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Jerry Reinsdorf is reportedly ready to sell the Chicago White Sox

Jerry Reinsdorf is reportedly ready to sell the Chicago White Sox

White Sox GM Chris Getz discusses today’s losing record and hiring a new manager

The White Sox, on the verge of setting the MLB record for losses in a single season, also need to hire a manager. Sox GM Chris Getz spoke about both on Tuesday.

Those who called for the Chicago White Sox to be sold may have gotten their wish.

White Sox chairman and principal owner Jerry Reinsdorf is reportedly ready to sell Chicago’s Southside team.

The Athletic first reported the news on Wednesday, citing sources saying Reinsdorf was in active discussions about selling the team.

Reinsdorf purchased the White Sox in 1981 for $19 million and is estimated to own a 19% stake in the franchise.

The White Sox become the second AL Central team this week whose owners are exploring a sale for their franchise. The Pohlad family announced last Thursday that they were exploring a sale of the Minnesota Twins. The Pohlads have owned the Twins since 1984.

The White Sox also had the worst season in modern MLB history, losing an MLB record 121 games. After the season, Reinsdorf wrote a letter to the fans and described the season as a failure.

“Above all, I am a fan, a fan of baseball, of Chicago and the White Sox,” Reinsdorf said in a letter to fans. “Every loss this season – every blown save, every defensive mistake, every shutout, every sweep – hurt. It’s been a long, painful season for all of us. We realize every day that it is our responsibility to earn your trust, your attention, your time and your support. We vow to take this approach daily as we improve the work this offseason.”