BREAKING: Chicago White Sox owner reportedly blocked GM from landing top manager in 2020, latest on 2024 SEARCH.

October 10, 2024 kparevde solo Chicago White Sox 0

Chicago White Sox owner reportedly blocked GM from landing top manager in 2020, latest on 2024 search

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Jerry Reinsdorf, the owner of the Chicago White Sox, has had his hands all over the franchise for years, making it one of the worst MLB teams throughout that time. Following a historically poor season in Chicago, information on Reinsdorf’s decision-making is now becoming available. The White Sox fired manager Rick Renteria following their 35-25 record at the end of the 2020 season and their defeat in the AL Wild Card series. Chicago sought a manager who could help the team advance, as they had a strong lineup that included numerous All-Star hitters and a number of young potential stars.Jerry Reinsdorf, the owner of the Chicago White Sox, has had his hands all over the franchise for years, making it one of the worst MLB teams throughout that time. recently concluded an exceptionally dismal season in  Chicago, information regarding Reinsdorf’s decision-making is becoming public. The White Sox fired manager Rick Renteria following their 35-25 record at the end of the 2020 season and their defeat in the AL Wild Card series. Chicago sought a manager who could help the team advance, as they had a strong lineup that included numerous All-Star hitters and a number of young potential stars.

 

Rather, Reinsdorf intervened in the proceedings. Tony La Russa was personally chosen by the White Sox owner to succeed him as manager. Reinsdorf hired La Russa in part to make up for his choice to leave La Russa after the 1986 season, despite the fact that he hadn’t worked a game in ten years and had long been written off for managerial openings. Some in baseball criticised and made fun of Reinsdorf’s choice, which wasn’t well-liked by the fan base. The White Sox lost the American League Division Series in 2021 and subsequently moved on from La Russa late into a lacklustre 2022 season, proving the doubters correct.

Chicago replaced La Russa with Pedro Grifol, who only made things worse as the White Sox roster fell apart. Now with the White Sox setting the MLB record for single-season losses, new details have emerged on what could’ve been had Reinsdorf not got involved.

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, then-White Sox general manager Rick Hahn wanted to hire A.J. Hinch to replace Renteria following the 2020 season. However, Reinsdorf wouldn’t have it and insisted on the hiring of La Russa.

Instead, the Detroit Tigers hired Hinch and after a three-year process to rebuild the roster, the Tigers made the MLB playoffs in 2024 thanks to an incredible second-half run. Detroit is now headed to the AL Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians, while Chicago watches its division foes from MLB’s proverbial cellar.

There is some positive White Sox news, though, with Heyman reporting that Reinsford will allow general manger Chris Getz to hand-pick his own manager this winter. Although, given the massive rebuild underway in Chicago, the White Sox will have the worst of the choices among teams with vacancies.

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