The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

With the calendar hitting February and both Bryce Harper and Manny Machado still unsigned, will either of them end up signing with the White Sox? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey break it all down with the latest news and how it might affect the White Sox chances going forward. White Sox are reportedly still an active suitor for Harper (4:00). How serious are the Padres? (8:10) How do the final neg...

After three days of SoxFest, we learned a whole lot about the White Sox offseason, their pursuit of Manny Machado and what might happen in 2019 and 2020. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber cover it all. Rick Hahn says he'll be "personally disappointed" if the White Sox don't get one of the premium free agents (3:00), Eloy Jimenez says he wants to win Rookie of the Year (6:25). Tim Ander...

On a special 200th episode of the White Sox Talk Podcast, Michael Kopech joins Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey at SoxFest. Kopech rocks a White Sox onesie which he won on the podcast in December (1:20). He talks about his rollercoaster 2018 season (6:20), why the timing of his Tommy John surgery couldn’t be better (13:00), the challenge of not pitching in 2019 (15:10), going after Deadspin by stic...

Newly acquired first baseman Yonder Alonso joins Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey at podcast and sheds some new light on his relationship with brother-in-law and MLB free agent Manny Machado. Alonso discusses how Machado was with him when he found out he was acquired by the White Sox, and even said he FaceTimed with Machado during SoxFest. Yonder also shares the story of how he thought he was actua...

Chuck Garfien is joined by Rick Hahn, Rick Renteria, and Jason Benetti in a live podcast taping from SoxFest 1:45 - Hahn on why Machado decision is taking so long 4:15 - Renteria on why he’s not concerned about Machado timing changing his lineup 5:15 - Hahn on why rumors from media have almost all been wrong this offseason 6:45 - Renteria on Yonder Alonso and his skillset 7:30 - Renteria on which...

Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber discuss the rumor that the White Sox have been in talks with the Dodgers about acquiring outfielder Joc Pederson. Good move? Bad move? (1:30) What should the White Sox give up for him? (8:30) Plus, don't overlook the moves the White Sox have already made this offseason (17:20), why Dane Dunning and Zack Burdi didn't get an invite to White Sox spring tr...

Thirteen of the White Sox top American born prospects are in the Dominican Republic this week for a cultural exchange trip organized by the White Sox, giving players like Dylan Cease, Nick Madrigal, Zack Collins and Dane Dunning a first-hand experience to learn about the country where many of their Latin teammates like Eloy Jimenez call home. Chuck Garfien speaks with Ryan McGuffey who is covering...

Daniel Palka spoke with Chuck Garfien about a whole bunch of topics. Losing weight this offseason and how he's done it (3:15), the Chicago Bears losing in the playoffs (5:48), why he walks around with a baseball bat wherever he goes (11:05), his connection with White Sox fans and the South Side of Chicago (16:10), his humorous Twitter feed (20:25), his Uber driver asking if he can use his bathroom...

White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper came on the podcast to talk with Chuck Garfien about a whole bunch of White Sox pitchers. What does Ivan Nova bring to the pitching staff? (5:00) How Alex Colome and Kelvin Herrera changes the dynamic of the bullpen (6:15). What was wrong with Carlos Rodon in 2018? (10:05) What White Sox pitcher will take the biggest stride in 2019 (18:00). How they've pitched t...

With the White Sox reportedly signing Jon Jay, another close friend of Manny Machado's, are they closing in on the coveted free agent? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber examine the latest move, the special bond between Machado, Alonso and Jay and if this improves the White Sox chances of signing Machado (2:30). Do the Yankees still have real interest in Machado? (7:10) The choice Macha...

Since it's a Chicago vs. Philadelphia weekend, who between the White Sox and Phillies has the edge to sign Manny Machado? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Tom Cooper discuss the White Sox reported offer to Machado (2:10), why haven't the Phillies spent that "stupid money" yet? (5:00), wouldn't it be great if Machado revealed he signed with the White Sox during the Bears-Eagles playoff game? (11:45)...

The new year arrives with new rumors about the White Sox pursuit of Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. One report says the White Sox are willing to give Harper a 10-year deal, another says the White Sox won't offer more than 7 years. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber discuss what it all means and speculate what's happening behind the scenes in negotiations (1:30), if the Yankees signing o...

We kick off 2019 with one of our favorite people: Tom Paciorek, also known as "Wimpy." He tells stories about Goose Gossage, Thurman Munson and Tommy John (3:20), the time when Brewers manager Phil Garner threatened to fight him and Hawk Harrelson (11:05), why Hawk should be in the Hall of Fame as a broadcaster (14:30), the backlash against Harold Baines making the Hall of Fame (19:10), stories ab...

Chicago comedian Pat McGann speaks with Chuck Garfien about the White Sox pursuit of Manny Machado (2:20), being a stand-up comic (9:30) , what it was like performing on David Letterman and Stephen Colbert (13:10), watching old episodes today of the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (23:20), McGann blanking out while performing on Letterman (26:00) and more.

It being the giving season, we handed the podcast over to our favorite people: the listeners! You ask the questions. You pick the topics. Those randomly chosen win a special White Sox prize, including tickets to SoxFest! Among the many topics: predict the 2021 White Sox outfield based only on prospects (3:00), if the Sox don't get Manny Machado, should they trade for Miguel Andujar? (9:50), will Y...

Manny Machado begins his free agent tour by visiting the White Sox. What makes the White Sox serious bidders for Machado (2:00)? What was the White Sox pitch and where do we think they took him on his tour of the city (4:20)? Yonder Alonso talks about wanting to be White Sox teammates with Machado, his brother-in-law (11:51). What to make of the report that the White Sox won't spend big on free ag...

The White Sox close the Winter Meetings without Bryce Harper or Manny Machado, but as Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber discuss from Las Vegas, they're proving to be a main player in the pursuit of the top two free agents in baseball. Rick Hahn talks about having a seat at the table for some "large, impactful moves," Harper trolls a vacationing Nicky Delmonico on Instagram, and we give...

Former Nationals and Reds GM Jim Bowden made big news at the Winter Meetings, saying on the CBS Sports Network that the White Sox are the "front runner" for Bryce Harper (:35). Should we believe it? (5:06) Rick Hahn responds to the front runner report (9:53). Are the White Sox out on Dallas Keuchel? (11:43) Harper's agent Scott Boras describes what Harper is looking for in a team, his relationship...

New Hall of Fame writer Jayson Stark from the Athletic says the White Sox could make a huge bet on Harper or Machado this winter (0:36) What about the Ivan Nova trade and their reported interested in catcher Yasmani Grandal? (2:01) Rick Hahn talks about the White Sox catcher situation (6:28) Chuck Garfien interviews manager Rick Renteria about Machado’s Johnny Hustle comments, Eloy Jimenez and Yoa...

Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber come to you from the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. With all the recent talk about Bryce Harper, could Manny Machado be the big free agent the White Sox sign this winter? (4:34) Ken Williams talks about moving from sell mode to buy mode (7:49). Chuck interviews new Hall of Famer Harold Baines who sheds tears speaking about his dad (11:51) and ESPN's Tim...

The MLB Winter Meetings began with a big surprise: White Sox legend Harold Baines is headed to Cooperstown. On the podcast, Baines talks about what it means to make the Hall of Fame, how surprised he was to get the call and more (3:42). Ron Kittle talks about his former teammate and explains what he told Baines when he heard the news (6:20). Jerry Reinsdorf who was a part of the voting committee e...

With the MLB Winter Meetings starting next week, it's time to make our free agent predictions! Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka tell you where they believe the top 15 free agents will sign and what kind of contracts they will get. Everyone from Adam Jones (5:45) and Michael Brantley (15:35) to Manny Machado (26:05) and Bryce Harper (31:00).

With the story out from Yahoo Sports that the White Sox had Jim Thome in their pitch to Bryce Harper last month, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Slavko Bekovic take a closer look at what it all means. What Thome might have said to Harper and why his words carry a lot of weight (3:45), what Michael Jordan and Jose Abreu have in common with the Harper situation (9:00), the Bryce Harper White Sox bi...

The White Sox made their first big moves of the off-season, trading catcher Omar Narvaez for reliever Alex Colome, and non-tendering Avi Garcia and Matt Davidson. What does it all mean? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Chris Kamka break it down. What does Colome bring to the table for the bullpen? (1:20) Why they non-tendered Davidson and is his MLB future as a pitcher? (9:00), the Avi Garcia vacan...

If the White Sox don't sign Bryce Harper or Manny Machado, who should they sign/acquire instead? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber play GM and provide their plans for this winter and beyond. Is a certain super utilityman the answer? (5:00) What closers make the most sense? (8:20) Who's the best fit for the starting rotation? (13:10) What outfielders should they pursue? (18:30) If they...