CHICAGO — Along with his staff slogging via the worst season in franchise historical past, Chicago White Sox proprietor Jerry Reinsdorf stated this has been a “very painful” yr however he’s been “impressed” by the skilled perspective from gamers and employees.
Reinsdorf issued a press release Wednesday in response to a number of requests from media shops, the membership stated. Chicago is 33-114, nearing the report for many losses by a significant league staff since 1900 — set by the 1962 New York Mets with 120 of their inaugural season.
“Everybody on this group is extraordinarily sad with the outcomes of this season, that goes with out saying,” Reinsdorf stated. “This yr has been very painful for all, particularly our followers. We didn’t arrive right here in a single day, and options gained’t occur in a single day both. Going again to final yr, we have now made troublesome selections and adjustments to start constructing a basis for future success.”
Grady Sizemore has been serving as interim supervisor since Pedro Grifol was fired Aug. 8, and basic supervisor Chris Getz is engaged on hiring a brand new skipper.
Getz was promoted to GM in August 2023, days after government vp Ken Williams and basic supervisor Rick Hahn had been dismissed.
Chicago misplaced 6-4 at residence Wednesday to the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians, who accomplished a three-game sequence sweep.
The lowly White Sox, who broke the franchise mark with their 107th loss on Sept. 1, have dropped a team-record 15 straight at residence and 17 of 19 total. They had been swept for the twenty fourth time this yr.
“What has impressed me is how our gamers and employees have continued to work and convey an expert perspective to the ballpark every day regardless of a traditionally troublesome season. Nobody is proud of the outcomes, however I commend the continued effort,” Reinsdorf stated. “I count on to have extra to say on the finish of the season.”
