The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

We've got White Sox moves! Two free-agent signings within minutes of each other. Two-time World Series champion and Houston Astros hater Joe Kelly has been added to the bullpen. Two-time All-Star Josh Harrison is coming to play second base opposite Tim Anderson. What do both of them bring to the White Sox? Plus, will Craig Kimbrel be traded or not before Opening Day? And what other moves could be coming for the White Sox?

BASEBALL IS BACK! The MLB and MLBPA have reached an agreement and he 2022 season will begin in April. In an emergency podcast, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey break down the MLB lockout coming to an end, free agency beginning once again and what it means for the White Sox.

After MLB and the player's union came so close to making a deal, everything fell apart, causing MLB to cancel a second week of the regular season. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey explain what prevented the two sides from making a deal, why the international draft was such a strong sticking point for the players, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin's strong words directed at MLB to play ball, and more. (5:40) - There were signs that a deal could be done (17:35) - An issue that's being debated is an international draft. Why? (29:40) - Some blame can be placed on the Players Union (35:10) - U.S. Senators speak on the MLB lockout

Coming to you from Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona, Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox assistant GM/player development Chris Getz about their top minor leaguers. Could Yoelki Cespedes make it to the majors in 2022? How special is Oscar Colas? Plus, why pitchers Andrew Dalquist, Jared Kelly, and Matthew Thompson had better seasons than their stats might indicate, the progress Colson Montgomery has already made since they drafted him last summer, why Getz thinks the White Sox farm system ranking doesn't tell the whole story and more. (3:00) - Is it possible that Yoelki Cespedes to make the big leagues this year? (10:12) - What is the plan for young pitching prospects, Andrew Dalquist, Jared Kelly, and Matthew Thompson? (14:41) - Can Colson Montgomery be the next Corey Seager? (19:11) - Why is the White Sox farm system ranked so low?

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox first round pick Colson Montgomery is taking part in his first spring training at Camelback Ranch in Arizona. He talks about meeting Lance Lynn soon after being drafted by the White Sox, how he looks and swings like his favorite baseball player Corey Seager, his decision to pursue a baseball career over basketball, and more. (3:00) - From high school to the minor leagues (9:30) - Differences in playing basketball and baseball (15:00) - First time meeting Tony La Russa (20:50) - Before turning pro, Montgomery planned to play baseball and basketball in college

What was the biggest mistake the players and owners made that prevented them from making a deal this week? USA Today's Bob Nightengale is here to tell us. Plus, how long he thinks the lockout will last, why it will hurt free agents, how this might help the White Sox, and more. (4:00) - There was optimism over the weekend on both sides (10:41) - Which side is more united, the players or owners? (17:00) - Once the season is set, who will the White Sox get to play right field?

CBA talks fell apart. The first week of the regular season has been canceled. What the heck happened?! Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are here to try and pick up the pieces of a lockout that unfortunately continues. They'll react to the negotiations that went south as well as the Rob Manfred and Tony Clark press conferences. Then, Chuck speaks with ESPN's Jesse Rogers who was in Jupiter, FL for the entire CBA negotiations. They'll dive into the proposals, what prevented the two sides from coming to an agreement and how long the lockout might continue. (3:00) - Ryan McGuffey on what it was like over the weekend watching the back and forth (12:20) - Reacting to Rob Manfred canceling games (23:18) - Tony Clark on the lockout continuing (35:20) - Chuck Garfien is joined by Jesse Rogers

Chuck and Guff say farewell to Vinnie who is leaving NBC Sports Chicago. A loss for us, but a great opportunity awaits our close friend and colleague. Now, if only we could say goodbye to the lockout. They discuss whether the start of the regular season can be saved by Monday's deadline. (1:00) - Vinnie Duber appreciation (16:24) - Will the owners and players come to terms before Monday? (26:20) - The lockout will start hurting some of the players if this continues (34:18) - Could baseball lose a large chunk of the fanbase?

The White Sox lost another key member of their 1983 team with the passing of second baseman Julio Cruz, the catalyst for the Winning Ugly White Sox. Chuck Garfien remembers and celebrates Cruz with 1983 Rookie of the Year Ron Kittle who shares stories about their times together as White Sox teammates. You'll also hear memories from Harold Baines, Ozzie Guillen, Tony La Russa, and Jerry Reinsdorf.

It's a pivotal week in the hopes of ending the lockout. What will it take for the players and owners to come to an agreement? Chuck Garfien speaks with MLB Network's Harold Reynolds for his take on the negotiations, how the two sides can find common ground, and why this is such a critical week to make a deal. He also explains why he picked the White Sox to win the World Series last season and why he wouldn't be surprised if Luis Robert or Tim Anderson win the MVP one day. (4:00) - Why Reynolds believes the White Sox get to a World Series (6:30) - Why this is such a big week for the lockout (10:30) - How do they reach an agreement? (20:50) - Luis Robert and Tim Anderson can win MVPs

Many White Sox fans know Beltin' Bill Melton for being the American League home run champion in 1971. Others know him from watching White Sox Pre and Post Game shows on NBC Sports Chicago. But here's a story that nobody knows. In 1995, Bill was in a coma for 16 days and almost lost his life. "A priest came in. He gave me my last rites," Melton tells Chuck Garfien in this stunning conversation that will leave you on the edge of your seat. The incident occurred a few months after Bill was teaching Michael Jordan how to play baseball. On the podcast, Bill talks about Jordan, his White Sox debut in 1968, partying on Rush Street in the 1970's and why he's lucky to be alive today. (10:00) - Bill taught Michael Jordan how to hit a baseball?! (17:16) - The story he's never told (41:00) - Playing for the Yankees Triple-A team before making his White Sox debut (57:00) - Partying on Rush Street and the Playboy Mansion in the 1970’s

What kind of hitter was Yoan Moncada last year and what kind of hitter will he be this year? It depends on who you ask. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber have a great debate about Moncada, his value and contributions at the plate, and what fans can expect from him in 2022. They also discuss the latest with the lockout, the owners' recent offer to the players, and if the league will give Chuck a great birthday present at the end of the month. (3:00) - CBA negotiations update. Are they making any headway? (12:06) - What should the expectations be for Yoan Moncada in 2022? (19:30) - Should fans be concerned about Yoan's lack of home runs? (27:00) - What do the numbers say about Moncada? (41:00) - What would be acceptable offensive numbers for Yoan Moncada in 2022?

Chuck visits with Nancy Faust to talk about her 41-year career as White Sox organist. Sitting at her home organ, she plays some of her most popular songs, telling behind-the-scenes stories about how they came to life. Among the topics: how she invented the walkup song and turned “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Them Goodbye” into a global sports anthem, Harold Baines honoring her in his Hall of Fame speech, her deep connection with White Sox fans, songs to end the lockout and more.

With negotiations dragging at a snail's pace and a miracle needed for spring training to start next week, it's time for Chuck, Guff, and Vinnie to vent their frustrations about the current state of the lockout and why it's been going nowhere. You'll hear Mets pitcher Trevor May criticize the negotiating tactics of MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred if a federal mediator can help the two sides come together if there's a faction amongst the owners and what it will take for the regular season to begin on time. (3:00) - Baseball is losing young fans (12:00) - Is there dissension amongst the small market owners and big market owners? (23:00) - Trevor May criticizes Rob Manfred (31:20) - How long can the players hold out?

Former White Sox shortstop Greg Pryor was in the middle of everything in the late 1970s and early ’80s. He played in Disco Demolition and Tony La Russa’s first game as White Sox manager. He sparred with Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and played with Bo Jackson in Jackson's rookie year. Chuck Garfien speaks with Pryor about those stories, plus Bill Veeck, Harry Caray, Harry Chappas, Billy Martin, Bo Jackson, and more. (6:00) - What it was like playing for the White Sox in the 1970’s (12:05) - Being trapped in the clubhouse during Disco Demolition (22:31) - Playing for Tony La Russa when he became White Sox manager in 1979 (37:36) - Refusing to shave his mustache, sparring with George Steinbrenner (45:35) - Stories about Luis Aparacio and Bo Jackson

What’s it going to take for the players and owners to make a deal? And more importantly, when is the lockout going to end? Chuck Garfien speaks with ESPN.com baseball reporter Jesse Rogers about the ongoing lockout, what’s holding back negotiations, and how the two sides can get to the finish line. Plus, the chances that spring training/regular-season games get postponed, and the reasons to be optimistic and pessimistic about the two sides reaching an agreement soon. (3:10) - What stage is the lockout in and is it close to ending? (9:10) - What do the next six weeks look like for negotiations? (14:30) - Is March 3rd the magic date? (20:15) - What damage will be done to the game if the lockout goes into April?

White Sox legend Mark Buehrle barely stayed on the Hall of Fame ballot for another year. What will it take for Buehrle to somehow find his way to Cooperstown? Chuck Garfien, Chris Kamka, and Ryan McGuffey discuss Buehrle’s Hall of Fame case. Then, they present their own HOF ballots in a lively debate over who should and who shouldn’t be in the Hall of Fame: Bonds, Clemens, Sosa, Schilling, etc. (5:40) - The case for Mark Buehrle. Will he ever get in? (28:00) - Bonds, Clemens, Sosa. Hall of Famers or not Hall of Famers? (45:10) - Chuck, Chris, and Guff share their Hall of Fame ballots

A year after signing Cuban prospects Yoelki Cespedes and Norge Vera, the White Sox have added another top Cuban prospect in left-handed outfielder Oscar Colas. Chuck Garfien speaks with MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez who's been on the Colas story from the beginning. He talks about why other teams are envious of the White Sox for signing Colas and why he, unfortunately, won't live up to his nickname "The Cuban Ohtani." You'll also hear from White Sox international exec Marco Paddy about Colas the player and competitor.

With MLB and the players union meeting in person this week in the hopes of ending the lockout, are there reasons to be optimistic that the two sides can move closer to a deal? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Maddie Lee discuss the latest news, including the two concessions made by the players, what it will take for spring training to start on time and more. (2:00) - Is there actual progress or not? (7:00) - What the players want and what the owners want (14:00) - How are fans feeling about the lockout? (22:00) - Can the season start on time? What about spring training?

From the big collar uniforms to Harry Caray to Disco Demolition, the White Sox were at the center of all that was fun and reckless about the 1970's. Chuck Garfien speaks Ricky Cobb, a Chicago sociology teacher who is also the creator of Super 70’s Sports, a Twitter account with over a half-million followers that pays tribute to this off the wall decade with photos and tweets that will have you laughing all the way back to 1975.

Since the players and owners are in the middle of a labor fight right now, why not look back at one of the biggest on-field fights in baseball history. On this edition of Distant Replay, it's the infamous brawl between the White Sox and Tigers on April 22, 2000. The White Sox won the game 14-6 (featuring a home run by a young Paul Konerko), but the game will always be remembered for three big fights, one of them spilling into the outfield. Plus, too many cheap shots by the Tigers, a bloody Keith Foulke, and former Tiger Tony Clark, now executive director of the Players Association, trying to keep the peace.

Chuck Garfien speaks with Jayson Stark, senior baseball writer at The Athletic about the MLB lockout, what's at stake, and when a deal might get done. Plus, what kind of changes could be coming to MLB and if media access will improve in the future. (4:45) - How did the relationship between the players and owners get so bad? (12:00) - What the players want in the new CBA (18:00) - How to fix tanking (27:00) - Possible rule changes in 2022 and beyond (32:30) - What will media access look like going forward in baseball? (42:00) - Why it's important for the media to have access to MLB clubhouses

What was it like to throw over 300 innings in a season or 14 innings in one day--and never need arm surgery? Chuck Garfien speaks with former White Sox knuckleballer Wilbur Wood about his extraordinary career in the 1960's and 1970's. They talk about why his knuckleball was so tough to hit, how he was able to start games on only two days rest, if knuckleballers will ever return to the game, and more. Chuck has been wanting to interview Wilbur for years. It finally happened! (4:00) - The magic of the knuckleball. How did Wilbur throw it? (13:15) - How was he was able to throw so many innings? (20:10) - Why aren't there any knuckleball pitchers in the game today? (33:00) - How he became a knuckleball pitcher with the White Sox

Chuck Garfien and the crew go down the rabbit hole of White Sox "What-ifs," looking back at the last 21 seasons to see how things would have played out for the White Sox in a parallel universe. What if the White Sox didn't trade Fernando Tatis, Jr? What if they didn't claim Bobby Jenks off waivers in 2004? What if Ozzie Guillen didn't leave for the Marlins? What if they acquired Jake Arrieta? What if Frank Thomas was healthy in 2001 and 2004? These "what-if's" and more!

Mets right fielder Michael Conforto is a free agent. Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil could be on the trading block. Chuck Garfien gets the inside scoop about both players from Mets play-by-play announcer Wayne Randazzo. What are they like both on the field and in the clubhouse? What would the White Sox be getting if either of them end up on the South Side? (3:40) - Who is the real Michael Conforto? (13:30) - What kind of contract will Conforto get this offseason? (17:20) - Jeff McNeil seems like a perfect fit. But what about his fight with Francisco Lindor? (25:00) - What will the White Sox have to give up to acquire McNeil? (32:40) - What went wrong with the Mets last year?

With the recent passing of 1983 White Sox legends LaMarr Hoyt and Roland Hemond, Chuck Garfien looks back at their careers with 1983 Rookie of the Year Ron Kittle. They talk about how Hemond built the '83 White Sox, Hoyt the person and competitor, why they became known as the Winning Ugly White Sox, what it was like playing for Tony La Russa, and more.

What's on the mind of our listeners? Here in Part 2, Sox fans ask Chuck Garfien and the crew for the perfect White Sox offseason after the lockout, what players will improve and regress in 2022, if the White Sox be playing in a different stadium in 2030 and if they should wear the Field of Dreams uniforms on Sundays. There are also questions about Yoan Moncada, Michael Kopech, the CBA, the Kimbrel/Madrigal trade and more. (3:15) - What does your perfect White Sox offseason look like? (9:10) - If you're in charge of the owners or players union, what do you want in the new CBA? (23:50) - Who can slam more beers, Lance Lynn or Jake Burger? (28:20) - All-time White Sox jerseys (34:30) - Where are the White Sox playing in the year 2030? (38:35) - Are you concerned about how Michael Kopech ended the season?

It's a holiday edition of White Sox fans taking over the podcast, where listeners pick all the topics for Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber to discuss. What player do they want to see under their White Sox Christmas tree? Who have been the biggest lumps of coal dating back to the start of the rebuild? What current or former White Sox player would make a good Santa? Plus, questions about Dallas Keuchel, Yermin Mercedes, spending big on a free agent and more! (4:10) - If you could gift the White Sox with any player, who would it be? (14:00) - Which former or current player would make the best Santa? (19:30) - Biggest lumps of coal dating back to the rebuild (26:00) - What should the White Sox do with Dallas Keuchel? (32:40) - How will the lockout impact the White Sox? (40:40) - What happened to Yermin Mercedes?

Chuck Garfien continues his two-part series on Dick Allen by speaking with Ferguson Jenkins who was on the Golden Days Era committee that left Allen one vote shy of the Hall of Fame. Jenkins had Allen first on his ballot. He speaks with Chuck about the vote and why he believes Allen belongs in the Hall of Fame. Then, Chuck speaks with Allen's former White Sox teammate Carlos May about what made Allen such a special player, his famous Sports Illustrated cover, the new book about Allen entitled 'Chilli Dog MVP', and more. (3:05) - Ferguson Jenkins interview, Dick Allen was the 4th best hitter he ever faced (6:05) - Jenkins on how bad Allen wanted to get into the Hall of Fame (14:11) - Carlos May interview, Dick Allen was larger than life (21:25) - Stories of Dick Allen

Ask Goose Gossage about Dick Allen not getting into the Hall of Fame, and the former White Sox pitcher does not hold back. Chuck Garfien speaks with Gossage in a raw, uncensored conversation about the White Sox 1972 AL MVP, what made him great and how he helped Gossage become a Hall of Fame Pitcher. Gossage also talks about the passing of former White Sox GM Roland Hemond and what he sees wrong in the game of baseball today. (3:09) - What made Dick Allen a Hall of Fame player? (10:16) - Allen was a better baserunner than Rickey Henderson?! (17:36) - If Dick Allen played today, he'd be the most dominant thing in baseball (24:00) - Goose on meeting Dick Allen for the first time (31:10) - What's wrong with the game today (earmuffs everyone) (37:40) - What's keeping Dick Allen out of the Hall of Fame

Luis Robert's breakout season in 2021 has us wondering if this is a sign of great things to come for the White Sox center fielder. Chuck Garfien speaks with ESPN-1000 White Sox host Connor McKnight about the adjustments that Robert made that unlocked and unleashed all that is La Pantera. They compare his 2021 stats to Jose Abreu's MVP season in 2020 and why the future is so bright for budding superstar. (6:12) - Did Luis Robert's last season go under appreciated? (13:38) - Explaining what Luis Robert did after he came back from injury (20:44) - Comparing and contrasting Luis Robert's season and Jose Abreu's MVP season (27:40) - Jose Abreu discusses Luis Robert's future

With most of the top targets off the board, who are the White Sox going to get to play second base next season? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey searched all over the league, looking at every single team to find the best trade candidates for the White Sox. The trades range from minor to absolute blockbusters. Come join the search party!

Chuck Garfien sits down with Ozzie Guillen to talk about the MLB lockout and how long he believes it will last. Plus, how Ozzie almost left NBC Sports Chicago this offseason to become the new manager of the San Diego Padres. Then, they discuss why he and Minnie Minoso had a rift for so many years and what Ozzie did to fix it, why he’s hoping the White Sox retire his number sooner rather than later, and more. (3:40) - Ozzie on the MLB lockout, how long he thinks it will last and how it compares to the 1994 strike (33:00) - How he almost became the manager of the Padres this offseason (44:24) - His rift with Minnie Minoso and what Ozzie did to fix it (54:15) - Will the White Sox retire Ozzie's number?

At long last, Minnie Minoso is headed to Cooperstown. The White Sox legend was voted in by the Golden Days Era Committee, for his electrifying and groundbreaking career. On the podcast, Chuck Garfien speaks with Charlie and Sharon Rice-Minoso, son and wife of the late White Sox Hall of Famer. They share stories about Minnie, the barriers he faced as a player and what his election means to the family. Chuck also speaks with White Sox great Bill Melton about Minoso, as well as Melton's former teammates Jim Kaat who was also elected to the Hall of Fame and Dick Allen who came up one vote short. Then, Chuck talks with baseball writer Shakeia Taylor about the impact Minoso continues to have on the game today.

With the offseason grinding to a halt because of the MLB lockout, what do we think of the White Sox offseason moves so far? Chuck Garfien and the podcast crew talk about the signings the Sox made before the lockout. Hear Rick Hahn on their pursuit of splashy moves and why he expects the team to be better come Opening Day. They also discuss the lightning rod that is Leury Garcia.

After a wild week of signings, the free-agent frenzy came to a crashing halt when MLB and the players' union allowed the collective bargaining agreement to expire without a new deal. Meaning, the MLB lockout is here. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and Maddie Lee talk about the main issues driving the lockout, what kind of changes could be in store for the game when the lockout might end, and more. (2:30) - Baseball heads to a lockout (8:50) - Max Scherzer speaks about the issues of tanking by teams (14:15) - How can the league end tanking? (19:50) - What does realignment in baseball look like? (25:00) - What do the owners want vs what do the players want?

It's been a wild few days for MLB's Hot Stove with huge free agent signings from coast to coast. Why haven't the White Sox spent big like the Rangers, Mets, and Mariners? What do they do now about second base with Marcus Semien and others off the board? Will they make a big move before a lockout possibly arrives on Thursday? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber are here to break it all down. (2:30) - White Sox fans are having FOMO with all the money being spent around baseball (10:30) - Have the Sox spent enough money? (19:20) - Who should the Sox go after? (29:30) - Trevor Story? A White Sox? (38:00) - Better offseason, Mets or Rangers so far?

Just in time for the holidays, the White Sox are on the verge of adding reliever Kendall Graveman to the bullpen. Chuck Garfien speaks with ESPN's Jesse Rogers about Graveman and what other deals could be on the horizon for the White Sox. Is Marcus Semien a realistic possibility for second base? What about former Cubs Kyle Schwarber or Anthony Rizzo for a lefty power bat? Jesse also has the latest on CBA negotiations and more.

Yes, this happened. Chuck Garfien caught up with the one and only Juan Uribe in a rare interview to talk about his White Sox career, making the final two putouts to clinch the 2005 World Series, what made him such a beloved teammate and more. Plus, Ozzie Guillen, A.J. Pierzynski and Aaron Rowand tell stories about what it was like to be teammates with Uribe from a conversation in 2020.

What free agents are signing where this offseason? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey give their predictions, including which free agents will end up with the White Sox. Everyone from Marcus Semien and Nick Castellanos to Carlos Correa and Carlos Rodon. The Hot Stove season is here! (2:00) - What predictions we got right last offseason (9:00) - Where will Carlos Rodon land? (18:00) - Will the White Sox sign Marcus Semien? (27:20) - Yes or no on Michael Conforto? (45:30) - The case for the White Sox to sign Kyle Schwarber (51:00) - Will Leury García be back in a White Sox uniform?

Long considered the Latino Jackie Robinson, Minnie Minoso's induction into the Hall of Fame is long overdue. Will it finally happen when the Golden Era Committee votes on December 5th? Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka explain the case for Minoso, the impact he made in the game both on the field and off of it and why this could and should be the year that Minoso finally gets into Cooperstown. (3:00) - Why does Minnie Minoso belong in the Hall of Fame? (10:30) - Minoso's stats would have been a lot better if allowed to play earlier (20:08) - What did Minoso bring to the White Sox? (24:40) -Eduardo Pérez and Bob Kendrick make the case for Minnie Minoso (33:44) - Joe Posnanski on why Minoso belongs in the Hall of Fame

Chuck Garfien speaks with Vinnie Duber and Maddie Lee to discuss the two biggest White Sox stories coming out of the GM Meetings in San Diego. Agent Scott Boras spoke with the media and explained what kind of deal his client Carlos Rodon is looking for in free agency. How does this affect the White Sox? Plus, Rick Hahn told reporters that they might end up trading Craig Kimbrel. They talk about why this most likely ends up happening. (2:00) - Scott Boras speaks on Carlos Rodon (7:40) - Would things be different if Carlos Rodon ended the season healthy? (13:10) - Scott Boras is holding meetings with teams on potential players the Whtie Sox could be interested in (20:00) - Introducing White Sox prospect Yolbert Sanchez

Chuck Garfien and Dylan Cease had so much to talk about they might have broken the record for the longest interview of the year. Cease opens up about his 2021 breakout season, the unforgettable experience starting in the Blackout Game, and why White Sox starters struggled against the Astros in the ALDS. He talks about tipping pitches, possibly losing Carlos Rodon in free agency, Michael Kopech's potential as a starter, playing for Tony La Russa, his love for disc golf and a whole lot more.

Why didn't the White Sox make Carlos Rodon a qualifying offer for 2022? Has he played his last game in a White Sox uniform? Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and Maddie Lee to discuss the White Sox decision on Rodon and why the White Sox allowed him to test free agency without getting a draft pick in return. Plus, could Dallas Keuchel have a comeback season next year like Rodon had this year?

White Sox GM Rick Hahn covered a whole lot of ground in his season-ending press conference with the media. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey break it all down. Among the topics: what he learned about his team after the loss to the Astros in the ALDS, roles next season for Michael Kopech, Garrett Crochet, Andrew Vaughn, and Gavin Sheets. Plus, Carlos Rodon's future with the team, the trade deadline moves that went sour, and more.

Even though the White Sox had a better regular season than the Braves, why did Atlanta end up winning the World Series? Chuck Garfien speaks with Gordon Beckham who was a TV analyst for both the White Sox and the Braves this season. Gordon shares his thoughts on what put the Braves over the top and how the White Sox came up short in the playoffs. Chuck closes the podcast with two more reasons why the Braves won it all and how the White Sox can improve in 2022. (2:45) - What's the difference between the Atlanta Braves and the rest of the league? (7:40) - The White Sox trades at the deadline didn't work this season (14:25) - What can the Sox do to improve their chances of winning the World Series? (20:55) - Should the Sox look into signing Joc Pederson

The White Sox are in the market for a second baseman. Who will it be? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber break down a list of the Top 10 candidates. They talk free agents. They talk trades. Who they'd most like to see end up on the South Side and who they see the White Sox eventually signing or acquiring! (2:00) - What happened with Cesar Hernandez? (8:40) - Could there be a White Sox reunion with Marcus Semien? (26:10) - Javy Baez. Think about that... (36:30) - Let's talk trades! (50:51) - Who will be the White Sox second baseman next season?

Who will be the White Sox starting right fielder in 2022? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber go searching for him! They pour over a list of the top 9 free agents who can fill the void in right field for the White Sox. How would this affect the playing time of Andrew Vaughn and Gavin Sheets? Some intriguing possibilities for the White Sox front office. (2:40) - White Sox can't seem to find right fielders (8:00) - Should Gavin Sheets and Andrew Vaughn be the answers at right field? (16:30) - Will the White Sox spend big on Nick Castellanos and others? (35:10) - Starling Marte, maybe? Would that mean moving Luis Robert to right field? (44:00) - What about Guff's favorite guy...?

Chuck Garfien catches up with Jim Callis, senior writer for MLB Pipeline to get his thoughts on the White Sox farm system. They talk about White Sox #2 prospect Yoelkis Cespedes who completed his first minor league season and is playing right now in the Arizona Fall League. How close is he to the majors? They also discuss Cuban prospect Oscar Colas, Yolbert Sanchez, Colson Montgomery, Micker Adolfo and the White Sox prospect you should be following who is flying under the radar.

With the White Sox season in the books, time to see who made the best and worst predictions for 2021. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and Chris Kamka look back at their preseason predictions which covered a wide range of topics; Lance Lynn innings, Nick Madrigal home runs, White Sox total wins, who they would acquire at the deadline, and more. And if you're wondering who made the worst White Sox predictions....it wasn't us. (3:05) - The predictions nobody predicted...plus the worst predictions! (12:10) - Stats for Lance Lynn, Andrew Vaughn and Dylan Cease (24:36) - Would there be a fight between the Sox and Twins...? (32:30) - Who was the offseason MVP and who led the team in TWTW? (43:50) - White Sox total wins and bold predictions for the 2021 season. Ohh boy.