Several major developments are coming from Chi Town.
Needless to say, the Chicago White Sox had their worst season in history in 2024. Record of 41 wins and 121 lossesMost losses in a franchise’s history in a single season. Well, there may be some bad blood over this whole thing, as a report on Wednesday said owner Jerry Reinsdorf is “open to selling” the organization after a long tenure. The Athletic. (Related article: Jose Ramirez paid Guardians teammates an incredible amount of money for extra motivation to win ALDS Game 5: Report)
Mr. Reinsdorf, 88, was the head of the group that bought the Sox for $20 million in 1981, but that is no longer the case. He owns 19% of the team and is Chicago’s primary owner, according to the NBA. forbes. According to the outlet, the White Sox are worth an estimated $2.05 billion.
Mr. Reinsdorf is also the owner of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and has strongly opposed the sale of either franchise for some time. But things have changed, and it’s not clear why, but The Athletic reports that Reinsdorf is currently in “active discussions” with a group led by former MLB All-Star Dave Stewart. Ta.
JUST IN: Longtime majority owner Jerry Reinsdorf is open to selling the Chicago White Sox, a person briefed on the matter tells The Athletic.
Reinsdorf is in active discussions with a group led by former major leaguer Dave Stewart.@britt_Ghiroli There’s more:https://t.co/Xf1vtfWpQn pic.twitter.com/NrbHJHUMdq
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) October 16, 2024
Damn it…first the Minnesota Twins, now the Chicago White Sox. What the heck is going on in central Alabama?
