The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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Hope in a bad time with Laurence Holmes and Tim Anderson Jun 02, 2020

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As the country faces rough times not only with the pandemic but the many demonstrations of protest against police brutality, it's time we had a real discussion on the issues. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by radio host and host of the Under Center podcast Laurence Holmes to discuss the murder of George Floyd, the reactions and solutions. Later, Tim Anderson joins to discuss what he's doing to get involved to help with change.

(5:44) - Getting justice for George Floyd

(14:06) - How to get police reform

(22:00) - What gives us hope

(29:25) - Laurence getting emotional on the radio

(41:10) - Tim Anderson on the protest in Chicago

(49:10) - Trying to remain positive during this time

Will the players and owners come to an agreement for baseball in 2020? May 28, 2020

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The MLB players' union isn't happy with the first economic proposal by MLB owners. Will the two sides come to an agreement? If so, how and when? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by NBCS Chicago's White Sox coverage team of Adam Hoge and Vinnie Duber to discuss what made the players so upset, how this can be fixed, and has the latest proposal damaged the trust between the players and owners?

(1:28) - Details of the new proposal rejected by the players

(12:15) - What a player and agent told Chuck about the current situation

(19:19) - Who has the leverage between players and owners?

(24:50) - What gives you hope that there will be a season?

Dylan Cease is ready to play right now May 26, 2020

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Negotiations are expected to heat up this week between MLB and the players union about playing a season in 2020. Host Chuck Garfien shares what he's heard. Then, White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease speaks with Chuck about how he almost caught COVID-19 when he returned home to Georgia, playing games without fans, why he's ready to pitch in a game right now and more.

(1:44) - Is momentum building between the owners and players?

(3:58) - Dylan Cease interview

(7:20) - Why he was worried about getting COVID-19 when he went back home

(11:30) - Cease is learning how to play golf

(18:15) - What if there isn't a season?

(22:20) - How many innings could Cease pitch if the season started right now

Evan Marshall gives the player perspective on starting the season May 21, 2020

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MLB owners and players are still working to find a solution to start the 2020 season. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox pitcher Evan Marshall as they discuss the hurdles that still need to be figured out, the way the players have been perceived throughout the process, and his thoughts on if there will be a season this year.

(3:00) - Trying to stay in shape during the pandemic

(5:40) - Where things stand right now in negotiations between players and owners

(12:00) - Are the players being made out to be the bad guys?

(16:54) - Problems and questions about the proposed safety rules

(20:50) - What it means if there is baseball vs. no baseball

Distant Replay: A.J. Pierzynski vs. the Cubs May 20, 2020

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14 years ago today, Michael Barrett socked A.J. Pierzynski in the face, starting a benches clearing brawl between the White Sox and Cubs on the South Side. Six weeks later, Pierzynski got revenge against Barrett and the Cubs, hitting the game-winning home run in the 9th inning at Wrigley Field. On this edition of Distant Replay, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber and Chris Kamka take a look back at the season when Pierzynski's legend crew on the South Side, and he became Public Enemy Number One on the North Side.

(2:27) - Why the White Sox/Cubs series had more buzz back then

(10:00) - Pierzynski slams into Barrett at home plate, chaos ensues

(21:34) - What you probably forgot about this game

(30:13) - White Sox and Cubs meet at Wrigley, and there's a surprise announcer in the booth

(38:50) - A Cubs fan breaks a baseball rule, Kamka is still upset about it

(44:00) - Pierzynski homers off Ryan Dempster, garbage is thrown on the field

(52:00) Did this make Pierzynski a White Sox legend or was it the dropped third strike?

Don Cooper believes we need baseball in 2020 May 19, 2020

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Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper who explains why there needs to be a baseball season, why he's optimistic it will happen, why the White Sox pitching staff might get off to a good start if baseball returns and more.

(4:50) - Coop says "I believe we're going to play"

(6:24) - How much time would be needed to get ready for a season?

(10:41) - What will baseball look like with the new MLB health and safety rules

(13:10) - The experience of playing games without fans in Baltimore and challenge of doing it again

(20:30) -Why the pandemic helps and hurts different White Sox pitchers

What was it like coaching during the ’90s Bulls era May 14, 2020

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Chicago in the '90s was all about Michael Jordan and the Bulls, so what was it like for the other major teams during that time? Host Laurence Holmes discusses this with four coaches who led teams in the shadow of the Bulls during that time. From the Blackhawks former coach Craig Hartsburg, from the Cubs Jim Riggleman, from the White Sox Gene Lamont, and from the Bears Dave Wannstedt, all come together to discuss one of the most important times in Chicago sports history.

(0:43) - During the early '90s the White Sox had a shot at a World Series

(7:02) - Are there universal rules across sports to coaching a great player like Jordan

(14:34) - Was there pressure for Jim Riggleman and the Cubs to win because of the Bulls

(21:55) - Difficulties coaching in the same building as the Bulls for then new Blackhawks coach Craig Hartsburg

(28:15) - Favorite Jordan story or moment

Checking in with Chuck and Jason May 14, 2020

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Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, how Jason is connecting with White Sox fans on Twitter, the chances of baseball in 2020, what music they're playing at home, the White Sox sim game both of them are broadcasting and the podcast Chuck is really excited to tape in the near future.

(4:40) - How Chuck and Jason have been dealing with the pandemic

(9:14) - Jason reading poignant messages from White Sox fans on Twitter

(17:00) - What music they've been listening to lately

(23:20) - Will there be baseball?

(27:45) - Big lineup changes coming in their MLB the Show White Sox simulation!

Will the players say yes to new proposal to start the season? May 12, 2020

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MLB owners have approved a plan for a 2020 baseball season, but will the players accept it? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber and Adam Hoge to discuss all of the details in the proposal. When would the season start? What would the schedule look like? Why the players might reject it? Will it be safe enough for the season to begin?

(1:55) - Optimistic or pessimistic that baseball will be played this year

(9:08) - Details of revenue sharing between players and owners

(16:05) - Vinnie's theory about the Field of Dreams game

(21:20) - The players have a tough decision to make

(27:10) - Who is more harmed by not playing a season, the players or the owners?

Why Philip Humber wasn’t the same after his perfect game May 11, 2020

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Eight years after shocking the baseball world with his perfect game against the Seattle Mariners, former White Sox pitcher Philip Humber opens up to Chuck Garfien about the game that was the highlight of his career--and is also the reason it ended.

(2:40) - How often does the perfect game follow Humber?

(9:30) - His biggest regret looking back on his career

(28:00) - The feeling of throwing a perfect game and getting a phone call from President Obama

(35:30) - Living up to expectations and trying to prove the perfect game wasn't a fluke

(49:15) - What he's learned about his career and the perfect game