Robin Ventura Named Manager

[love_that_reefer]

Per MLBTR

The White Sox announced that they have hired Robin Ventura to be their new manager. The sides have agreed to terms on a multiyear deal that makes Ventura, a former All-Star with the White Sox, the franchise's 38th manager. GM Kenny Williams says Ventura topped his managerial wish list despite his inexperience as a Major League manager.

“I wanted someone who met very specific criteria centered around his leadership abilities," Williams said in a statement. "Robin Ventura was that man."

Williams explains that Ventura was the right choice because of his baseball knowledge, professionalism, familiarity with the White Sox and Chicago and character. The 44-year-old re-joined the White Sox this June as a special advisor to director of player development Buddy Bell. Ventura says he's looking forward to the challenge and opportunity of managing in the Major Leagues.

I was really disappointed to see Ventura picked over others who have paid their dues like Alomar Jr. and Martinez. Time will tell if the right choice was made. I am not confident as of now.

[realmofotalk]

LOL. It's almost as if they weren't trying to hire a manager and just wanted to replace Ozzie with another popular White Sox player from the 90's.

[Tobywan]

Well, good luck to Robin.

[HollywoodLeo]

this could make for some interesting White Sox-Rangers games

[Saber]

Did he even know he was going to be hired?

[love_that_reefer]

Joe McEwing was named third base coach. He managed the Sox AAA team the past four seasons and apparently got good reviews.