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After manning the helm at the White Sox since 2002, the duo of VP Ken Williams and GM Rick Hahn has been fired from the organization. Jake and Jordan react to this surprising move. Then, Dodgers broadcaster Stephen Nelson chats about the incredibly efficient machine that is the Dodgers organization and previews the rest of the season for what is once again one of the best teams in baseball. Finally, Jake and Jordan continue to rub salt into the wounds of Yankees fans after they lost their ninth game in a row, discuss the return of Mike Trout to the Angels lineup, and pose a theoretical question about Shohei Ohtani.

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• What Are You Drinking?
• Banter - White Sox Talk
• Will Rick Hahn Be Fired?
• What Can Pedro Grifol Do?
• Thank Yous

Good Guys Talk Back's Nick Murawski talks White Sox in 

• Locked On White Sox visits BaseballBiz
• Chicago White Sox led AL Central 2021 by a 13 win margin 
• 2021 ALDS – what happened – no competition, no push?
• 2022 will be a tighter division race
• 13 of the Sox first 21 games will be in the AL Central
• Make sure to bring a blanket and poncho to the game
• Andrew Vaughn in outfield takes a fall and an injury
•  GM Rick Hahn made some swift decisive moves to keep the Sox strong 
• Dodgers & Sox quick trade pitching closer Craig Kimbrel & bring in AJ Pollock
• Lance Lynn injury 
• Another pitcher injured -  Garrett Crochet – Tommy John surgery future
• Pitcher rotation – Giolito, Cease, Kopech, Kuechel & Velasquez or Lopez
• AL Central teams  -  Twins & Tigers are building 
• Rick Hahn brings the business when needed most with Kimbrel trade
• Tony La Russa speaks to “True White Sox fans”
• Opening Day experience at the stadium – get ready for some tailgating
• The Full ballpark experience

Special Thanks to Nick Murawski of @Nick_GGTB @GoodGuysTB https://anchor.fm/good-guys-talk-back & Pat Hester @pathester21
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The White Sox ripped up their qualifying offer for Jose Abreu and instead reached a 3-year contract with their All-Star first baseman. Why did they do it and what does it mean? (1:30) What can the White Sox expect offensively from Abreu during the contract? (5:50) Tweets from White Sox fans (13:00), does this affect Andrew Vaughn? (17:50), the Zack Wheeler rumors (24:00) and more.

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The White Sox got the Hot Stove off to a scorching start with the surprise signing of switch hitting catcher Yasmani Grandal. How big of a deal is this? (1:30) Could the Grandal signing help sign other free agents? (8:20) Rick Hahn speaks about the signing (13:00) Grandal talks about why he signed with the White Sox (16:00) What does this mean for James McCann? (17:50)

Flu-ridden Ryan McGuffey calls in from his sick bed to share his thoughts on Grandal (25:00) and more.

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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.

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Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox general manager Rick Hahn in Arizona.

They talk about everything from Eloy Jimenez signing a long-term contract with the White Sox to missing out on Manny Machado. Hahn discusses how long a new deal with Jimenez had been in the works (5:10), if the contract talks affected Jimenez at the plate this spring (7:00), why it took so long for Manny Machado to sign (13:30), why they weren't willing to guarantee the last two years for Machado (16:00), what Hahn would say to skeptical White Sox fans who don't think White Sox will be able to sign a premium free agent (18:00), how the White Sox lost a deal this offseason because of a tweet (22:30), whether the worst part of the rebuild is in the past, (24:30) if the stakes are higher now for those on the major league club (27:20) and more.

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After three days of SoxFest, we learned a whole lot about the White Sox offseason, their pursuit of Manny Machado and what might happen in 2019 and 2020. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber cover it all. Rick Hahn says he'll be "personally disappointed" if the White Sox don't get one of the premium free agents (3:00), Eloy Jimenez says he wants to win Rookie of the Year (6:25). Tim Anderson says "shortstop is mine" (10:23), Yonder Alonso FaceTimed Manny Machado with Jose Abreu and Yoan Moncada (13:05), Michael Kopech says the plan is to win a World Series in 2020 (15:46), Rick Hahn referred to himself as a "jackass" for trading Fernando Tatis Jr. (24:12) and much more.

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New Hall of Fame writer Jayson Stark from the Athletic says the White Sox could make a huge bet on Harper or Machado this winter (0:36) What about the Ivan Nova trade and their reported interested in catcher Yasmani Grandal? (2:01) Rick Hahn talks about the White Sox catcher situation (6:28) Chuck Garfien interviews manager Rick Renteria about Machado’s Johnny Hustle comments, Eloy Jimenez and Yoan Moncada possibly playing third base next season (9:09). Chuck also talks to free agent outfielder Adam Jones about his fit with the White Sox, Machado and more (17:43).  

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Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber come to you from the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. With all the recent talk about Bryce Harper, could Manny Machado be the big free agent the White Sox sign this winter? (4:34) Ken Williams talks about moving from sell mode to buy mode (7:49). Chuck interviews new Hall of Famer Harold Baines who sheds tears speaking about his dad (11:51) and ESPN's Tim Kurkjian comes on the podcast to discuss the White Sox chances of signing Harper and the decision he and the Today's Game Committee made to elect Baines into the Hall of Fame (18:05).

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One year after the blockbuster trade between the White Sox and Cubs, Rick Hahn reveals to Chuck Garfien what happened behind the scenes between him and Cubs President Theo Epstein as they pulled off one of the biggest trades in Chicago baseball history. Hahn also talks about how Dylan Cease has exceeded expectations this year and if Eloy Jimenez will be in a White Sox uniform when the White Sox play the Cubs in September.  

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White Sox fans are gitty about the potential of Eloy Jimenez, the prized prospect who has shown a flare for the dramatic since the White Sox acquired him in the Jose Quintana trade. In this podcast, Chuck Garfien speaks with Jason Benetti who talks about what it was like calling the game on Saturday when Jimenez came off the bench in a game he wasn’t supposed to play and hit the go-ahead home run against the Cubs. They discuss why Jimenez could be a superstar with the White Sox, if it will be difficult for Rick Hahn to keep him in the minors and much more. Plus, Benetti gives Sox fans a sleeper White Sox player in 2018 and he helps Chuck fill out his NCAA Tournament bracket.  

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On Day 3 of the MLB Winter Meetings, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn came on the podcast to talk with Chuck Garfien about the White Sox offseason plans and their future.  

Among the topics: the trade market for Jose Abreu, rebuilding the bullpen and possible free-agent pitchers the White Sox might sign (Garfien gives Hahn a couple suggestions). Hahn also explains why next offseason the White Sox will be more active with moves, and he promises to come on a future remote White Sox Talk Podcast as long as there is karaoke. Then, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago joins the podcast to talk about Jerry Reinsdorf saying it will be “a joke” if Jim Thome doesn’t make the Hall of Fame on the first ballot and why the White Sox likely won’t trade for Manny Machado. 

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On Day 1 of the MLB Winter Meetings, Dan Plesac of MLB Network joins Chuck Garfien to talk about the White Sox rebuild. He raves about the team future and says he believes the White Sox could compete for a wild card berth in 2018. Plesac talks at length about White Sox prospects Eloy Jimenez, Yoan Moncada and Michael Kopech. He also uses his incredible photographic memory to recall certain at-bats he had in career against Tony Gwynn, Dave Winfield, Cal Ripken, Rafael Palmiero and Mo Vaughn. You’ll also hear Rick Hahn speak with reporters about trade talk picking up since arriving at the Winter Meetings and A.J. Pierzynski talks about being named a White Sox team ambassador and wanting to call a game this season with Hawk Harrelson.  

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To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the podcast we opened the show up to our listeners to ask all the questions and choose all the topics in this All-Request White Sox Talk Podcast. We hit a wide variety of topics ranging from possible White Sox trades, Tim Anderson's future, Rick Hahn's best and worst deals, making Carlos Rodon a reliever and many more. Every fan who had his/her question randomly selected wins a prize: everything from a Frank Thomas rookie baseball card to a Hawk Harrelson Alarm Clock.

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