The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien – Details, episodes & analysis

Chuck Garfien speaks with new White Sox bench coach Doug Sisson in a candid conversation about the team's struggles, his approach as a coach, what he expects out of players and what needs to happen for the White Sox to turn things around in the future.

Sisson explains why Grady Sizemore is fit to be a manager and has connected with the players, why he doesn't believe in "flushing" things, being the manager of the 1999 Harrisburg Senators when Milton Bradley Jr. produced one of the greatest moments in the history of minor league baseball and more.

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Chuck Garfien gets the inside scoop about what’s happening in the White Sox minor league system speaking with Farm Director Paul Janish. They talk about Colson Montgomery, Edgar Quero, George Wolkow, Rikku Nishida, Mason Adams, Tim Elko and more. He also gives an injury update on Yoan Moncada who’s been rehabbing in Arizona.

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Chuck Garfien gets the inside scoop about the Birmingham Barons pitching staff with their pitching coach John Ely. He explains why he thinks Mason Adams could succeed in the majors right now, how Ky Bush has transformed himself as a pitcher this season, and why he thinks the White Sox got a steal in acquiring catcher Edgar Quero from the Angels. Plus, John talks about growing up a White Sox fan and getting drafted by them in 2007.

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Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks who talks about his battle with cancer, making it back to the majors despite pitching with a torn ligament in his elbow that needed Tommy John surgery, the job new GM Chris Getz has ahead of him, why he believes it's a long shot the White Sox will pick up his option and more.

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What kind of GM will Chris Getz be for the White Sox? Chuck Garfien speaks with his former teammate Gordon Beckham who provides insight and perspective about Getz, the type of players he will sign or acquire, what kind of team he will put together, the job that lies ahead for him and more.

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Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer questions from White Sox fans about players on the current roster.  Can Yoan Moncada be traded in the offseason? What are the pros and cons to picking up Tim Anderson's option for next year? Where is Eloy's power?  What happened to Cease and Kopech this year? What four players we'd keep on the roster for next season? And more.

5:46 - Will the Sox get rid of the home run coat?

7:00 - Can Yoan Moncada be traded this offseason?

11:40 - What will the future of Eloy Jimenez be?

17:49 - What are the pros and cons of picking Tim Anderson's team option?

22:05 - What happened to Michael Kopech and Dylan Cease?

30:14 - When did you know this season was over?

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In part 1 of a 2-part podcast, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer questions from White Sox fans, all having to do with the front office, the hiring of Chris Getz, bringing back Pedro Grifol next season and more.  

7:19 - Are the White Sox dismissing fans?

11:45 - Why is Chris Getz keeping Pedro Grifol?

27:33 - Do the Sox have people that know how to prepare and win?

40:04 - What's the realistic path for the Sox to be competitive next year?

44:04 - What would you do differently if you could go back to October 2020?

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Chuck Garfien sits down with new White Sox general manager Chris Getz. They talk about the type of players he wants on the team. Fixing the culture inside the clubhouse, the decision to keep Pedro Grifol, how he's different than Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn, fans wanting Jerry Reinsdorf to hire someone from outside the organization, and more.

0:00 - Getz on the type of players he wants

1:00 - Getz on communication with players

2:45 - Getz on bringing in new perspectives and ideas

4:30 - Getz on leadership

6:00 - Getz on keeping Pedro Grifol

7:00 - Getz on roster moves

8:20 - Getz on minor league prospects

9:30 - Getz on sole decision-making power

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On the day that Chris Getz was hired as the White Sox new general manager, chairman Jerry Reinsdorf held a media session with reporters. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey play the audio and discuss what Reinsdorf spoke about (the Getz hiring process, wanting to win as soon as possible, not selling the team, roster changes, Tony La Russa, etc.).

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With Chris Getz on the verge of running baseball operations for the White Sox, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss what they think of the decision and hiring process, how Getz will be different from Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn, why the minor leagues haven't been a success under his watch and more.

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