Steve Stone selected the famed Don and Charlie's restaurant in Scottsdale, Ariz., to acclimate Jason Benetti to a popular baseball setting.
Within five minutes of their first meeting, it was the veteran announcer Stone who felt at ease with his new White Sox television partner.
"I think the White Sox hit a home run," said Stone, who will work with Benetti for all 2016 Sox home games with the exception of the home opener and two games against the Cubs on July 25-26.
"He's got a sense of humor, he's smart, passionate and the fact he's a local guy is icing on the cake.