SoxMachine Article on Chris Getz's Vision

[WestEddy]

This is probably the deepest dive I've read on how Chris Getz has revamped the organization with an analysis of the various foci. 

What is Chris Getz's vision for the White Sox? - Sox Machine

[The CashMan]

Looks like someone was paid by the word.

[The Mighty Mite]

I would love to know how Ishbia feels about Getz. Would he keep Getz and company on board if he became owner much earlier than expected. My guess is that if the Sox show some real improvement here in 2026, Getz would stay around in an Ishbia regime.

[fathom]

32 minutes ago, The Mighty Mite said:

I would love to know how Ishbia feels about Getz. Would he keep Getz and company on board if he became owner much earlier than expected. My guess is that if the Sox show some real improvement here in 2026, Getz would stay around in an Ishbia regime.

Well, if Jerry sticks around another 9 years like he wants to….

[WestEddy]

17 minutes ago, fathom said:

Well, if Jerry sticks around another 9 years like he wants to….

Doesn't Ish get the prerogative to purchase after 2029? I could see him buying, allowing JR to stay on as a part of the ownership group until passing, just in case they win another in JR's lifetime. 

[Sleepy Harold]

6 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

Doesn't Ish get the prerogative to purchase after 2029? I could see him buying, allowing JR to stay on as a part of the ownership group until passing, just in case they win another in JR's lifetime. 

Jerry can "choose to sell" to Ishbia starting in 2029. I believe the first time Ishbia is able to buy the team would be 2034. 

[southsider2k5]

2 hours ago, The CashMan said:

Looks like someone was paid by the word.

And the rub.

[Look at Ray Ray Run]

Takeaways.

1. People who Getz hired and gave expanded roles and opportunities too, like him and believe in him. Very surprising!

2. The Sox still haven't expanded their department head counts.

3. Autonomy and freedom are what Getz is selling new leaders. (I'm a fan of this) resources aren't comparable to other markets. 

4. Getz would compare the Sox to the Rays or Guardians. Lots of roster churn. Pretty s%*# fan experience but again, still very limited department size.

5. The proofs of concept or wins cited were someone else's 1st round pick being good, a pitcher being claimed and converted into something viable (something Sox have done a few times over last decade+), and two guys who have never played in the MLB. Anecdotal was polite.