On this edition of the #whitesox REKAP Podcast, #guff & BA, Brian Anderson are joined by Sox legend & birthday boy, #paulkonerko. The guys cover a boatload of topics and walk down memory lane with the slugger, including what made that 2005 White Sox #worldseries winning team so special. How close was Konerko to leaving the #southside after the ‘05 season, how he views his career now removed from the game for 11 years, the struggle of the 2003 season and how a midseason change forever paved the way for his success afterwards.

Plus, with #markbuehrle having a statue unveiled on July 11th and the team celebrating the 2005 team that same weekend, Konerko talks about why Buehrle was and remains one of a kind.

Finally, Konerko discusses what it’s like being a Sox fan during a rebuild that bottomed out after the 41-121 season of 2024.

The guys wish Konerko a #happybirthday and discuss what’s on tap for the ‘big day’ after the treat of joining them on the podcast. 🤣

It’s Paul Konerko on this edition of the White Sox REKAP Podcast.

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#guff and BA (Brian Anderson) are back with early impressions of 2025 #springtraining. The #whitesox are in camp with perhaps the youngest roster in team history, with a few veteran holdovers that could make an impact early, not just in Glendale, but in the early months of the #mlb season. BA recalls a story from one of #ozzieguillen's messages on the 1st day of camp and how important and integral it was for the team. #willvenable is in his 1st season as a manager and as White Sox manager and discusses why it was important for him to have a message to the team. He also discusses the plan for #luisrobert and #andrewbenintendi. Guff and BA react to the Robert and Benintendi news and their comments regarding trade rumors and their 2024 seasons.

#joeygallo was signed to a minor league contract and both say there's real value if he makes the team. Gallo says Venable was a big reason as to why he signed with the Sox. Guff says that could be important if the impact from Venable can be used to lure more impact players as the Sox go through their stages of the rebuild.

BA and Guff give us what they're looking at and for as the Spring Training games begin. The opportunities for young players are greater than ever before, perhaps for any team in MLB history.

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The #whitesox open the season in exactly 50 days and report to spring training next week. Before pitchers and catchers report, pitching coach #ethankatz stops by the #rekap studios for a conversation with #guff and Brian Anderson. Katz is entering his 5th season with the Sox, with a new manager for a 3rd time. They discuss what the rollercoaster has been like since winning the #alcentral in 2021 to finishing with the worst record in baseball in 2024.

Guff goes over some of the true success stories during his tenure. From #lucasgiolito, #dylancease, #lancelynn & #carlosrodon to veterans like #johnnycueto and #chrisflexen to last year’s dominance by #garrettcrochet. Katz has seen it all in a short time.

Now that the Sox have picked a lane and are in a rebuild under #chrisgetz, Guff asks if that helps make the water any clearer. Katz says he wants to win, and that’s what he’s preparing for.

The conversation includes why #willvenable may be the manager that suits him best, the breakout season of #jonathancannon and an inside look at Katz’s journey to the #mlb. Plus, of course, how his relationship with Giolito, #maxfried & #jackflaherty has come full circle in the big leagues.

A get to know you, ask anything with White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz on this edition of the White Sox REKAP Podcast

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