Chuck Garfien is joined by former White Sox executive Dan Evans as they go behind the scenes of some of the White Sox biggest signings and trades of the 1980s and 1990s. Evans discusses how he started as an intern with the White Sox and rose to an executive, providing insight into Tony La Russa’s first stint with the White Sox and what fans should expect in his second time around as manager. Evans tells the stories of the White Sox trading for Ozzie Guillén and drafting Frank Thomas, plus shares other behind-the-scenes details of legendary White Sox moments and players.

(2:23) - Dan Evans' journey from intern to White Sox executive

(9:00) - How the White Sox signed Tom Seaver

(18:08) - What was it like when Hawk Harrelson became White Sox GM

(25:13) - Drafting Frank Thomas

(30:20) - What did the White Sox see in Mark Buehrle when they drafted him?

(38:40) - Evans’ disappointment that he didn't get the GM job that went to Kenny Williams

(47:40) - How does Tony La Russa make his players better?

(54:25) - Evans on helping set up the Field of Dreams game featuring the White Sox

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