Ep. 166: A.J. Pierzynski’s problem with Manny Machado
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien
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Show Notes
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 reveals the former White Sox player who had a gift for recognizing players who tipped their pitches (21:00). Pierzynski tells behind the scenes stories about former teammates Nick Swisher, Bartolo Colon, Gavin Floyd and more (28:00).