The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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Inside the managerial mind of Tony La Russa Oct 29, 2020

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With buzz increasing that Tony La Russa could be the next White Sox manager, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber are joined by longtime St. Louis Cardinals writer Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to discuss what kind of skipper the White Sox would be getting in La Russa. The crew discusses whether La Russa would be on board with bat-flipping, how he would work with younger players in the modern game and how he would help get the White Sox to the World Series.

(2:52) - What kind of manager would the White Sox be getting in La Russa if he's hired?

(8:52) - Is La Russa too old school to manage in today's game?

(13:10) - Is it surprising that La Russa wants to come back and manage?

(16:38) - Does La Russa just want to scratch his competitive itch?

(20:30) - Would La Russa be hired to groom the next manager?

White Sox fans take over the podcast! Part 2 Oct 28, 2020

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Due to the amount of responses to the White Sox Talk bat signal, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber come back to answer another batch of fan questions. In Part 2, the crew discusses whether the White Sox could sign White Sox killer Nelson Cruz, if the White Sox should bring back the 1983 road uniforms and if Rick Hahn should have received more blame for how the season ended. All that and more as fans continue to take over the podcast.

(2:05) - Is there a chance the White Sox could sign Nelson Cruz?

(10:20) - Has Dane Dunning locked down a spot in the rotation for next year?

(17:55) - Should the White Sox bring back the 1983 road uniforms?

(20:16) - Did Rick Hahn get a pass on how poorly the White Sox finished this year?

(29:04) - Could there be an under-the-radar free agent for the White Sox to sign?

(36:48) - Which food stand is the first you'd visit when Guaranteed Rate Field opens back up to fans?

White Sox fans take over the podcast! Part 1 Oct 27, 2020

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Chuck Garfien sent out the White Sox Bat signal and asked for your questions and you delivered. Chuck is joined by teammates Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber as they answer White Sox fans questions about the manager search, the holes in the roster, what Sox fans should be expecting in the 2021 season and more.

(3:20) - Will the White Sox hire A.J. Hinch right after the World Series?

(10:00) - How much will the White Sox spend this season?

(20:17) - Should the White Sox trade Yasmani Grandal?

(30:45) - Should the White Sox pursue Joc Pederson?

(37:14) - When will Trevor Bauer sign with the White Sox?

Who we’re signing this offseason Oct 22, 2020

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The White Sox continue to search for a new manager to replace Rick Renteria, but this offseason will require them to fill other holes, as well. What better way to do that than with free agents? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber take turns heading down the aisles and picking out free agents for the White Sox to sign this winter.

(3:00) - How will the pandemic impact free agency?

(9:32) - Should the White Sox try to re-sign Alex Colomé?

(16:36) - How would George Springer impact the White Sox lineup?

(23:03) - Should Trevor Bauer be the No. 1 target for the White Sox?

(29:30) - Finding a better starting pitcher than Cease, Kopech and Dunning in free agency

Why Tony La Russa might not manage the White Sox Oct 20, 2020

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Host Chuck Garfien, Chris Kamka and Ryan McGuffey discuss why Tony La Russa might not return to Chicago to manage the White Sox. They review an interview La Russa did last winter explaining his concerns about managing again. They also play sound from Jerry Reinsdorf, Dave Dombrowski and Joe Torre who expressed doubt that La Russa will ever return to the dugout.

(3:10) - Is Tony La Russa the right fit for the White Sox?

(12:55) - La Russa talks about why he'd manage again and why he won't

(24:30) - Dombrowski and Reinsdorf speak about La Russa coming back to manage

(41:40) - Will La Russa change his mind and come back to manage the White Sox?

Bob Nightengale: ”It’s La Russa’s job to lose” Oct 15, 2020

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To the surprise of many White Sox fans, Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa has seemingly become the front runner for the White Sox managerial opening, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. In a jam-packed episode, Nightengale joins host Chuck Garfien to discuss how La Russa became the hot candidate and his chances of being the first manager to manage after entering the Hall of Fame.

Later in the podcast, Chuck is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Adam Hoge to discuss the report. Then, Hawk Harrelson — who fired La Russa from his post as Sox manager in 1986 — joins Chuck to discuss his relationship with La Russa.

(2:32) - Nightengale believes La Russa's ties to the White Sox are strong

(7:26) - What happens if Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams don't want La Russa and prefer A.J. Hinch?

(10:10) - Nightengale says "It's La Russa's job to lose"

(12:40) - Ryan McGuffey and Adam Hoge join Chuck to discuss Nightengale's report

(34:27) - Hawk Harrelson interview on his feelings about La Russa possibly returning to the White Sox

(42:28) - Chuck, Guff, and Adam discuss if La Russa will become the White Sox manager

Geoff Blum on A.J. Hinch or Alex Cora managing White Sox Oct 14, 2020

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The search is on for the next manager of the White Sox. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Astros broadcaster and former White Sox World Series hero Geoff Blum to discuss two candidates Blum knows from their time with the Astros: A.J. Hinch and Alex Cora. What makes them great managers? Who would be the best fit with the White Sox? How do they overcome the Astros cheating scandal? And could Hinch help bring free agents like George Springer and Michael Brantley to the White Sox?

(5:05) - How big is the White Sox job?

(12:10) - Who's the better fit for the White Sox?

(16:22) - How will they get beyond the cheating scandal?

(23:20) - Could Hinch bring Springer and Brantley with him to the White Sox?

White Sox move on from Rick Renteria and Don Cooper Oct 12, 2020

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The White Sox are officially looking for a new manager and a new pitching coach after parting ways with Rick Renteria and Don Cooper. Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and Adam Hoge to discuss what led to these franchise-altering decisions, where the White Sox stand, who they could turn to lead the team from here, and some of the other important issues surrounding the White Sox offseason.

(2:45) - Was it time to make a change at manager?

(14:00) - Did Rick Hahn come to his final decision based on how the season ended?

(24:16) - Rich Hahn discusses what he is looking for in an ideal candidate

(29:47) - Rick Hahn explains why he's not considering Ozzie Guillén for the job

(40:12) - How will the Sox address the lack of production from right field and DH?

(52:02) - Final thoughts on the immediate future of the White Sox

Steve Stone analyzes the 2020 season and what happens this offseason Oct 08, 2020

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Chuck Garfien is joined by legendary White Sox broadcaster Steve Stone to discuss the ups and downs of the 2020 White Sox season, what went wrong after clinching a playoff spot and what the future looks like for this team.

(2:10) - How will White Sox fans remember the 2020 season?

(10:00) - The White Sox issues at DH

(19:30) - Dissecting the Game 3 loss to the A's

(27:50) - How should the White Sox attack free agency?

(33:20) - Predictions for the White Sox offseason

What happened in the playoffs and what happens next? Oct 06, 2020

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Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber to analyze what went wrong in the playoffs with the White Sox, what possible changes could be in store in the offseason and what the future looks like in 2021 and beyond.

(1:25) - How would you describe the White Sox 2020 season?

(9:20) - What did the end of the season reveal about the White Sox and Rick Renteria?

(17:50) - How to evaluate the team with World Series expectations in mind

(27:20) - Will James McCann be back in 2021?

(33:20) - What will free agency be like this offseason?

(45:35) - White Sox TV growth in 2020 was the highest in baseball