White Sox set ’World Series or bust’ expectations as spring training begins

The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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🗓️ 18 February 2021

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

On Day 1 of spring training, general manager Rick Hahn told reporters that the goal is for the White Sox to win the World Series in 2021. That ought to get South Side fans fired up for baseball season. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber react to Hahn's comments, as well as Tony La Russa's interview with Bob Nightengale and the idea that Michael Kopech could possibly start the season as part of the White Sox bullpen.(1:50) - Rick Hahn sets the standard with World Series or bust mentality to begin the season(6:00) - Tony La Russa's sit down interview with Bob Nightengale(11:14) - Tony La Russa discusses his latest arrest, and if he considered resigning from the White Sox(16:30) - Should the White Sox consider using Michael Kopech out of the Bullpen instead of having him in the minors?(24:40) - Rick Hahn views Michael Kopech as a major league starter and details what they want from him and what they are looking for this season(28:55) - Andrew Vaughn will be in the mix for DH. Does Yermin Mercedes have a shot?

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0:00.0	The goal is to win a World Series championship.
0:05.0	And so if we fall short of that, it would be a disappointment.
0:08.5	I think heaven championship aspirations is to be expected and to a man what people want.
0:19.6	So there's GM Rick Hahn, setting the tone for the White Sox on the day the pitchers and catchers report to Camelback Ranch.
0:27.5	The goal in 2021 is to win the World Series.
0:33.1	Hey, everyone, welcome to the White Sox Talk podcast, brought to you by Win Trust, Chuck Arfine, coming to you from Arizona and on the podcast.
0:41.3	We're going to talk about the White Sox World Series expectations, plus Bob Nightingale's interview with Tony LaRussa, and really the biggest story to come out of day one of spring training.
0:54.0	It sounds like Michael Kopeck could start the season, not in AAA, but possibly breaking camp with
1:01.7	the team in the bullpen.
1:04.9	Ryan McGuffie and Vinnie Duber are going to join me.
1:07.7	It's the White Sox Talk podcast.
1:09.9	Spring Training is here. The podcast is coming
1:14.1	your way. White Sox. White Sox. Go, go. White Sox.
1:19.1	The ball hit deep way back. Deep time. Holy cow. Carlton Fess has put the White Sox ahead.
1:28.5	Jimenez leaves the ballpark.
1:31.5	You can put it on the board.
1:34.2	Yes.
1:35.3	We've got to change to do something real special.
1:37.5	All right, sit back, relax, and strap it down.
1:40.0	It's time for the White Sox Talk podcast.
1:45.1	Okay, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Dober.
1:47.6	Spring training is here.
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