The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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Rick Hahn on the 2020 White Sox Jul 25, 2020

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Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox GM Rick Hahn, to discuss the 2020 White Sox. Hahn and Chuck discuss the roster, the young phenom Luis Robert, and did Hahn think that there would be a season at all. All that and more on the White Sox Talk Podcast.

(1:45) - What does Hahn see on the field when he looks at the 2020 White Sox roster?

(5:04) - Thoughts on how Luis Robert has handled himself so far

(9:40) - Managing a team in a pandemic

(12:40) - Was there concern that there might not be a season this year?

How the White Sox can win the World Series in 2020 Jul 23, 2020

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What if you were told that the 2020 White Sox could win the World Series? How would you react? Well, prepare yourself. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber, Ryan McGuffey, and Adam Hoge to discuss the chance that your White Sox could win the World Series and dive into the details of how it can happen.

(1:57) - White Sox look to be in a great place in 2020

(6:54) - Has a 70 win team won the World Series the next season before?

(15:50) - This unprecedented season will be filled with surprises

(24:10) - Will there even be a champion this year

(31:00) - Can the Sox get past the Yankees and Astros?

Believe the hype about Luis Robert Jul 21, 2020

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White Sox rookie Luis Robert is showing signs that he could dominate baseball for a long time. But considering he has yet to play in a regular season game, is there too much hype?? Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber, Adam Hoge and Chris Kamka to discuss the early play of Robert. Is this too much too fast? And should we believe Eloy Jimenez who says that Robert will be the next Mike Trout?

(2:14) - What we've seen so far from Robert in 2020

(10:00) - Is there too much hype?

(16:00) - The Mike Trout comparisons

(22:00) - Where should Robert bat in the White Sox lineup?

The Sox Talk & Cubs Talk rivalry podcast Jul 17, 2020

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In a rivalry like no other, Chicago's 2 baseball teams clash not on the diamond, but on a podcast. Host Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber are joined by David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Maddie Lee of the Cubs Talk Podcast to discuss and compare rosters, rank the best players, and debate which team will have the better record by the end of the season. Let's GO!

(2:16) - How confident are you that the season will start and finish

(7:20) - Comparing the best players between the two teams

(11:40) - Who will be playing for a playoff spot at the end of the season?

(22:05) - Who will have the better record this year

Don’t forget about Jimmy Lambert Jul 16, 2020

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If White Sox pitching prospect Jimmy Lambert has been flying under your radar, he shouldn't be. In his first game action since having Tommy John surgery last year, Lambert struck out Eloy Jimenez, Luis Robert, Tim Anderson and Yasmani Grandal in an intrasquad game at Guaranteed Rate Field. Host Chuck Garfien speaks with Lambert about his impressive performance, coming back from Tommy John, his bond with fellow pitching prospect Dane Dunning, Michael Kopech's decision to opt out for the 2020 season, if Lambert can pitch in the majors this season and more.

(1:56) - Coming back from Tommy John surgery

(5:24) - Mowing down some of the best White Sox hitters in an intrasquad game

(13:30) - Michael Kopech's decision to opt out of the 2020 season

(19:30).- Does he think he can pitch in the majors this year?

Real talk with Tim Anderson Jul 14, 2020

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Tim Anderson won the batting title last season. What does he have in store for this season? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by the White Sox shortstop to discuss the excitement surrounding the White Sox, his growth as a player and teammate, bat flips, Luis Robert, and much more.

(3:45) - How he's better this year vs. last year

(7:40) - Anderson bat flipping in an instrasquad game

(13:30) - Will he be the face of Chicago baseball in 2020?

(19:00) - Comparisons to Cubs shortstop Javier Baez

(26:20) - Tim and Chuck's White Sox promos that are coming out soon

(34:06) - Chuck's wrap-up

Can MLB pull this off? Jul 10, 2020

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Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber inside Guaranteed Rate Field to discuss if MLB will be able to complete the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic. What are the biggest hurdles? Will players stay safe away from the ballpark? Why this 60-game season could be fascinating and more.

(1:30) - What's it going to take for the season to start and finish?

(5:50) - The safety experience being inside Guaranteed Rate Field

(10:20) - Players being responsible when away from the ballpark

(18:00) - Why this 60-game season could be fascinating

Impressions from Summer Camp Jul 09, 2020

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Live from Guaranteed Rate Field host Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber give you the sights and sounds from Summer Camp as the White Sox get prepared to start the season. Luis Robert looks like a natural in centerfield. What's with Andrew Vaughn playing third base? They also talk Eloy Jimenez, Dylan Cease, Gio Gonzalez and more.

in batting practice, and can the young players of the White Sox impact the 2020 season, with little time to adjust.

(2:30) - Andrew Vaughn is playing third base.

(6:00) - Chuck is losing focus watching Luis Robert in centerfield

(10:30) - How will the White Sox look after the long layoff?

(14:46) - Gio Gonzalez finally gets his shot with the White Sox

(21:28) - More sights and sounds from Guaranteed Rate Field

Lucas Giolito on the challenges of the 2020 season Jul 07, 2020

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Host Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito about playing baseball during the pandemic, facing the Twins on Opening Day, his impressions of Luis Robert and Carlos Rodon, why he's better prepared for the season now vs. spring training in Arizona, the challenges of finishing the season and more.

(3:15) - How testing is working with the White Sox

(8:20) - Challenges of not only playing the season, but finishing it

(14:20) - Opening regular season vs. the Twins and closing it vs. the Cubs

(21:20) - Luis Robert: "Oh my goodness"

Who will win the AL Central? Jul 02, 2020

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With only 60 games to play in the 2020 MLB season it seems like there will be a 3 team race to the top of the AL Central. To discuss and debate, host Chuck Garfien is joined by Anthony Castrovince and Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com to discuss who will be crowned the winner of the AL Central.

(4:30) - Is the AL Central a 3 team race or will the Twins win it again

(10:30) - Who will have the best hitting in the division

(16:49) - Who has the best starting pitching

(23:38) - Bullpen break down

(31:52) - Final rankings on who should win the AL Central