The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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2020 Winter Meetings: Lance Lynn is ready to win a World Series Dec 10, 2020

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The White Sox traded for one of the best pitchers on the market in Lance Lynn, signaling to the baseball world that they have World Series aspirations in 2021. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey talk with the new White Sox pitcher, who shares his thoughts on the roster, describes what he can bring to the team, evaluated which pitcher will have the better beard between Dallas Keuchel and himself, and discusses what he thinks the White Sox can do next season.

(1:33) - How did Lynn find out that he was traded to the White Sox?

(6:06) - Lynn describes his relationship with Tony La Russa

(11:35) - Who will have the best beard on the White Sox: Lynn or Keuchel?

(16:48) - Lynn talks about the White Sox lineup and how much damage it can do

(22:00) - With the uncertainty of the season and not having a long-term deal in place, Lynn talks about how he is approaching the season

2020 Winter Meetings: Dallas Keuchel on new teammates and the 2021 White Sox Dec 09, 2020

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Fans have their reactions to the White Sox recent additions. And the players have their reactions, too. White Sox pitcher Dallas Keuchel joins Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber to discuss his new teammates, Lance Lynn and Adam Eaton. Keuchel talks about his respect for Lance Lynn and what the veteran right-hander brings to the rotation. He also describes his initial hesitancy when he heard the White Sox brought back Adam Eaton. Keuchel describes his thoughts on new manager Tony La Russa, and as one of the leaders on the team, shares how he plans to help handle World Series expectations.

(2:35) - What Lance Lynn brings to the rotation?

(7:30) - Keuchel's thoughts on Eaton and his initial hesitancy about the signing

(12:50) - How will Keuchel help manage World Series expectations?

(17:05) - Keuchel's relationship with La Russa and his thoughts on whether La Russa will fit with this roster

(23:40) - Adjusting to the pandemic and a weird 2020 season

(29:40) - What void will be left with James McCann likely signing with another team?

(33:58) - Working with new pitching coach Ethan Katz

2020 Winter Meetings: White Sox trade for Lance Lynn, sign Adam Eaton Dec 08, 2020

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On Day 2 of the Winter Meetings, the White Sox made two significant moves, acquiring veteran starting pitcher Lance Lynn in a trade with the Texas Rangers and reuniting with right fielder Adam Eaton on a free-agent deal that earned mixed reviews from White Sox fans. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey discuss the moves and what impact these two players will have on the White Sox and their pursuit of a World Series title in 2021.

(2:10) - Which move are White Sox fans more upset by: trading away Dane Dunning or bringing back Adam Eaton?

(8:26) - Eaton can be dependable for the White Sox in right field

(14:13) - The White Sox decision to trade away Dunning

(20:30) - The White Sox are looking to win a World Series, and more young players might be traded away to get there

(28:26) - Lance Lynn and Rick Hahn speak to the media

Hall of Famer Goose Gossage remembers his friend Dick Allen Dec 07, 2020

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The White Sox family lost a great player and person Monday, when 1972 American League MVP Dick Allen died at the age of 78. To honor and remember him, Chuck Garfien is joined by Hall of Famer, teammate and Allen's close friend Goose Gossage, who shares stories illustrating who Allen was as a baseball player and a man.

(2:05) - What kind of player was Dick Allen?

(5:22) - Gossage describes how far Allen's home runs would go

(8:50) - Allen's legendary "Sports Illustrated" cover

(12:34) - Gossage on Allen teaching him how to pitch

(16:50) - Gossage remembers and relays how close he was with Allen

(21:31) - The greatest home run Gossage has seen was hit by Allen

2020 Winter Meetings: Who should play right field for the White Sox in 2021? Dec 07, 2020

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The virtual Winter Meetings are here, and the White Sox Talk Podcast will be on every day this week to keep fans up to date on the latest rumors involving the South Siders. To kick off the week, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber discuss some of the big-name candidates that could fit the bill for the White Sox right-field vacancy, including George Springer and Joc Pederson. Also, the crew discusses and debates: Should the White Sox look into a reunion with Adam Eaton? Chuck talks with Eaton's former teammate Howie Kendrick to discuss how Eaton would fit with Tony La Russa and a White Sox team with championship expectations.

(2:18) - Reports that the White Sox are out on George Springer because the price is too high

(5:24) - White Sox more likely to go after former Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson

(7:30) - Fan reaction to Chuck's idea that the White Sox could bring back Adam Eaton

(13:58) - Howie Kendrick discusses what Eaton was like as a teammate

(18:53) - What are Eaton's red flags?

What Jim Bowden is hearing about White Sox offseason moves Dec 04, 2020

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The 2020 Winter Meetings are going to be much different this year but GMs and executives across the league are still discussing trades like every other year, including your Chicago White Sox. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by former Executive of the Year and baseball insider for CBS Sports Jim Bowden as they discuss the rumors that the Sox are looking for another starting pitcher in the trading market with Rangers pitcher Lance Lynn and Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Blake Snell being a few of the targets. The White Sox are trying to make that big step into being a contender right now.

(2:30) - Bowden confirms that the Sox have interest in Lance Lynn

(6:52) - Chances that Blake Snell could be a White Sox

(9:45) - Bowden not sure about another Cubs/Sox trade happening this year.

(14:16) - How much activity will there be this year at the Winter Meetings?

(19:30) - What would it take to get Blake Snell?

Kyle Schwarber, Eddie Rosario become free-agent possibilities for White Sox Dec 03, 2020

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The MLB non-tender deadline has come and gone, with the White Sox non-tendering Carlos Rodón and Nomar Mazara. But other players who were non-tendered by their teams suddenly join the list of free-agent options for the White Sox. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey discuss the Rodón and Mazara moves and the players the White Sox could possibly pick up, including former Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber. Later in the podcast, the crew discusses the announcement of the White Sox coaching staff and react to quotes from the new staff about their expectations for Tony La Russa and the 2021 White Sox.

(2:40) - Reaction to Carlos Rodón being non-tendered by the White Sox after never meeting expectations due to injury

(5:40) - Nomar Mazara was a big swing and a miss for the White Sox

(9:50) - Should Eddie Rosario be a target for the White Sox?

(17:39) - Would Kyle Schwarber be a one-year fit at DH for the White Sox?

(26:05) - White Sox announce Tony La Russa’s coaching staff, including Miguel Cairo as the new bench coach

(34:14) - Frank Menechino: "It is World Series or bust"

(40:58) - Will any of the names mentioned in the podcast be on the White Sox in 2021?

Why the White Sox should trade for Blake Snell Dec 01, 2020

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Hot stove season is here, and rumors involving some of the best players in the game are swirling. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber discuss why the White Sox should be in the running to acquire Tampa Bay Rays ace Blake Snell. The crew discusses how a deal could happen, what would the White Sox rotation look like if they did acquire him and what would it take to make the trade.

(2:20) - How would Blake Snell fit in the White Sox rotation?

(7:46) - Are the White Sox the best team to complete a trade with the Rays?

(14:28) - Are the White Sox willing to part ways with Michael Kopech for Blake Snell?

(24:58) - Other potential trade options for the White Sox, including Sonny Gray and Lance Lynn

(31:09) - Which pitcher would be better for the White Sox to pursue, Blake Snell or Yu Darvish?

(39:35) - If there isn't way to trade for Snell, Gray or Lynn without Kopech, should the White Sox deal him?

What about Kris Bryant to the White Sox? Nov 26, 2020

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If the White Sox are looking to make an upgrade in right field, they might not have to look too far to find one. With rumors circulating about a potential breakup between Kris Bryant and the Cubs, should the White Sox look to bring Bryant to the South Side? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are joined by Cubs Talk Podcast host David Kaplan to discuss the chances the Cubs will let the former MVP move on and what it would take for the White Sox to get him.

(3:48) - What are Cubs fans expecting to receive in a trade for Kris Bryant?

(7:40) - Would Jed Hoyer do another trade with the White Sox?

(10:20) - What would the White Sox have to give up in a trade for Bryant?

(14:20) - What are the pros and cons of trading for Bryant?

(18:10) - Will the Cubs non-tender Bryant if they can't find a trade partner?

(20:00) - What are the chances the Bryant gets traded to the White Sox?

Jake Burger: ”I finally feel like my full self again” Nov 24, 2020

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After two long years dealing with injuries and depression, Jake Burger is healthy and back in action. Chuck Garfien is joined by the White Sox former 1st round pick to discuss his journey to become a better version of himself, his breakthroughs in 2020 and earning a spot on the White Sox 40-man roster.

(3:00) - How Burger is feeling today

(9:00) - Why his struggles prepared him for the pandemic

(19:05) - A great story about facing Garrett Crochet in intrasquad games

(24:15) - How his family and friends helped him get through the hard times

(33:08) - What it means to be added to the White Sox 40-man roster