Potential LaRussa Replacements

[davenicholson]

Just saw this story. A couple of intriguing names, along with some NFWs.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/managerial-candidates-white-sox-tony-000019145.html

[HomeFish]

Here is the list that Jerry Reinsdorf is probably considering

https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/2003.shtml

[HomeFish]

Here is the list that Jerry Reinsdorf is probably considering

https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/2003.shtml

My analysis of some of the top candidates:

Jose Valentin - has experience managing in the Puerto Rican league where I believe he was a player/owner/manager

Willie Harris - one of the scrappiest players on this list which is usually a plus, but the fact that other organizations also see him as a potential future manager is a strike against him

Joe Borchard - if failed Sox draft pick Gordan Beckham can be a broadcaster in the organization, failed Sox draft pick Joe Borchard can be a manager

Brian Daubach: JR will surely check in to see if he'd be willing to work for strawberry ice cream

Tony Graffanino: was allegedly JR's favorite player when he was on the South Side, became a White Sox postseason hero in 2005

[Noneck]

I’ll go with Chris Getz,he’s done such a bang up job in his other roles and he’d fit right in as the type the Sox want as manager.

[Dumpjerry]

Why not a random WSIer? We seem to have all the answers.

[Paulwny]

Why not a random WSIer? We seem to have all the answers.

You get my vote.

[davenicholson]

Here is the list that Jerry Reinsdorf is probably considering

https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/2003.shtml

[davenicholson]

My analysis of some of the top candidates:

Jose Valentin - has experience managing in the Puerto Rican league where I believe he was a player/owner/manager

Willie Harris - one of the scrappiest players on this list which is usually a plus, but the fact that other organizations also see him as a potential future manager is a strike against him

Joe Borchard - if failed Sox draft pick Gordan Beckham can be a broadcaster in the organization, failed Sox draft pick Joe Borchard can be a manager

Brian Daubach: JR will surely check in to see if he'd be willing to work for strawberry ice cream

Tony Graffanino: was allegedly JR's favorite player when he was on the South Side, became a White Sox postseason hero in 2005

I'm going with Jóse Valentin. He managed our very own Fort Wayne Tincaps for two seasons, with a record of 149-144. Really close to that much sought-after .500 winning percentage.

[BigKlu59]

I'm going with Jóse Valentin. He managed our very own Fort Wayne Tincaps for two seasons, with a record of 149-144. Really close to that much sought-after .500 winning percentage.

Yup, anything above mediocrity would not be acceptable to the front office.

[soxfanatlanta]

Esteban Loaiza would be perfect: JR loves folks who have had run ins with the law, and associated with illegal substances.

[berwyn]

You guys are in rare form and I have nothing to add. Made my day so far. 😀

[BigKlu59]

You guys are in rare form and I have nothing to add. Made my day so far. 😀

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[GoSoxMMV]

Here is the list that Jerry Reinsdorf is probably considering

https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/2003.shtml

Post of the Week

[StanBahnsen72]

A close friend who is a long-time full season ticket holder is hearing rumors from reliable sources that there will be a change in ownership during the offseason.

It tends to make sense to me- Hahn and KW have been very quiet over the last month- I wouldn't be surprised if JR told his inner circle that if they don't make the postseason, he's throwing in the towel- the KW/Hahn/TLR team has hit the wall, and JR has never had an appetite for bringing people in from the outside- I can't picture KW/Hahn returning next season, and I also can't imagine JR bringing in the needed outsiders to turn things around- which leaves the scenario that he sells and moves on.

Might just be wishful thinking on my part.

[Nellie Fox]

A close friend who is a long-time full season ticket holder is hearing rumors from reliable sources that there will be a change in ownership during the offseason.

It tends to make sense to me- Hahn and KW have been very quiet over the last month- I wouldn't be surprised if JR told his inner circle that if they don't make the postseason, he's throwing in the towel- the KW/Hahn/TLR team has hit the wall, and JR has never had an appetite for bringing people in from the outside- I can't picture KW/Hahn returning next season, and I also can't imagine JR bringing in the needed outsiders to turn things around- which leaves the scenario that he sells and moves on.

Might just be wishful thinking on my part.

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