The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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Ep. 263: Eloy Jimenez drives to Wrigley with Chuck, then drives a dagger into the Cubs hearts Jun 19, 2019

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For his first regular season game ever against the Cubs, Eloy Jimenez got a ride from Chuck Garfien which started at Guaranteed Rate Field, stopped at Wrigley Field and ended with Jimenez hitting the game-winning home run in the 9th. First, Vinnie Duber joins Chuck to discuss how Jimenez homered despite breaking his bat (2:00). On the ride, Jimenez' talks about playing at Wrigley (8:20), what Cubs fans say to him now that he's on the White Sox (10:00), how he persuaded Rick Renteria to let him pinch-hit against the Cubs in a spring training game in 2018, and homered (11:30), what his mother thinks of him saying "Hi Mom" (14:30), Jimenez sings hip-hop (17:40), why a home run against the Cubs would mean so much (24:50), his reaction when the Cubs traded him to the White Sox (27:20) and more.

Ep. 262: Eloy is coming? No. Eloy is here! Jun 15, 2019

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Eloy Jimenez has arrived.

His rookie season has become special with big games and big moments, the latest being his 2-homer, 6 RBI game against the Yankees. Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber discuss the magic of Eloy (1:30). Chuck interviews Jimenez after the game (6:20), Lucas Giolito is the first 10-game winner in baseball. Let that sink in (8:00). Die-hard White Sox fan Frank Kaminsky rips Cubs fans (13:00) and more.

Ep. 261: Eloy’s big night Jun 12, 2019

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After hitting his first 8 home runs on the road, Eloy Jimenez broke through in a big way, hitting his first home run at home, a mammoth blast the traveled an estimated 462 feet, but let's be honest, it sure looked like it went further than that. Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber break down Jimenez' special night (1:30), hear Chuck's interview with Jimenez after the game (4:00), how the boy in Jimenez really came through (6:20), he also had his most complete game of the season both offensively and defensively (8:00) and more.

Ep. 260: Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg praise Lucas Giolito for his breakout season Jun 10, 2019

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With the Washington Nationals in town, Chuck Garfien speaks with Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg about the amazing turnaround for Lucas Giolito. Strasburg talks about Giolito's improvement, what it's like trying to meet expectations as a highly touted prospect and why he thinks Giolito can dominate for 10-15 years (3:15). Scherzer explains what he's noticed is different about Giolito this year, why it was tough for Giolito to come up as a 21-year-old and why he can relate to what Giolito went through last season (8:25).

Ep. 259: Evan Marshall’s incredible comeback story Jun 10, 2019

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White Sox reliever Evan Marshall tells Chuck Garfien about getting hit in the head by a line drive while pitching for Triple-A Reno in 2015 and the following few days during which his life hung in the balance.

Marshall recounts his MLB debut with the Diamondbacks and early career struggles (1:11), the day he got hit in the head (5:23), the aftermath and the role his family, and particularly his dog Butters, played while he fought for his life (9:09), how he’s dealt with surviving a near-death experience both psychologically and on the mound (15:58). Marshall also talks his recent success with the White Sox (22:10) and being part of the first pitch fiasco that quickly went viral (23:00).

Ep. 258: The inside scoop on the White Sox draft with Nick Hostetler Jun 05, 2019

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Soon after the MLB draft was completed, Chuck Garfien dialed up Amateur Scouting Director Nick Hostetler in his car while he was driving home to Kentucky to talk about the White Sox draft. Hostetler explains why this was a very different draft for the White Sox compared to past years (2:30), the meeting they had with Andrew Vaughn last month that left a big impression (5:40), stories about how far Vaughn hit the baseball at Cal (9:20), and he can pick up a seam on a baseball as it comes out of the pitcher's hand (13:45). Hostetler talks about Nick Madrigal being promoted to Double-A (19:10), why they're so high on 2nd round pick Matt Thompson (23:00), the exceptional speed of 4th round pick James Beard (25:30) and more.

Ep. 257: Everything you want to know about first round pick Andrew Vaughn Jun 03, 2019

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Who is White Sox first round pick Andrew Vaughn? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Mike Neu, Vaughn's head coach at Cal. Neu explains why he's the best college hitter he's ever coached (01:30), the feat of winning the Golden Spikes Award as a sophomore (5:00), why he was given the nickname "Old School" (7:00), how Vaughn fits with the White Sox (10:05), stories of how far Vaughn hit baseballs at Cal (18:30) and more. Then, Chuck and Ryan are joined by Chris Kamka and Vinnie Duber to break down the selection of Vaughn. What can he do for the offense in the future? When might he reach the majors? Are there too many first basemen types in the organization and more (20:00).

Ep. 256: How ’bout THESE White Sox? Jun 02, 2019

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After the White Sox completed a 6-1 homestand against the Royals and Indians, Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber break it all down. The sensation that is Lucas Giolito, who is pitching like an ace (3:30) Chuck speaks with Giolito on the field after the game (5:30) Why Giolito should win the A-L Pitcher of the Month in May (7:40) What James McCann has meant to the team (10:05),

McCann talks about Giolito and the pregame dance he did in the dugout (12:55), how conflicting it was for Zach Plesac to pitch against the White Sox, his favorite team growing up (18:00) and more.

Ep. 255: MLB.com’s Jim Callis talks White Sox draft--who will they pick at #3? May 31, 2019

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With the MLB draft starting on June 3rd, who will the White Sox take with the third overall pick? Chuck Garfien speaks with draft guru Jim Callis of MLB.com. Will it come down to 1B Andrew Vaughn and SS C.J. Abrams? (3:00) Is there a chance that the Orioles don't take Adley Rutschman first and he slides to the White Sox? (6:10) Who would Callis take if he was in the White Sox draft room? (9:00) Don't compare Vaughn to Seth Beer (10:00). Plus, how good is Luis Robert and will he reach the majors this season? (15:10) What kind of player will Nick Madrigal become? (17:30) and more.

Ep. 254: Carlos Rodon opens up about his injuries and fan criticism May 29, 2019

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Carlos Rodon speaks with Chuck Garfien in a raw and candid interview about his injury struggles, how he pitched through pain in 2019, being on the receiving end of fan criticism and more. Rodon talks about what it's like facing scrutiny from fans when they don't know the whole story (4:00), how and why he pitched through pain starting in spring training (9:00), what happened in his last game that led to him needing Tommy John surgery (11:39), how fan criticism affects him and other players (16:16), why he's out to prove doubters wrong (17:47) and more.

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