What kind of manager do you want to be?

That's a great question, you know, one that helps us win.

You know, that's the first thing.

And, you know, one that the guys can connect to and feel supported by,

and that creates an environment for them to be at their best.

That's the new manager of the White Sox, Will Venable,

who's back here on the podcast from the Winter Meetings

for a conversation here on the White Sox podcast.

Hey, everybody, it's Chuck Arfine.

So I'm going to speak with Will about how things will be different

for the Sox in 2025, the tone he wants to set.

Where does he stand on bunting?

Pitch counts, launch angle.

Also, what he learned from one of his mentors when he was playing for the Padres.

The mentor, a familiar name, Rick Rentaria.

I also speak with Will's former teammate, Jake Peavey.

You're gonna hear from the new bench coach Walker McKinvin

and the latest rumors and rumblings from the winter meetings.

That and more.

Coming up, let's go.

The That and more. Coming up, let's go.

A ball hit deep way back.

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