CHICAGO — Along with his crew slogging by way of the worst season in franchise historical past, Chicago White Sox proprietor Jerry Reinsdorf stated this has been a “very painful” 12 months however he’s been “impressed” by the skilled perspective from gamers and workers.
Reinsdorf issued a press release Wednesday in response to a number of requests from media retailers, the membership stated. Chicago is 33-114, nearing the document for many losses by a significant league crew 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 12 months 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 12 months, we now have made tough choices 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 common supervisor Chris Getz is engaged on hiring a brand new skipper.
Getz was promoted to GM in August 2023, days after government vice chairman Ken Williams and common supervisor Rick Hahn have been dismissed.
Chicago misplaced 6-4 at house 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 house and 17 of 19 general. They have been swept for the twenty fourth time this 12 months.
“What has impressed me is how our gamers and workers have continued to work and produce knowledgeable perspective to the ballpark every day regardless of a traditionally tough season. Nobody is pleased with the outcomes, however I commend the continued effort,” Reinsdorf stated. “I count on to have extra to say on the finish of the season.”