GM of the White Sox Rick Hahn sits down with host Chuck Garfien as they discuss how the new and exciting 2020 White Sox were built. Hahn gives details into what went into each extension and signing of each major move that was made this off-season. 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 Machado/Harper impact this offseason? (10:55) - Getting Keuchel/White Sox relationship with Scott Boras (13:30) - Strasburg, Cole, or Keuchel? (17:06) - Didn't go after Edwin Encarnación right away (18:30) - What was considered when signing José Abreu (19:56) - Jerry Reinsdorf wasn't on board with the Robert extension initially (23:55) - Thoughts on the Astro's cheating scandal (25:25) - Could still go after a 2nd basemen

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