The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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Frank Thomas believes the Sox can reach the 2020 World Series Aug 24, 2020

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White Sox great and Hall of Famer Frank Thomas joins host Chuck Garfien to discuss Frank's early World Series prediction for the White Sox. They get into what makes them a contender, what needs to happen to put themselves over the top, and what a series win over the Cubs could mean going forward.

(1:10) - Frank Thomas' early prediction for the White Sox

(3:20) - Jose Abreu's big weekend against the Cubs

(4:04) - Luis Robert's growth as a hitter in his first season

(6:55) - Adding another starting pitcher to the roster before the trade deadline

(10:20) - Can the Sox match up with the Twins now?

White Sox vs. Cubs in Crosstown: Round 1 Aug 21, 2020

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The last time the White Sox and Cubs met in the regular season with a pair of winning records was 2008. This season, both teams have playoff ambitions and rosters filled with talent. Chuck Garfien and White Sox Insider Adam Hoge are joined by David Kaplan and Cubs Insider Gordon Wittenmeyer to discuss the first Crosstown series of 2020. Who wins the series? Who is the better shortstop: Tim Anderson or Javy Báez? And what does it mean for the city to have good baseball being played on both sides of town?

(1:45) – The Cubs and White Sox are both playing meaningful baseball for the first time in a long time

(8:30) – Would the White Sox want to be the Cubs of the last five years?

(14:00) – White Sox and Cubs hitters each team should fear most

(18:00) – Who is better: Anderson or Báez?

(20:00) – Will the White Sox move on from Rick Renteria like the Cubs did?

Tim Anderson is changing the game Aug 20, 2020

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Tim Anderson returned from a short stint on the injured list, and it’s like he never left. But Anderson hasn’t just picked up with production at the plate, he’s continuing his mission to bring more fun to the field. Chuck Garfien is joined by the defending big league batting champ to discuss his desire to change baseball and make it more fun and more appealing for everyone. Anderson shares his strong opinions on Fernando Tatis Jr.’s 3-0 grand slam and the reaction from the baseball world. They also dive into where the White Sox stand more than a third of the way through the 2020 season and the team’s hunt for a playoff spot.

(2:50) - Embracing Chicago and the Southside

(8:00) - Becoming a baseball player and not just an athlete

(15:20) - Being competitive at his position when the Sox were looking to sign Manny Machado

(18:20) - There was nothing wrong with what Fernando Tatis Jr. did

(25:30) - Is baseball moving in a positive direction?

(32:20) - Being an aggressive hitter but working at-bats

White Sox fans take over the podcast! Aug 18, 2020

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The fans take over the podcast! Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber to answer the questions and concerns of White Sox fans. Rick Renteria's job security, other options for right field, possible moves at the trade deadline and much more.

(2:00) - How long is the leash for Rick Renteria?

(8:40) - Bring Ozzie back! What about Pierzynski?

(18:40) - Who plays right field for the White Sox in 2021?

(31:50) What are the realistic expectations for this season?

(42:42) - Is socially distant tailgating an option for fans?

Dallas Keuchel’s wakeup call to the White Sox Aug 13, 2020

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After an embarrassing loss to the Detroit Tigers on Monday, Dallas Keuchel called out his teammates in person and in the media to be better and it seems to have worked. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey to discuss Keuchel's leadership in the White Sox clubhouse and the team's response to his comments. They also dive into the return of Tim Anderson and what he means to the lineup.

(2:00) - Keuchel's importance to the White Sox

(6:40) - Should Rick Renteria have called out the team instead of Keuchel?

(11:00) - Tim Anderson's lead-off home run trot

(16:30) - White Sox bullpen is coming through

What we like and don’t like about the 2020 White Sox season Aug 11, 2020

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The White Sox are doing alright but there are things to be concerned about so far. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Adam Hoge as they discuss the things they like and don't like about the Sox so far.

(1:54) - Too many injuries that keep piling up

(10:20) - Unsung heroes are keeping the ship afloat

(21:20) - We don't like the Indians pitching staff at all

(26:10) - Ozzie's hate for Nick Swisher

(33:00) - Stop pitching to Nelson Cruz

Can Luis Robert win the MVP?? Aug 06, 2020

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The buzz is growing about rookie Luis Robert who's been playing like a breakout superstar in his first season with the White Sox. So much so, could he actually win the American League MVP? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey to discuss the possibility and why Robert is not like any other rookie. Ozzie Guillen explains why he's an MVP candidate, plus where does he bat when Tim Anderson comes back?

(1:40) - Is it crazy to consider Robert an MVP candidate already?

(5:50) - Robert is playing like a seasoned veteran

(11:50) - Ozzie Guillén believes Robert is an MVP candidate

(14:50) - Who will leadoff when Tim Anderson returns to the lineup?

MLB Network’s Dan Plesac raves about the White Sox Aug 04, 2020

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Host Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are joined by MLB Network's Dan Plesac. He explains why he's so impressed with Luis Robert, why he thinks the White Sox will make the playoffs, COVID's impact on the season, his love for Hawk Harrelson and more.

(3:30) - Dan thinks Luis Robert is must-see TV

(10:45) - White Sox should make the playoffs

(14:20) - Work that needs to be done with the pitching staff

(19:00) - Why this is a big week for MLB with the COVID-19 outbreak

(25:00) - Why the Indians are the best at drafting and developing pitchers

Ozzie Guillen believes in the White Sox Jul 30, 2020

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A slow start to the season has White Sox fans in a panic. What does Ozzie Guillen think about it? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by the former Sox manager and NBCS Chicago baseball analyst to get his thoughts on the first week of the season, superstar in the making Luis Robert, and how the 2020 White Sox are better than the 2005 White Sox.

(1:00) - One word to describe the 2020 White Sox so far

(5:00) - White Sox dealing with the expectations

(7:00) - Luis Robert looks like he's already on his way to superstardom

(14:00) - Ozzie says that the 2020 White Sox are more talented than the 2005 White Sox

(17:06) - Are the Sox progressing?

Can the White Sox compete with the Twins in 2020? Jul 28, 2020

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It was only three games, but after giving up 27 runs to the Twins in the first series of the season, we're left wondering: can the White Sox compete with them for the division in 2020? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber, Adam Hoge and Ryan McGuffey to discuss what happened, the bright spots from the opening weekend, if the Miami Marlins outbreak will derail the season and more

(1:40) - Can the White Sox stay with the Twins?

(8:12) - Reynaldo Lopez vs Dylan Cease

(18:10) - Can White Sox pitching catch up with the offense?

(24:00) - Should Eloy have a glove or become a DH?

(27:00) - Miami Marlins coronavirus outbreak