https://www.audacy.com/670thescore/sports/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-managerial-search-is-ramping-up

 

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One of the names that has emerged as a leading candidate for the White Sox’s managerial opening is Dodgers first-base coach Clayton McCullough, sources told 670 The Score. McCullough, 44, is former minor league catcher who was a manager in the Blue Jays’ minor league system from 2006 to 2014. He has been with the Dodgers since 2015, initially as a minor league coordinator.

“I was told not to get my hopes up for the job,” an American League coach said about the White Sox’s opening. “They love McCullough and think with his background and pedigree, he is the perfect manager to help develop and grow with the young group they are building there.”

 

 

Finally. Look to good guys from organizations.

I thought Merkin’s new article on the next Sox manager was funnier because some of us have been saying this will happen once Schumaker tells them to get lost…

“Sizemore 'in consideration' for White Sox managerial opening”

But that's not the Royals?

NBC Sports Chicago is reporting the same thing Sizemore is still in the mix according to Getz saying "he deserves consideration..."

Here we go fans. 

Edited September 25, 20241 yr by Lip Man 1

Do we still do this?

Asked my Dodgers friend what he thought of McCullough, and he said players love him. He's vert analytical, but also has an old school approach. He was under the impression he was going to be hired by the Guardians when they were looking for a manager.

Sizemore is the perfect man for the job. He’s already been here all year so we won’t waste a year with a new guy learning everyone. He’s cheap. He can keep the seat warm while this team is terrible then get Renteria’d when they are good again. 

this is who I suggested a couple months ago, seems like someone who could bring back some friends from LAD

3 minutes ago, joejoesox said:

this is who I suggested a couple months ago, seems like someone who could bring back some friends from LAD

Please just don’t let the Sox pick any more players from the Dodgers.

8 minutes ago, T R U said:

Sizemore is the perfect man for the job. He’s already been here all year so we won’t waste a year with a new guy learning everyone. He’s cheap. He can keep the seat warm while this team is terrible then get Renteria’d when they are good again. 

Sizemore could have a 5+ year tenure as the Sox manager by the time that happens.

Sounds too much like former Sox low first round draft pick Kyle McCulloch...pedestrian pitcher, him and Lance Broadway.

Univ of Texas I think

25 minutes ago, joejoesox said:

this is who I suggested a couple months ago, seems like someone who could bring back some friends from LAD

Probably too late for Lux and he's not a premium SS by any stretch of the imagination.

Outman or Pages lol.  

I wonder who the AL  coach is who was told not to get his hopes up.  
Re the Sizemore thing  I suspect that it’s just being respectful for a person who took on a tough assignment. I like the guy. I hope he stays in the organization. 
Getz  effed up a couple of trades really badly.  One solution for that may be to trade only with second and third tier general managers.

but it does seem like he’s trying to get some good people into the organization. 

Edited September 25, 20241 yr by GreenSox

I like the background. 

Poor guy.

Son of an MLB Scout with 36 years' experience ✔️

Former catcher ✔️

Former minor league manager with 8 years of experience ✔️

Heavy background in Player Development ✔️

Zero Kansas City Royal experience - - - - NEXT candidate please

 

 

 

9 hours ago, T R U said:

Sizemore is the perfect man for the job. He’s already been here all year so we won’t waste a year with a new guy learning everyone. He’s cheap. He can keep the seat warm while this team is terrible then get Renteria’d when they are good again. 

So it will be a long term position for Grady.

8 hours ago, GreenSox said:

Getz  effed up a couple of trades really badly.  One solution for that may be to trade only with second and third tier general managers.

“What do you bring to the table Chris?”

”Well, we won’t waste a year learning the organization and Louis Roberts might remember my name.  Also I can only trade with second and third tier GMs.”

 

”Hired!!”

11 hours ago, southsider2k5 said:

But that's not the Royals?

Just remember, the Dodgers have by and large let the White Sox have who the Dodgers want them to have 😂

I lol'd at "That could change the dynamic for Schumaker, as most believe he’s likely to take a more secure position over the White Sox job, if he was to be offered a contract." (emphasis added)

 

The pope has a less job security than a Jerry Reinsdorf hire.

9 minutes ago, MiddleCoastBias said:

I lol'd at "That could change the dynamic for Schumaker, as most believe he’s likely to take a more secure position over the White Sox job, if he was to be offered a contract." (emphasis added)

 

The pope has a less job security than a Jerry Reinsdorf hire.

Except for GM's...for the most part.

 

55 minutes ago, MiddleCoastBias said:

I lol'd at "That could change the dynamic for Schumaker, as most believe he’s likely to take a more secure position over the White Sox job, if he was to be offered a contract." (emphasis added)

 

The pope has a less job security than a Jerry Reinsdorf hire.

The Sox didn't fire their manager in a 21 game losing streak.  I don't think "secure" is the word he is looking for. 

Bringing in someone from a winning organization is not something this franchise has done in quite some time.  With that said, it seems like Grady Sizemore is someone very well respected in the clubhouse.  Although Sizemore hasn't really "earned" a position, it seems like he would be a person valuable in keeping around on the bench in any capacity.

 

After all the hit pieces recently, cleaning up the clubhouse and their image around baseball has to be priority number 1 this offseason.

15 hours ago, Bob Sacamano said:

Finally. Look to good guys from organizations.

Maybe he got bored of the team that wins a 100 games a year and wants to see what it is like to loose 100 games.