White Sox Talk Podcast

Will Dylan Cease be traded this offseason? Chuck Garfien speaks with ESPN's Jesse Rogers about the various trade scenarios and when a deal for the White Sox ace might happen. Plus, what rival executives are saying about Chris Getz's asking price and if a team will eventually match it. And if Cease is who they really want, what are the Baltimore Orioles waiting for?

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It’s been another painfully slow winter for offseason moves. What’s going on? Who and what is responsible for it? And how does MLB fix the problem? Chuck Garfien speaks with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers about a Hot Stove season that is stuck in a deep freeze. 

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Chuck Garfien speaks with Chicago Sun-Times reporter Tim Novak one of the writers who broke the story that the White Sox are in "serious" discussions about potentially building a new stadium on a parcel of land called "The 78" in the South Loop. How realistic is this idea? What would a park in this location with possible views of the skyline mean for the White Sox? And who's going to pay for it?

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Talented but controversial outfielder Yasiel Puig has been putting on a show this offseason in the Venezuelan Winter League, hitting .418/.518/.846, and playing for manager Ozzie Guillen. Should the White Sox consider signing Puig to play right field? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Ozzie Guillen Jr., who's been in Venezuela, getting an up-close look at how Puig is playing, how he's acting, and if he'd be a good fit for the White Sox.

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Coming out of the 2017-2019 rebuild, the White Sox were expected to have a long period of sustained success. But instead, the contending window slammed shut last season with 101 losses, leading to the firings of Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn, the selling of many of their top players, and what appears to be a reduction of payroll for next season. Where does this leave you, the White Sox fan? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey have a heart-to-heart conversation about what's happened to the White Sox and when your fandom gets put to the test.

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Chuck Garfien gets the latest on the White Sox pitching staff from pitching coach Ethan Katz. He explains why he believes Michael Kopech will have a comeback season, how Dylan Cease is dealing with trade rumors, and gives the inside scoop on new White Sox pitchers Erick Fedde, Michael Soroka, Jared Schuster, Chris Flexen and prospects Nick Nastrini and Jake Eder. Ethan also talks about new catchers Martin Maldanado and Max Stassi and what they will bring to the team.

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Chuck Garfien speaks with longtime Chicago broadcaster George Ofman about his podcast and book, "Tell Me a Story I Don’t Know: Conversations with Chicago Sports Legends.” Ofman sat down with the likes of Ozzie Guillen, Chris Chelios, Michael Wilbon, Jason Benetti, Stacey King, Mike Greenberg, etc., searching for stories from these well-known personalities that they’ve never told publicly. Chuck and George also talk about the White Sox past and present.

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They may not have their jersey numbers retired or a statue on the concourse, but these White Sox players made a huge impact on the franchise and the fan base in their careers. It's time to give them their due! Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka discuss the most overlooked and underappreciated players to ever wear a White Sox uniform, with input also coming from White Sox fans. Plus, who's the MOST underrated White Sox player of all-time?!

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After experiencing one of the worst White Sox seasons in history, it’s time to officially kick 2023 to the curb and welcome in 2024! Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss how they got everything wrong about who the White Sox would be last season, why the team went backward, and where things could be headed this upcoming season.

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If you have questions about why the White Sox signed catcher Martin Maldonado, Astros TV analyst Geoff Blum has answers. Chuck Garfien speaks with Blum about what kind of effect Maldonado will have on the White Sox, how he will help the pitching staff and young catchers, why his defensive numbers didn't match his impact on the Astros last season, and more.

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After getting traded from the Braves to the White Sox, Michael Soroka is out to prove that he can be the pitcher who once seemed destined for greatness. Chuck Garfien speaks with Soroka about his road to the White Sox, coming back from two Achilles tendon injuries and the advice he received from Jake Burger, the kind of leap he believes he can make this upcoming season, why he really wants to pitch against the Braves and more.

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Chuck Garfien speaks with new White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde, who reinvented himself last season in Korea, winning the MVP and best pitcher award in the KBO. Fedde explains how he turned his career around and why he chose the White Sox over several other major league teams. Plus, he talked about what it was like pitching in Korea, what kind of pitcher he wants to be with the White Sox, growing up with Bryce Harper, and more.

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The White Sox have been searching for a long-term answer in right field for what feels like forever — or at least since Jermaine Dye locked down the position from 2005-2009. On the podcast, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the abyss that is right field for the White Sox. Why haven’t they been able to draft or develop anyone since Magglio Ordonez? What free agents can plug the hole in 2024? Could the long-term answer be coming back in a Dylan Cease trade? Plus, a cool announcement about the podcast!

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After going 61-101, there is plenty of blame to go around for what happened to the White Sox last season. How much of it falls at the feet of first-time manager Pedro Grifol? Chuck Garfien speaks with Grifol about what he learned as manager, where he needs to improve, and more. Plus, Chuck and Ryan McGuffey discuss the situation he walked into after getting hired, if he was the right fit for that team, how he handled the problems in the clubhouse and more.

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The Winter Meetings are over and there’s a lot to talk about. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss Jerry Reinsdorf’s meeting with Nashville mayor Freddie O’Connell. Chuck speaks with Whit Merrifield about his free-agent status and if he thinks he’s a good fit with the White Sox. Plus, Scott Boras talks about two of his clients: Dylan Cease and new White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde. 

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The White Sox made one of the few moves at the Winter Meetings, agreeing on a two-year, $15 million contract with starting pitcher Erick Fedde, who starred last season in Korea. Who is he? Chuck Garfien speaks with Washington Post baseball writer Chelsea Janes, who covered Fedde when he played for the Nationals (2:07). Then it's Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio talking about how the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are affecting the trade market for Dylan Cease (7:09). Chuck wraps up the podcast by speaking with Orioles beat writer Jake Rill from MLB.com about why the Orioles might be the best match for Dylan Cease (14:09).

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Chuck Garfien speaks with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi about the Dylan Cease trade rumors (4:12). How close is he to being traded? What team does he think will acquire Cease? Could Luis Robert Jr. be traded, too?? Plus, Chris Getz talks about what it would take for them to deal with Cease and even Robert. Then, Chuck speaks with former White Sox third baseman Jake Burger about the shocking trade that sent him to the Marlins, what White Sox fans mean to him and more (18:11). 

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Chuck Garfien speaks with infielder Nicky Lopez who grew up a White Sox fan in the southwest suburbs, was at Game 2 of the 2005 World Series and now gets to play in front of friends and family after being acquired in the Aaron Bummer trade. Nicky talks about what he'll bring to the White Sox, why he embraces being a leader, what he learned playing for the Atlanta Braves, his all-time favorite White Sox player and more.

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With the Winter Meetings coming up next week, what kind of trades are in store for the White Sox? Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince who gives us some bold trade predictions for the White Sox. He has a 4-team trade involving Dylan Cease, an AL Central team acquiring Eloy Jimenez, and if the White Sox would consider trading Luis Robert Jr., he thinks there’s a team nearby who might try to acquire him. He also predicts where he thinks Shohei Ohtani will sign.

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What kind of players did the White Sox get back in the Aaron Bummer trade? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Atlanta Braves sideline reporter Kelly Crull from Bally Sports South to get her take on the deal. She talks about Mike Soroka, Nicky Lopez, Jared Shuster and Braden Shewmake. Which player has the biggest upside? Who might be flying under the radar? And what could the White Sox get in a potential Braves trade for Dylan Cease?

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