The Chicago White Sox made noise earlier this week then they officially fired both Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn as senior members of the front office.
Williams had been in the organization for more than 30 years and was the general manger when the team won the World Series in 2005. Hahn had been the GM since 2012.
Both men have put out statements on their firing. The following excerpts were taken from NBCSports Chicago.
First, from Williams:
“I thank Jerry Reinsdorf for the opportunity he gave me to head baseball operations and will forever be proud of the World Series Championship we all celebrated together. At my inaugural presser, I spoke of winning multiple championships. That was my goal, our goal, and we failed. I am a bottom line guy, and the bottom line is we didn’t get it done. This is what happens as a result...
“Lastly, Jerry. I lived our World Series victory through his eyes and emotions. We’ve shared many of life’s triumphs and tragedies and as I told him when he gave me the news of his decision, nothing changes with us. I will be there for him as I always have been and respect his decision to look for a new voice to lead the organization. He deserved better.
And from Hahn:
“Additionally, I cannot thank enough the gifted coaches, scouts, analysts, sports performance professionals, and front office staff for their tireless work and dedication to the Club. Because of them, I firmly believe that many vital ingredients of a championship team are in that clubhouse and within the minor league system.
The White Sox are one of the most disappointing teams in baseball this season, entering play on Friday at 50-78 on the season. They have the fourth-worst record in all of baseball, only ahead of the A's, Royals and Rockies.
They traded away several key veterans at the trade deadline in Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez, Lance Lynn, Joe Kelly, and Kendall Graveman. They also dealt young slugger Jake Burger as they appear set to embark on a rebuild once again.
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