Chuck Garfien

Mar 12, 2024 | nbcsportschicago.com | Chuck Garfien

GOODYEAR, Ariz – On the day when the baseball world was humming with the latest round of Dylan Cease trade rumors, the person who seemed to be the least affected by the rampant trade speculation was Dylan Cease himself. With fans and media wondering if he might be traded before his scheduled start Tuesday night, the unruffled ace of the White Sox pitching staff dominated the Cincinnati Reds for 3.1 innings, giving up 1 run on 2 hits with 8 strikeouts. "Chris (Getz) called me in the morning.

Mar 4, 2024 | nbcsportschicago.com | Chuck Garfien

GLENDALE, Ariz –  When Chris Getz became the new general manager of the White Sox last August, he was given the gargantuan task of turning around a team that would end up losing 101 games.   The job wasn't just about fixing the front office, roster and coaching staff, it also meant changing the negative perception and reputation of the White Sox that was spreading around the league.

Mar 4, 2024 | nbcsportschicago.com | Chuck Garfien

GLENDALE, AZ – If memories of the 2023 White Sox bring back nothing but pain, there are two young pitchers inside the spring training clubhouse who will hopefully help you heal. Nick Nastrini and Jordan Leasure represent the future of the White Sox pitching staff, and quite possibly the near future. Ask them who's going to get to the majors first and when, Nastrini doesn't hesitate with his answer.

Feb 27, 2024 | nbcsportschicago.com | Chuck Garfien

GLENDALE, AZ – On a day when 40 million people in Japan were expected to watch Shohei Ohtani's debut on TV with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the $700 million man did not disappoint. Neither did Garrett Crochet. The White Sox flamethrower threw a perfect first inning in his first spring training appearance, with the highlight coming against Ohtani.  After throwing a first-pitch ball, Crochet dialed up a slider that Ohtani swung so hard and missed that his helmet came flying off his head.

Feb 19, 2024 | nbcsportschicago.com | Chuck Garfien

GLENDALE, AZ – On the day the entire White Sox roster reports for spring training, GM Chris Getz continues to hold onto the biggest trade piece in all of baseball. Dylan Cease remains a member of the White Sox, even though seemingly every team has reached out in the last few months trying to trade for him. How many teams have inquired? "It’s been a large number,"  Getz said in an interview on the White Sox Talk Podcast. "The seriousness of those conversations, they vary.