Josh Barfield on Murakami, Montgomery and how they're rebuilding the White Sox

Chuck Garfien sits down with Josh to take a big-picture look at where the Chicago White Sox are in their “learning to win” phase and how clubhouse chemistry is starting to take shape, on and off the field, including a recent team outing to a Chicago Blackhawks game. They also dig into the team’s offseason approach, discussing how prospect development influenced free agent decisions and what that says about the organization’s timeline. The conversation includes a candid moment as Josh reacts to how much of last year’s roster is still in place and what that continuity could mean moving forward. The episode also gets into the next wave of talent, from Noah Schultz and his early MLB impressions to where top arms like Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal stand in their development. Chuck and Josh break down roster decisions, rotation vs. bullpen, and what factors go into those calls, while also highlighting rising names like Colson Montgomery and Braden Montgomery. Plus, insight into Munetaka Murakami’s adjustment to life in the majors, updates on Shane Smith and Kyle Teel, and how the organization is balancing development with the push to compete.

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Josh Barfield on Murakami, Montgomery and how they're rebuilding the White Sox is an episode from White Sox Talk Podcast by Chicago Sports Network.

This episode is 28:01 long.

This episode was published on Apr 23, 2026.

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