The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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Ep. 253: Something special is happening with Lucas Giolito May 28, 2019

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After Lucas Giolito's latest gem, this time against the Kansas City Royals, Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber speak about how Giolito keeps raising the bar and how he is a completely different pitcher in 2019 (1:10). Chuck speaks with Giolito on the field after his 8-inning, 10 strikeout victory (8:30). Will Giolito win the American League Pitcher of the Month for May? (10:15) What does the emergence of Giolito mean for the rebuild? (11:30) and more.

Ep. 252: Inside the White Sox draft room with Nick Hostetler May 23, 2019

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Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with White Sox scouting director Nick Hosteler inside the team's draft room at Guaranteed Rate Field. How accurate are the mock drafts? (2:45) Can Andrew Vaughn meeting the lofty expectations? (6:40) Bobby Witt Jr's unique background (8:30), why this draft could bring a face of the franchise type player the top (11:15), and what it's like in the war room on draft day (12:30). Do they have a consensus pick yet? (13:45) Do they need to stock up on pitching? (17:35) Is Nick Madrigal meeting expectations in Class-A? (26:40) Hostetler's sleeper pick from last season that White Sox fans should watch (30:00) and more.

Ep. 251: How the Adam Eaton/Todd Frazier fight helped start the White Sox rebuild May 21, 2019

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Adam Eaton and Todd Frazier might not be with the White Sox anymore, but their feud in 2016 helped pave the way for the White Sox rebuild and why the franchise is where it is today. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka go over the events of that crazy, fateful 2016 season that caused the White Sox to eventually trade Chris Sale, Jose Quintana, Eaton, Frazier and many others (1:10). It started with the Adam and Drake LaRoche saga during spring training (2:40) and the dysfunction that occurred after that (07:00).

How and why things unraveled after their 23-10 start and the fight in the clubhouse between Eaton and Frazier (13:00). The problems continued with Chris Sale cutting up the throwback jerseys and remains alive today with the latest fighting words on the field and in the press between Eaton and Frazier (17:20). Buckle up for this one.

Ep. 250: What has James McCann meant to the White Sox? Everything May 19, 2019

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Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber talk about James McCann's breakout season with the White Sox (1:15). Then Chuck speaks with McCann about all the preparation he does for every game (9:20), why he'll never use a cheat sheet scouting report behind the plate like many catchers do (11:30), what McCann has been badgering Lucas Giolito about since spring training (14:30), why Evan Marshall and Aaron Bummer have been so successful out of the bullpen (16:30), why McCann acts as a karaoke host on the team bus (17:40) and more.

Ep. 249: Edwin Jackson talks about playing for his record 14th MLB team. 14th??!! May 16, 2019

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Chuck Garfien speaks with new Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Edwin Jackson who is now playing for his 14th major league team. How has he done it? (3:30)

Why being traded to the White Sox in 2010 helped turn his career around. (4:30). What he's going to do with all of different jerseys when he retires (6:00). How he has persevered on his crazy ride (7:45). Is there one team he still wants to play for? (9:05) and more.

Ep. 248: All the reasons why Lucas Giolito is a totally different pitcher in 2019 May 14, 2019

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Chuck Garfien speaks with Lucas Giolito about how much he wanted to fix himself this offseason and the work it took to make it happen (2:00), the advice he received from Hall of Famer Frank Thomas that he is using in games (7:10), what he's done to drastically reduce stolen bases against him (13:00), what he's learned from the mistakes he made last season (14:50), what James McCann has meant to him and the team (16:30), how much he is "sick of losing" (19:50) and more.

Ep. 247: Incredible real life stories with Frank Thomas and Bill Melton May 12, 2019

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Frank talks about swinging Babe Ruth's bat at the Hall of Fame (2:50), Bill tells the story about going to Frank Sinatra's birthday party (4:40) and Frank explains what it was like meeting Muhammad Ali, Hank Aaron and Michael Jackson (09:30). Then, what has to happen for the 2019 White Sox season to be a success? (11:10)

Are the 2020 White Sox anything like the 2000 "Kids Can Play" White Sox? (13:00),

Frank is still upset about not winning the 2000 MVP (16:00), hear the interview Brent Musburger did with Melton after he won the 1971 home run title (19:10), Plus, what's going on with the baseball? Is it the reason for so many home runs? (23:30) and more.

Ep. 246: Why the majors don’t seem too far away for Nick Madrigal May 07, 2019

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Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox prospect Nick Madrigal about how much he works on his defense (6:10), why baseball isn't boring (10:00), does Nick think he could play in the big leagues right now? (11:15) Why he loves the game (13:30), why Luis Robert "was on a whole other level" with the Winston-Salem Dash (15:10), his thoughts on under-the-radar lefty starter Kyle Kubat (18:20), why Madrigal doesn't think about his stats or when he'll be promoted (20:35) what he thinks about Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman and if the White Sox should draft him with the third overall pick (24:05) and more.

Ep: 245: An Interview with Michael Kopech & Dane Dunning May 05, 2019

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Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are joined by White Sox pitchers Michael Kopech and Dane Dunning as the pair discuss an array of topics from Tommy John recovery, how impressed they are with Dylan Cease, why so many players need Tommy John in today's game and why Kopech sweats so much.

Kopech & Dunning discuss how they're doing in their respective Tommy John rehabs (2:30)

The mental hurdles that are needed in the Tommy John process (6:30)

How they spend their 'down' time (8:30)

Their opinions on why so many players are needing Tommy John in today's game (10:30)

Why they're so impressed with Dylan Cease (15:00)

The 'new' Tim Anderson and their opinions on all of his newfound notoriety (19:30)

Why does Michael Kopech sweat so much? (24:45)

The fears and/or anxieties of Tommy John rehab (28:30)

The one player on the White Sox or in the system that has stood out early in 2019 (31:45)

How taking one day at a time is the best medicine going forward (35:30)

Ep. 244: Carlos Rodon has elbow injury. What now? What next? May 02, 2019

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Carlos Rodon has left elbow inflammation. Rick Hahn says that everything is on the table. This could be bad. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber talk about the impact of the injury and White Sox do now (1:15). Does this have any affect on bringing up Dylan Cease? (6:50) What about pitchers outside the organization? (8:30) Does it push back the window to start winning in 2020? (10:15) At least there's good news about Luis Robert and Eloy Jimenez (15:30).

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