10 hours ago10 hr One factoid today:November 5, 1990 - It was presumed that after dismissing G.M. Larry Himes in September, owner Jerry Reinsdorf would want someone to replace him more familiar to the organization — if not an outright “yes man.” And indeed, named as senior V.P. of MLB operations was Ron Schueler, away from the team for a decade but a White Sox player in 1978-79 and pitching coach after retiring in 1979 for Tony LaRussa. Schueler inherited the powerful foundation left behind by Himes and rode that into quick success, with the 1993 A.L. West title and lead in the division in 1994 when labor pains stopped the season.The remainder of his tenure was mostly painful, with the hiring of Terry Bevington as manager and the infamous “White Flag Trade” in 1997.It ended on a high note though, with the 2000 A.L. Central title. After the season, Schueler moved upstairs as Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations in part because of a serious illness to his wife.
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