What kind of year could be in store for the White Sox in 2021? Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox TV analyst Steve Stone about the team that’s been assembled and why he believes the bullpen will be the best in the majors. Stone talks about a managing philosophy Tony La Russa shared with him in 1978 that is a great match for the current roster, how he won the 1980 Cy Young by changing the mental part of his game, how Ethan Katz can help this pitching staff, and much more. (3:08) - How good can the White Sox be? Steve Stone thinks they can win the World Series (7:30) - How should teams handle pitchers and their arms after a 60 game season? (11:30) - What Tony La Russa told him in 1978 about managing that was years ahead of time (16:20) - Stone's proposal to Rob Manfred for baseball re-alignment (19:58) - Steve on White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz mixing the mental part of the game with the physical in his coaching style (26:34) - How did Steve Stone win the Cy Young award?

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