The Chicago White Sox set a contemporary file for losses with a 41-121 file in 2024. Within the aftermath, maybe there is a shakeup on the highest ranges of the group. Lengthy-time proprietor Jerry Reinsdorf is “open to promoting” the group, in line with The Athletic.
Reinsdorf, 88, was the chief of a bunch that bought the White Sox for a now-meager $20 million in 1981. He has lengthy been often called the principal proprietor of the White Sox and controls about 19% of the ballclub, per Forbes. The White Sox are actually estimated to be value $2.05 billion, in line with Forbes.
Reinsdorf additionally owns the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and has lengthy been mentioned to be averse to promoting his stake in both group. Whereas it is unclear what modified, he’s in “lively discussions” with a bunch of potential consumers led by former MLB All-Star Dave Stewart, in line with The Athletic.
Stewart, 67, performed within the majors for components of 16 seasons, ending within the prime 5 of Cy Younger voting 4 occasions, successful three World Collection rings and three postseason MVPs, together with the 1989 World Collection MVP. In his post-playing profession, Stewart has been an agent and served as the final supervisor of the Diamondbacks. He is additionally been a part of teams that attempted to purchase the Marlins and A’s. Extra not too long ago, he is been lively with a bunch attempting to land an enlargement group in Nashville. Coincidentally, the White Sox beneath Reinsdorf have threatened to maneuver to Nashville earlier than.
As a reminder, it was simply final 12 months when Reinsdorf mentioned the next whereas introducing then-new GM Chris Getz:
“Mates of mine have mentioned, ‘Why do not you promote? Why do not you get out?’ My reply at all times has been, ‘I like what I am doing, as dangerous as it’s, and what else would I do? I am a boring man. I do not play golf. I do not play bridge. And I wish to make it higher earlier than I’m going.'”
This got here, after all, earlier than the record-breaking 2024 season.
Reinsdorf has additionally been pushing for a brand new stadium in Chicago with, after all, a ton of native taxpayer {dollars} concerned within the invoice.
Towards the top of the traditionally dangerous 2024 White Sox season, Reinsdorf issued the next assertion:
“This 12 months has been extraordinarily painful for all, particularly our followers. We didn’t arrive right here in a single day, and options will not occur in a single day both. Going again to final 12 months, now we have made troublesome choices and modifications. These modifications have continued this summer season, and we sit up for naming a brand new supervisor with new vitality this fall.”
Below the possession of Reinsdorf, the White Sox received the 2005 World Collection, snapping a drought that traced again to the Black Sox scandal, however they’ve solely made the playoffs seven occasions. Since that World Collection, they’ve solely performed in three postseasons and have not superior a single spherical.
