White Sox GM Rick Hahn sits down with host Chuck Garfien as they discuss how the new and exciting 2020 White Sox were built. Hahn details what went into each extension and signing made this offseason. They also discuss the expectations that come with building this team.
(3:10) - Went after Yasmani Grandal as soon as free agency opened up
(7:20) - How did missing out on Manny Machado and Bryce Harper impact this offseason?
(10:55) - Getting Dallas Keuchel and White Sox relationship with Scott Boras
(13:30) - Stephen Strasburg, Gerrit Cole, or Keuchel?
(17:06) - Didn't go after Edwin Encarnación right away
(18:30) - What was considered when signing José Abreu
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(19:56) - Jerry Reinsdorf wasn't on board with the Robert extension initially
(23:55) - Thoughts on the Astros' cheating scandal
(25:25) - Could still go after a second basemen
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