lockout?

(1:03:09) - Chuck's closing remarks

Jim Abbott’s extraordinary baseball career Dec 22, 2020

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Former White Sox pitcher Jim Abbott has one of the most unique stories in baseball history. Born without a right hand, Jim played and excelled in the major leagues, even throwing a no-hitter. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Jim to discuss his life and career including his no-hitter in Yankee Stadium, his incredible comeback with the White Sox in 1998 and more. This is a story that will inspire you.

(2:50) - Abbott explains why he was "born this way"

(9:21) - How he was able to pitch with one hand

(18:05) - How he reacted to the attention he received and how it impacted him

(20:15) - Throwing a no-hitter at Yankee Stadium

(31:30) - Going 2-18 in 1996 and being out of baseball for a year

(39:50) - His remarkable comeback with the White Sox

(48:40) - Abbott looks back at his career

Meet new White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz Dec 17, 2020

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The White Sox have rounded out their already solid pitching rotation by adding star Lance Lynn to the rotation and new pitching coach Ethan Katz has the opportunity to form them into a championship group. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Katz to discuss his new role with the Sox and what he plans to bring to the team. The two discuss Kat's career, how he began working with pitchers, and what he sees in this very talented group of arms.

(2:20) - Katz describes having his playing career ended at 25

(5:40) - Working with Lucas Giolito in high school

(13:23) - Watching Giolito struggle early in his pro career

(18:41) - What was his interview like with the Sox for the pitching coach job

(25:32) - Katz describes what he does with every individual pitcher and their needs

(32:20) - Katz discusses his work with Garrett Crochet

Inside some of the White Sox biggest signings and trades with Dan Evans Dec 15, 2020

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Chuck Garfien is joined by former White Sox executive Dan Evans as they go behind the scenes of some of the White Sox biggest signings and trades of the 1980s and 1990s. Evans discusses how he started as an intern with the White Sox and rose to an executive, providing insight into Tony La Russa’s first stint with the White Sox and what fans should expect in his second time around as manager. Evans tells the stories of the White Sox trading for Ozzie Guillén and drafting Frank Thomas, plus shares other behind-the-scenes details of legendary White Sox moments and players.

(2:23) - Dan Evans' journey from intern to White Sox executive

(9:00) - How the White Sox signed Tom Seaver

(18:08) - What was it like when Hawk Harrelson became White Sox GM

(25:13) - Drafting Frank Thomas

(30:20) - What did the White Sox see in Mark Buehrle when they drafted him?

(38:40) - Evans’ disappointment that he didn't get the GM job that went to Kenny Williams

(47:40) - How does Tony La Russa make his players better?

(54:25) - Evans on helping set up the Field of Dreams game featuring the White Sox

2020 Winter Meetings: Adam Eaton is back in a White Sox uniform Dec 11, 2020

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Adam Eaton is officially back with the White Sox. In a surprising move, the man who brought Lucas Giolito and others to the South Side has come full circle with the goal of winning a World Series with his former team. Chuck Garfien talks with Eaton about why he wanted to return to the White Sox, if this is an opportunity to rewrite his legacy with the team and what he can bring to this young and talented roster.

(1:36) - How does it feel to be back with the White Sox?

(5:00) - Is this a chance to re-write his story with the White Sox?

(9:05) - Why he keeps a chip on his shoulder

(15:50) - His conversations with new White Sox manager Tony La Russa

(19:30) - Why he struggled offensively in 2020