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The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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Ep 290Ep. 290: Interview with Lucas Giolito

Fresh off his complete game shutout against the Twins, Lucas Giolito goes in-depth with Chuck Garfien about his impressive victory and all that went on behind the scenes. What it was like striking out White Sox killer Nelson Cruz to end the game (7:30), how he beat a Twins team that's trying to hit a home run almost every time they come to the plate (10:00), what it will mean to get 200 strikeouts this season (11:10), what's different about the baseball (14:40), how he's helped Evan Marshall get in touch with actor Jason Segel (16:10), making it a priority to beat the Twins to win a series against them (17:40), what he's doing mentally before each game that's different this year (18:30) and more.

Aug 23, 201919 min

Ep 289Ep. 289: Will the White Sox call up Luis Robert?

WIth Luis Robert continuing to rake in Triple-A, will the White Sox call up their top prospect this season? It's a lively discussion between Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, Chris Kamka and Vinnie Duber (1:45). The "fatigue" factor. Did Rick Hahn really mean that in regards to Robert? (14:20) Rick Renteria gets fiesty talking about his lineup (28:00) and a lot more.

Aug 21, 201935 min

Ep 288Ep. 288: The Bill Walton Game

Bill Walton called the White Sox/Angels game with Jason Benetti, and for one night baseball broadcasting was turned upside down. Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen talk about what Walton brought to the broadcast (1:20). Ozzie speaks with Walton on the pregame show (8:40). Ozzie explains why he respects Walton and relates to him (16:20). They play the best Walton clips of the night and much more (25:00).

Aug 17, 201930 min

Ep 287Ep. 287: Geoff Blum on his World Series home run and the rebuild

With the Houston Astros in town, Chuck Garfien caught up with 2005 World Series hero Geoff Blum. They talk about Blum's game-winning home run in the 14th inning of Game 3 (5:10), what he saw from the TV booth as the Astros went from a rebuild to a World Series title (9:30) and what he thinks about the White Sox rebuild (11:40).

Aug 14, 201916 min

Ep 286Ep. 286: Real talk with Don Cooper and Chuck Garfien

Here on the podcast, it's a candid conversation between Chuck and Coop about a tweet Chuck made about the struggles of Reynaldo Lopez back in June that Coop didn't like and what Lopez has done to turn his season around (6:40). They discuss the breakthrough season of Lucas Giolito (13:00), what he's seen so far from Dylan Cease (17:40) and the surprising emergence of reliever Jimmy Cordero (21:40). Then, Chuck talks about the situation that erupted on Twitter last week with angry White Sox fans (23:00)

Aug 12, 201931 min

Ep 285Ep. 285: Harold Baines Day

On Harold Baines Day at the ballpark, Chuck Garfien speaks with Ozzie Guillen, Tony La Russa and Greg Walker about the newly inducted Hall of Famer. Guillen talks about what made Baines such a special player and person (6:00) and why he cried when he went to Cooperstown for Baines (9:10), La Russa explains why Baines was a Hall of Fame player (12:50) Walker talks about Harold's consistency, his Hall of Fame credentials and what made him a great DH (15:00).

Aug 11, 201922 min

Ep 284Ep. 284: GM Rick Hahn talks Luis Robert, Zack Collins and impact of social media

GM Rick Hahn joined the White Sox Talk Podcast crew at Reggie's Bar for an extensive interview and Q&A with White Sox fans. Among the many topics: what kind of step the White Sox have made in 2019 (3:30), what he learned about not getting Manny Machado (7:00), why they weren't more aggressive at the trade deadline (17:20), how about calling up Luis Robert in 2019 (19:40), how social media has impacted his job and doing business (26:00), the White Sox playing in the Field of Dreams game (37:00), why Zack Collins is in the minors (39:50), is Rick Renteria the long term answer as manager? (50:40), bringing back sleeveless jerseys, Jerry Reinsdorf seems to be in favor of it (59:00), Nick Hostetler's new role with the team (1:02:50), will the White Sox sign a free agent pitcher to a long term deal? (1:17:50) we give away an Al Alburquerque jersey (1:22:00) and more.

Aug 9, 20191h 25m

Ep 283Ep. 283: An off-the-radar White Sox prospect is now on our radar

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Winston-Salem pitcher Jonathan Stiever who has quickly jumped into the White Sox top 10 prospect list. Stiever explains why he likes to pitch at a quick pace (11:00), why he's become a better pitcher since being promoted to Winston-Salem (15:50), why his teammates call him "Verlander" (19:45), his favorite NFL team--ouch (24:00), his love for the band AC/DC (26:30) his thoughts about teammates Andrew Vaughn and Steele Walker (28:00) and more.

Aug 5, 201939 min

Ep 282Ep. 282: What happened (and didn’t happen) with the White Sox at the trade deadline

The trade deadline came and went. The only move was a minor deal trading Nate Jones to Texas. What happened? Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber break it down (1:30), Rick Hahn explains why they didn't make any larger trades (10:00), then Chuck and Vinnie discuss Yoan Moncada's injury, the promotions of Nick Madrigal and Andrew Vaughn, and the hiring of Danny Farquhar as a minor league pitching instructor (13:10).

Jul 31, 201920 min

Ep 281Ep. 281: Paul Konerko a Hall of Famer? Mets’ Pete Alonso says yes

Chuck Garfien speaks with Mets star Pete Alonso about why he's such a fan of White Sox legend Paul Konerko (6:00), why he thinks he belongs in Cooperstown (10:30), why Konerko was "a hell of a first baseman" (11:40), what it's like playing on the same dirt as he did for the first time (13:00), how clutch Konerko was in the 2005 playoffs (13:50), what he will say to Konerko when they meet (16:30) and more.

Jul 31, 201922 min

Ep 280Ep. 280: Behind enemy lines: what the Twins think of the White Sox

Chuck Garfien goes inside the Twins clubhouse to speak with outfielder Max Kepler and catcher Jason Castro about the White Sox. Castro talks about what it takes to go from rebuilding to winning (04:30), how close he thinks the White Sox are from competing for the division (7:00) and his thoughts on Lucas Giolito and Dylan Cease (8:00). Kelper talks about what Nelson Cruz has meant to the Twins (11:30), how the young White Sox nucleus reminds him of the Twins young core (13:10), his success against the White Sox this year and more.

Jul 28, 201917 min

Ep 279Ep. 279: What will the White Sox do before the trade deadline?

Will they buy? Will they sell? Will they do nothing? Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber discuss what moves the White Sox might make before the July 31st trade deadline. What the White Sox should ask for in return for Alex Colome (4:20), the team that might call about Jon Jay (8:30), the percentage that Jose Abreu gets traded (09:50), do the White Sox consider trading for Charlie Blackmon? (15:20) What about Mitch Haniger? (17:00) Zack Greinke? (18:45) and more.

Jul 25, 201922 min

Ep 278Ep. 278: Why James McCann wants to be a manager

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox catcher James McCann about many topics: would he sign a contract extension past 2020 with the White Sox? (4:00) why he wants to be a manager after his playing career is over (7:00), why he believes the future is bright with the White Sox (10:30), what the key is for Lucas Giolito in the second half (12:00), why he's impressed with Dylan Cease (13:10) and more.

Jul 25, 201914 min

Ep 277Ep. 277: The 10th anniversary of Mark Buehrle’s perfect game

Chuck Garfien and Steve Stone take a look back at Mark Buehrle's perfect game. How did Buehrle do it? How did Dewayne Wise make that catch? Plus, Buehrle and A.J. Pierzynski talk about how Buehrle actually told Pierzynski before taking the field that day that he would throw a perfect game (10:00) and more.

Jul 23, 201917 min

Ep 276Ep. 276: Interview with Hall of Famer Harold Baines

Chuck Garfien sits down with new Hall of Famer Harold Baines. First, Chuck, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka share their memories of watching Baines play with the White Sox (1:40). Then, Baines explains why he's always been so soft-spoken (8:45), how he was able to play 22 seasons in the majors (13:00), why he's never spoken to GM Larry Himes for trading him to Texas (15:30), the apology he received from President George W. Bush (16:30), what he thinks about the critics who don't think he should be in the Hall of Fame (18:25), a replay of Baines emotional interview with Chuck about his dad (20:50) and more.

Jul 19, 201937 min

Ep 275Ep. 275: Why Harold Baines belongs in the Hall of Fame

With Harold Baines being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and Baines former teammate Ron Kittle who explain why Baines is a worthy Hall of Famer. But first, Chuck speaks with Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka about the controversy surrounding his induction (1:30) and what made Baines such a special player and deserving of Cooperstown (5:00). Then, Kittle talks about why he'd "take a bullet" for Baines (13:00), his message to critics who believe Baines shouldn't be in the Hall (17:20) and more. Reinsdorf explains why the committee he was apart of voted Baines into the Hall of Fame (22:00), how tough it was to trade Baines to Texas for Sammy Sosa (24:30), the story behind retiring Baines number a month after trading him (26:10) and more.

Jul 18, 201935 min

Ep 274Ep. 274: A.J. Reed: ”It’s good to be someplace where you feel wanted”

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with new White Sox slugger A.J. Reed. Could he be the left power DH the White Sox have been searching for? (1:20) Reed talks about why he feels relieved and reborn getting this opportunity with the White Sox (8:05), what's prevented him from being the major league player he wants to be (9:15), why the Astros gave up on him (14:00) and more.

Jul 15, 201926 min

Ep 273Ep. 273: Incredible inside stories about Michael Jordan’s baseball career

On the 25th anniversary of Michael Jordan's quest to play baseball for the White Sox, Chuck Garfien takes a look back at this incredible journey with stories from those were there. Bill Melton talks about secretly teaching Jordan how to hit before the news broke that he was going to play baseball (4:18), Ozzie Guillen tells the story about playing a game of 2-on-1 basketball with Joey Cora against Jordan at a local gym (8:32), Frank Thomas discusses the MJ mayhem at spring training and if Jordan could have made it to the majors (12:18), Darren Jackson talks about playing outfield with Jordan and their exhibition game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field (13:10), Birmingham Barons broadcaster Curt Bloom on what it was like calling Jordan's games, the bus Jordan bought for the team, the day Jordan actually drove the bus, hitting a home run for his dad and more (24:00).

Jul 10, 201939 min

Ep 272Ep. 272: The arrow is pointing up!

After the White Sox beat the Cubs 3-1 to close out the first half of the season, Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber look back at what's happened and look ahead to the second half. Eloy Jimenez hit another homer against the Cubs and Chuck didn't drive him to the park this time (2:00) Jimenez says that Abreu has been like a father to him (5:30), Yoan Moncada's impressive first half (7:40), White Sox players believe they can compete for the wildcard (9:00), the player who might be the X-factor for the second half (14:00) and more.

Jul 7, 201920 min

Ep 271Ep. 271: Luis Robert one step closer the majors

With Rick Hahn announcing that Luis Robert will be promoted to Triple-A after playing in the MLB Future's game next week, excitement continues to build with the White Sox and their future. Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber discuss the Robert promotion and if service time will possibly delay his arrival to the big leagues (1:10), Hahn talks about Robert's season and the decision to promote him (7:00), will Robert bat leadoff in the majors? (11:10) Eloy Jimenez raves about Robert in an interview with Chuck (13:30), what will the White Sox outfield look like next season? (15:20) and more.

Jul 7, 201917 min

Ep 270Ep. 270: Interview with Dylan Cease

After winning his major league debut, Dylan Cease sat down with Chuck Garfien to talk about his first game (4:10), what Eloy Jimenez told him in the dugout to settle him down after his rough first inning (5:15), the advice he received from Michael Kopech (8:30), what he learned from his first game (9:10), the beer shower his teammates gave him to celebrate his win (10:20) and more.

Jul 4, 201913 min

Ep 269Ep. 269: Dylan Cease wins his MLB debut

Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber talk about Dylan Cease's White Sox debut. Why this game was so exciting for now and the future (1:20), the advice James McCann gave to Cease before his start (3:30), fitting that Jimenez poured Gatorade on Cease after the game (6:10), Cease talks about his debut with the media (8:20) and more.

Jul 3, 201913 min

Ep 268Ep. 268: The Detroit Tigers ’miss the heck out of’ James McCann

WIth the Detroit Tigers in town, Chuck Garfien went into the Tigers clubhouse to see how much they miss former Tiger James McCann. The answer is a whole lot. Manager Ron Gardenhire talks about what McCann meant to the team both on the field and off of it, and what he's seen from McCann offensively this season (3:30). Then, pitcher Jordan Zimmerman discusses McCann's work ethic, how much he helped Tigers pitchers and more (6:00).

Jul 3, 20199 min

Ep 267Ep. 267: The rash of White Sox injuries, roster moves and what they all mean

Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber break down the latest round of injury news about Tim Anderson, Jimmy Lambert, Zack Burdi, Jake Burger, Ryan Burr and Ian Hamilton, Hahn's update on Dylan Cease's timeline to the majors, Yonder Alonso being designated for assignment, and where Hahn sees the rebuild right now.

Jun 29, 201922 min

Ep 266Ep. 266: Craziest game of the season? This was it.

It was a game that had just about everything: five runs off Chris Sale, Jon Jay scoring from second on an infield single, a game-winning home run by Jose Abreu in the 9th, and so many other crazy things in between--Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, Chris Kamka and Vinnie Duber break it all down. Abreu's heroics and how Scott Podsednik predicted it (2:00), the wizardry of these White Sox and their record (6:10), Yoan Moncada takes himself out of the game after getting hit on the knee by a Chris Sale pitch (10:30), Jon Jay's heads-up dash for home (15:10), Tim Anderson's ankle injury (21:20), what roster changes are coming (24:00) and more.

Jun 26, 201928 min

Ep 265Ep. 265: Chris Getz on Robert, Cease, Madrigal and more!

Chuck Garfien gets the inside info about some of the top prospects in the White Sox organization from Director of Player Development Chris Getz. They talk about the wow factor of Luis Robert, what he's working on before being promoted to Triple-A, if he can make the majors in 2019, what kind of major league player he will be and more (3:45), why Nick Madrigal has the "it" factor and why he might have been disappointed with Getz at the start of the season (10:10), why Zack Burdi has struggled this season and a great sign of things to come (16:30), why Kyle Kubat is so highly thought of in the White Sox farm system ( (18:20), how close Dylan Cease is to the major leagues (20:15) and more.

Jun 24, 201926 min

Ep 264Ep. 264: Aaron Bummer and the new mindset taking over the White Sox clubhouse

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer about his comeback season and what's changed inside the White Sox clubhouse that has the team believing they can win in 2019 and beyond. Bummer talks about what led him to become the pitcher he is this season (6:00), how his career has resembled Lucas Giolito (7:40), the White Sox new mindset this season (10:30), and why he believes their best baseball is yet to come (12:20).

Jun 21, 201916 min

Ep 263Ep. 263: Eloy Jimenez drives to Wrigley with Chuck, then drives a dagger into the Cubs hearts

For his first regular season game ever against the Cubs, Eloy Jimenez got a ride from Chuck Garfien which started at Guaranteed Rate Field, stopped at Wrigley Field and ended with Jimenez hitting the game-winning home run in the 9th. First, Vinnie Duber joins Chuck to discuss how Jimenez homered despite breaking his bat (2:00). On the ride, Jimenez' talks about playing at Wrigley (8:20), what Cubs fans say to him now that he's on the White Sox (10:00), how he persuaded Rick Renteria to let him pinch-hit against the Cubs in a spring training game in 2018, and homered (11:30), what his mother thinks of him saying "Hi Mom" (14:30), Jimenez sings hip-hop (17:40), why a home run against the Cubs would mean so much (24:50), his reaction when the Cubs traded him to the White Sox (27:20) and more.

Jun 19, 201936 min

Ep 262Ep. 262: Eloy is coming? No. Eloy is here!

Eloy Jimenez has arrived. His rookie season has become special with big games and big moments, the latest being his 2-homer, 6 RBI game against the Yankees. Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber discuss the magic of Eloy (1:30). Chuck interviews Jimenez after the game (6:20), Lucas Giolito is the first 10-game winner in baseball. Let that sink in (8:00). Die-hard White Sox fan Frank Kaminsky rips Cubs fans (13:00) and more.

Jun 15, 201915 min

Ep 261Ep. 261: Eloy’s big night

After hitting his first 8 home runs on the road, Eloy Jimenez broke through in a big way, hitting his first home run at home, a mammoth blast the traveled an estimated 462 feet, but let's be honest, it sure looked like it went further than that. Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber break down Jimenez' special night (1:30), hear Chuck's interview with Jimenez after the game (4:00), how the boy in Jimenez really came through (6:20), he also had his most complete game of the season both offensively and defensively (8:00) and more.

Jun 12, 201915 min

Ep 260Ep. 260: Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg praise Lucas Giolito for his breakout season

With the Washington Nationals in town, Chuck Garfien speaks with Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg about the amazing turnaround for Lucas Giolito. Strasburg talks about Giolito's improvement, what it's like trying to meet expectations as a highly touted prospect and why he thinks Giolito can dominate for 10-15 years (3:15). Scherzer explains what he's noticed is different about Giolito this year, why it was tough for Giolito to come up as a 21-year-old and why he can relate to what Giolito went through last season (8:25).

Jun 11, 201914 min

Ep 259Ep. 259: Evan Marshall’s incredible comeback story

White Sox reliever Evan Marshall tells Chuck Garfien about getting hit in the head by a line drive while pitching for Triple-A Reno in 2015 and the following few days during which his life hung in the balance. Marshall recounts his MLB debut with the Diamondbacks and early career struggles (1:11), the day he got hit in the head (5:23), the aftermath and the role his family, and particularly his dog Butters, played while he fought for his life (9:09), how he’s dealt with surviving a near-death experience both psychologically and on the mound (15:58). Marshall also talks his recent success with the White Sox (22:10) and being part of the first pitch fiasco that quickly went viral (23:00).

Jun 10, 201924 min

Ep 258Ep. 258: The inside scoop on the White Sox draft with Nick Hostetler

Soon after the MLB draft was completed, Chuck Garfien dialed up Amateur Scouting Director Nick Hostetler in his car while he was driving home to Kentucky to talk about the White Sox draft. Hostetler explains why this was a very different draft for the White Sox compared to past years (2:30), the meeting they had with Andrew Vaughn last month that left a big impression (5:40), stories about how far Vaughn hit the baseball at Cal (9:20), and he can pick up a seam on a baseball as it comes out of the pitcher's hand (13:45). Hostetler talks about Nick Madrigal being promoted to Double-A (19:10), why they're so high on 2nd round pick Matt Thompson (23:00), the exceptional speed of 4th round pick James Beard (25:30) and more.

Jun 6, 201931 min

Ep 257Ep. 257: Everything you want to know about first round pick Andrew Vaughn

Who is White Sox first round pick Andrew Vaughn? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Mike Neu, Vaughn's head coach at Cal. Neu explains why he's the best college hitter he's ever coached (01:30), the feat of winning the Golden Spikes Award as a sophomore (5:00), why he was given the nickname "Old School" (7:00), how Vaughn fits with the White Sox (10:05), stories of how far Vaughn hit baseballs at Cal (18:30) and more. Then, Chuck and Ryan are joined by Chris Kamka and Vinnie Duber to break down the selection of Vaughn. What can he do for the offense in the future? When might he reach the majors? Are there too many first basemen types in the organization and more (20:00).

Jun 4, 201939 min

Ep 256Ep. 256: How ’bout THESE White Sox?

After the White Sox completed a 6-1 homestand against the Royals and Indians, Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber break it all down. The sensation that is Lucas Giolito, who is pitching like an ace (3:30) Chuck speaks with Giolito on the field after the game (5:30) Why Giolito should win the A-L Pitcher of the Month in May (7:40) What James McCann has meant to the team (10:05), McCann talks about Giolito and the pregame dance he did in the dugout (12:55), how conflicting it was for Zach Plesac to pitch against the White Sox, his favorite team growing up (18:00) and more.

Jun 3, 201925 min

Ep 255Ep. 255: MLB.com’s Jim Callis talks White Sox draft--who will they pick at #3?

With the MLB draft starting on June 3rd, who will the White Sox take with the third overall pick? Chuck Garfien speaks with draft guru Jim Callis of MLB.com. Will it come down to 1B Andrew Vaughn and SS C.J. Abrams? (3:00) Is there a chance that the Orioles don't take Adley Rutschman first and he slides to the White Sox? (6:10) Who would Callis take if he was in the White Sox draft room? (9:00) Don't compare Vaughn to Seth Beer (10:00). Plus, how good is Luis Robert and will he reach the majors this season? (15:10) What kind of player will Nick Madrigal become? (17:30) and more.

May 31, 201925 min

Ep 254Ep. 254: Carlos Rodon opens up about his injuries and fan criticism

Carlos Rodon speaks with Chuck Garfien in a raw and candid interview about his injury struggles, how he pitched through pain in 2019, being on the receiving end of fan criticism and more. Rodon talks about what it's like facing scrutiny from fans when they don't know the whole story (4:00), how and why he pitched through pain starting in spring training (9:00), what happened in his last game that led to him needing Tommy John surgery (11:39), how fan criticism affects him and other players (16:16), why he's out to prove doubters wrong (17:47) and more.

May 29, 201922 min

Ep 253Ep. 253: Something special is happening with Lucas Giolito

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.

May 29, 201913 min

Ep 252Ep. 252: Inside the White Sox draft room with Nick Hostetler

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.

May 23, 201934 min

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

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.

May 22, 201929 min

Ep 250Ep. 250: What has James McCann meant to the White Sox? Everything

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.

May 20, 201927 min

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

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.

May 17, 201911 min

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

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.

May 14, 201923 min

Ep 247Ep. 247: Incredible real life stories with Frank Thomas and Bill Melton

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.

May 13, 201932 min

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

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.

May 7, 201926 min

Ep 245Ep: 245: An Interview with Michael Kopech & Dane Dunning

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)

May 6, 201936 min

Ep 244Ep. 244: Carlos Rodon has elbow injury. What now? What next?

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).

May 2, 201920 min

Ep 243Ep. 243: Tim Anderson bringing fun, Dylan Cease dominating Triple-A

Chuck Garfien speaks with Tim Anderson about his comments comparing himself to Jackie Robinson, the adjustments he's making at the plate, if he'll follow through with the invitation by MLB Network's Mark DeRosa to visit his house to see if it's fun there, and more (2:30). Then Chuck speaks with White Sox reliever Evan Marshall who was recently called up from Triple-A. He says that Cease is "the calmest pitcher I've ever seen on the mound" and why he doesn't think Cease will be in Triple-A for long. (6:25)

May 1, 201910 min

Ep 241Ep. 242: Ozzie Guillen on bat flips, Jimenez, the rebuild and more

On this edition, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are joined by White Sox legend Ozzie Guillen. The guys discuss what they've learned one month into the season. Are Tim Anderson and Yoan Moncada superstars in the making? Why Ozzie believes the team should be better than their current record and what to make of Eloy Jimenez as an outfielder after a high right ankle sprain puts him on the IL. Ozzie believes bat flips are fine....but only if timing is right....otherwise, look out. (15:00) Plus, as the calendar turns to May, what can we expect from the White Sox? Can the team be more consistent and is Reynaldo Lopez the key to the rotation after a 14 strikeout performance against the Tigers?

Apr 29, 201924 min

Ep 240Ep. 240: Tim Anderson wins one of the craziest games you’ll ever see

After the White Sox came back from an 8-1 deficit to beat the Tigers, Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber had a whole lot to say about Tim Anderson's walkoff and batflip (1:15). Anderson talks about his incredible night (5:00). Jose Abreu had one home run, but had his second taken away from him. What happened? (9:00) Eloy Jimenez sprained his ankle crashing into the left field wall. Jimenez talks about his injury (12:00) and more.

Apr 27, 201918 min