Colson Montgomery's quest to make it to the major leagues

On this emergency edition of the White Sox Talk Podcast, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey react to the trade. They’re joined by MLB Pipeline senior writer Jim Callis for his take on the trade. What does he think about who the White Sox got in return? Who’s going to be in the starting rotation? What is the 2024 season going to look like?? A lot to discuss!!

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Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox No. 1 prospect Colson Montgomery about his hopes of making it the majors, his mindset at the plate during spring training, what he'll say to his doppelganger Corey Seager when he finally meets him, and why Sox fans should be excited about No. 2 prospect Noah Schultz. Then, Chuck speaks with Nicky Delmonico, Montgomery's hitting coach last season, about his killer instinct on the field, what needs to happen for him to be ready for the majors, and Colson's reaction when he wasn't named the top overall prospect in baseball this spring.

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Chuck Garfien speaks with former Cleveland Indians All-Star Grady Sizemore who became a White Sox coach this offseason after working as an intern with the Arizona Diamondbacks last year. They talk about Sizemore's playing career, how he's helping the White Sox as a hybrid coach all over the diamond and more.

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New White Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar speaks quite candidly with Chuck Garfien at spring training on just about everything.  He explains why he had reservations about signing with the White Sox, and how Chris Getz and Pedro Grifol changed his mind.  And now, he believes that the White Sox can win the division.  It's a must-listen interview with the 11-year veteran about the feeling inside the clubhouse and why the "us vs. the world" White Sox are out to defy expectations.

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Chuck Garfien sits down with Nick Nastrini and Jordan Leasure, who were both traded to the White Sox in the Lance Lynn/Joe Kelly trade. They talk about what it was like getting traded together. Plus, who do they think will be the first to reach the majors? Does Nastrini think Leasure is the White Sox closer of the future? Then Chuck talks about Pedro Grifol's comments about Yoan Moncada batting second and his expectations for the No. 2 hitter this season.

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Chuck Garfien speaks with new White Sox catcher Max Stassi about the life-altering experience last season when his son Jackson was born 3.5 months premature, and spent 198 days in a Chicago hospital. Max talks about his hopes and dreams for Jackson, and meeting Chuck’s cousin who happens to be a NICU doctor at Lurie’s Children’s Hospital. Plus, how Max ended up getting traded to the White Sox, the feeling inside the clubhouse, catching Shohei Othani with the Angels and more. 

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We're saying farewell to one of the best in the business. Chris Kamka broke the mold when it comes to baseball statistics. He's appeared on the podcast since the very beginning in 2016. He's leaving NBC Sports Chicago for the Marquee Network. Chuck and Guff speak with Chris about their time together at NBC and CSN, their shared histories with the White Sox, his new job opportunity and much more.

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Chuck Garfien speaks with Nicky Lopez about the excitement of playing for the White Sox, the team he idolized growing up in Naperville. Plus, what the players are doing in spring training to change the culture in the clubhouse and why it's so important for the success of a team. Nicky explains why every team needs a Kevin Pillar, how Pedro Grifol will challenge him. Also, he gives his Mt. Rushmore of all-time favorite White Sox players and plays a game of White Sox trivia with Chuck.

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Dylan Cease is back on the podcast, answering more questions from White Sox fans. Here in Part 2, why has he had so much success against the Tigers in his career? Who's his favorite White Sox teammate? Would he really answer that?? Will he be pitching for the White Sox in the proposed new ballpark? How much money does he want in his next contract? Is he still writing poetry? And more.

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Dylan Cease wanted to come on the podcast with Chuck to answer questions from White Sox fans. He received so many questions, we're taping two podcasts! In Part 1, Dylan is asked about trade rumors, his agent Scott Boras, disc golf, his facial hair, his favorite piece at the Art Institute and more. There's also a mystery question from a Hall of Famer.

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