The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with USA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale who explains how aggressive the White Sox have been in the free agent and trade market (4:05), the chances the White Sox sign Bryce Harper (6:08), who they might sign if they don't get Harper or Machado (11:30), plus they get his thoughts on Jose Abreu, Dallas Keuchel, another option for third base and more.

This being Black Friday, we're going White Sox shopping! Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Slavko Bekovic visit the MLB Superstore looking for the best deals and bargains to put under the Christmas tree for the 2019 White Sox and beyond. Chuck finds a third baseman he wants in aisle 7 (6:15), Slavko has his eyes on a starting pitcher who could be a game changer for the rotation (9:45), same with Ry...

Zach Thompson might be off your radar, but the White Sox prospect is someone to watch in the White Sox organization, not just for what he's doing on the field, but for what he says off of it. Chuck Garfien spoke with Thompson who had a 1.55 ERA last season with Winston-Salem and Birmingham. Thompson talks about the message he received from God that helped turn his career around (02:30), why he bec...

Will the White Sox spend the huge money to sign Bryce Harper or Manny Machado like they did in 1996 when they signed Albert Belle to a 5-year, $55 million contract, then the richest in MLB history? Chuck Garfien spoke with Belle about that and a whole lot more. 3:02 - Belle's thoughts on signing with the White Sox 4:30 - Why he regrets leaving Chicago after 2 seasons 7:25 - Why he was surprised th...

Luis Robert has been a big story in the Arizona Fall League. He recently had a 14-game hitting streak and was named the AFL Player of the Week. Chuck Garfien went to Arizona for a firsthand look at one of the White Sox top prospects. On the podcast, Garfien first speaks with Robert’s minor league hitting coach Charlie Poe. Then he talks with Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio about Robert as well as...

It’s all Bryce Harper, all the time! The White Sox seem to be aggressive in pursuing Bryce Harper, but does it make sense for the White Sox? What would it mean for the outlook of the organization if he signed? How should the White Sox pitch the team to Harper? Ryan McGuffey, Slavko Bekovic & Chris Kamka discuss. Plus, Vinnie Duber chimes in from the GM Meetings in San Diego to break down what...

As free agency begins, the White Sox have openings and money to engage in what should be a very active offseason. Prized talents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado headline an all star class. As the GM Meetings kick off in Carlsbad, CA, MLB.com’s Jon Morosi reported that the White Sox have interest in both stars. Morosi joins the podcast to discuss the White Sox chances of landing one or both (1:50) W...

With Jose Abreu entering the final year of his contract, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka discuss the different scenarios involving Abreu going forward. Ryan explains why Abreu is the most underrated superstar the White Sox have ever had (3:15) Should the White Sox trade Abreu? (8:30) Should the White Sox sign him to an extension? And if so, for how long and how much? (10:45) What abou...

White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper speaks with Chuck Garfien about Chris Sale winning a World Series with the Red Sox (3:30), Dave Roberts' decision to pull Rich Hill in Game 3 (12:28), what Cooper thinks about how starters and relievers were used in the World Series (17:40), how he communicates with a pitcher to know if he should stay in a game or not (21:11), what kind of moves the White Sox mi...

The White Sox have been trying to solve the catcher position ever since A.J. Pierzynski's last season in 2012. Now, they might have a new problem: too many catchers! Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber break it all down and try to come up with solutions (2:31). What do the White Sox do about Welington Castillo? (6:28) Could Omar Narvaez be their future catcher? (09:58) Where do Zack Coll...

Former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski comes on the podcast and tells Chuck Garfien why he’d sign Nolan Arenado over Manny Machado (6:15). Pierzynski criticizes Machado for saying that he doesn’t play hard everyday (7:08). Would he make Machado the face of the White Sox franchise? (12:30) He also talks about how bullpenning cost the Milwaukee Brewers a spot in the World Series (14:45). He reveal...

For many White Sox fans, Comiskey Park was their introduction to White Sox baseball when they were young. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Chris Kamka share their memories of the old ballpark. Among them: Chuck talks about seeing Al Cowens charge Ed Farmer on the mound in 1980 creating a bench clearing brawl (8:26), Ryan tells the story about catching a Mike Greenwell foul ball (10:11), Chuck tal...

It might be a long shot for the White Sox to sign free agent Manny Machado, but here on the White Sox Talk Podcast, we like dark horses. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber discuss what it would take to bring Machado to the South Side. Plus, is he "the" guy the White Sox are targeting this offseason? Will the Rockies listen to trade offers for Nolan Arenado a year before he reaches free...

Chuck Garfien speaks with stat guru Chris Kamka about what happened inside the numbers with the White Sox in 2018, with many stats that will surprise you. They talk about Yoan Moncada, Daniel Palka, Matt Davidson, Tim Anderson, Omar Narvaez and more. Plus, Chuck brings up two White Sox prospects not named Eloy Jimenez or Dylan Cease who did something statistically that deserve some recognition.

White Sox minor league outfield instructor Aaron Rowand speaks with Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey about the impressive group of outfielders he's been working with in the minor leagues. "I challenge you to find another organization with as much talent in the outfield in their minor league system," Rowand says. He gives great insight about Eloy Jimenez, Luis Robert, Micker Adolfo, Luis Gonzalez, A...

Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka go over their preseason predictions, explain what happened to the White Sox in 2018 and what it all means for the future. They discuss Lucas Giolito, Tim Anderson, if Avisail Garcia will be back next season, plus Eloy Jimenez, Matt Davidson, Zack Collins, Gavin Sheets, Jace Fry and more.

Rick Renteria sits down with Chuck Garfien and gives the one word he'd use to describe the 2018 season. He talks about taking criticism for some of his in-game decisions, how Tim Anderson has taken the next step in his development, what Yoan Moncada learned this year, what affect Eloy Jimenez will have on the team when he comes to the majors, what keeps him up at night, why this season meant more...

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka who as a 26-year-old rookie has come out of nowhere to become one of the White Sox most popular players in 2018. They talk about the time Palka gave a pitcher a black eye in Little League, how he used to be a relief pitcher at Georgia Tech, why the Twins gave him up on him, the time when Chuck called Palka’s walkoff homer this year, his f...

Hawk Harrelson sat down with Chuck Garfien to talk about his emotions prior to calling his final White Sox game. Why has he been such an unspoken announcer in his career? Does he have anything prepared for his final inning? How does he want to be remembered? That and more on this edition of the White Sox Talk Podcast.

Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber discuss the trials and tribulations of Yoan Moncada's first full season in the majors and what kind of player they think he will become. Plus, they talk about White Sox buried treasure that Chuck found on the internet: Nolan Ryan pitching a no-hitter into the 9th inning against the White Sox from 1974 with audio from Harry Caray's call that night.

Chuck Garfien speaks with Ryan McGuffey and Matt Dahl, executive producers of the documentary "Hawk" which looks back at the life and career of Ken "Hawk" Harrelson. They talk about how they made the documentary, Harrelson's emotional return to his childhood home in Savannah, Georgia, going back to Fenway Park with Harrelson, how he met his wife at a Putt-Putt golf championship, what Mark Buehrle'...

Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB.com Senior Writer Jim Callis to discuss the White Sox farm system in 2018. Callis explains why they named Dylan Cease the 2018 Pitcher of the Year in the minor leagues, why the Cubs will come to regret trading Cease and Eloy Jimenez to the White Sox, how soon Nick Madrigal will be ready for the majors, what outfielder besides Jimenez and Robert has the highest ceilin...

With the shocking news that Michael Kopech has a significant tear in his UCL joint and is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery, Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber bring you the news and what it means for Kopech and the White Sox going forward. You’ll hear Kopech describe what happened and G-M Rick Hahn discuss the details of the injury. Yeah, this sucks.

Chuck Garfien talks with James Fegan of the Athletic about a number of White Sox topics: biggest takeaway from the 2018 season, how aggressive the White Sox will be in the off-season, his favorite story he wrote this year, who will be the starting catcher in 2020, most underrated White Sox prospects, the Eloy Jimenez situation, etc. Then Chuck speaks with White Sox reliever Caleb Frare about how h...

With a winning record since mid-July, and many young players making big contributions at the major league level, the White Sox are making some noise in the American League. Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber talk about how things are changing on the South Side. Chuck speaks with Daniel Palka and Matt Davidson on the field after their dramatic home runs in the 9th inning against the Tigers. Plus, Rick...