southsider2k5 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 This is the tweet. Bob Nightengale @BNightengale Dan Jennings expected to be next #Marlins GM while Rick Hahn becomes #WhiteSox GM, Williams elevated to Sox President. This is the link that goes with it the tweet, but there nothing in there about it. Anyone know anything more??? http://www.usatoday.com/sports/mlb/columni...-pay/57809660/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 20, 2012 -> 03:10 PM) This is the tweet. Bob Nightengale @BNightengale Dan Jennings expected to be next #Marlins GM while Rick Hahn becomes #WhiteSox GM, Williams elevated to Sox President. This is the link that goes with it the tweet, but there nothing in there about it. Anyone know anything more??? http://www.usatoday.com/sports/mlb/columni...-pay/57809660/1 Key word "expected". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 KW refuses comment. Might be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Would make sense, and this season allows KW to go out on a positive note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 20, 2012 -> 03:14 PM) KW refuses comment. Might be true. KW refuses comment. Could mean absolutely anything. But I think we all know this is an eventuality, or they'd lose Hahn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 That article says Williams becomes Vice President of baseball operations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 What does the team President do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 20, 2012 -> 03:17 PM) KW refuses comment. Could mean absolutely anything. But I think we all know this is an eventuality, or they'd lose Hahn. I've actually thought that this was most likely all planned out prior to this season, and with all the Ozzie drama that JR wanted KW to be around for 1 more year in charge before handing off to Hahn. My guess is that KW is burnt out a bit from the job, and when he asked JR if he should be let go, that they came to a gentleman's agreement over this. Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 QUOTE (iamshack @ Sep 20, 2012 -> 03:19 PM) That article says Williams becomes Vice President of baseball operations... They updated the article to include the Sox stuff. It wasn't in there before. Stay tuned. There will be more firings. And, yes, surprises, with White Sox GM Kenny Williams being promoted to vice president of baseball operations, with assistant Rick Hahn becoming the GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I feel like all these titles mean nothing. Like Hoyer is the Cubs GM, but it's Epstein that addresses the media and speaks like he's running the show. If KW is president, is he still running the show? Otherwise, what does President do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 20, 2012 -> 03:21 PM) They updated the article to include the Sox stuff. It wasn't in there before. Updated link as well... http://www.usatoday.com/sports/mlb/columni...-pay/57809660/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Sep 20, 2012 -> 02:21 PM) I've actually thought that this was most likely all planned out prior to this season, and with all the Ozzie drama that JR wanted KW to be around for 1 more year in charge before handing off to Hahn. My guess is that KW is burnt out a bit from the job, and when he asked JR if he should be let go, that they came to a gentleman's agreement over this. Just my 2 cents. Hard for me to agree Kenny being "let go" would be on the table considering where he currently has the Club... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 What does the team President do? The position doesn't really exist with the Sox right now. The position would generally rank above VP/GM, but without being as involved in the running of the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 QUOTE (iamshack @ Sep 20, 2012 -> 03:22 PM) Hard for me to agree Kenny being "let go" would be on the table considering where he currently has the Club... Well there was that one leak or story where KW admitted that he talked to JR about his future with the club and whether he should still be with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Sep 20, 2012 -> 02:25 PM) Well there was that one leak or story where KW admitted that he talked to JR about his future with the club and whether he should still be with them. Yeah, but I thought that was based on the premise that the team was no longer succeeding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 This will be like how Theo is "not" the GM of the Cubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 This is an exciting proposition cause I'd like to see what Hahn can do as GM, but like everyone else, I fail to see how KW is not still in charge really.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I feel like all these titles mean nothing. Like Hoyer is the Cubs GM, but it's Epstein that addresses the media and speaks like he's running the show. If KW is president, is he still running the show? Otherwise, what does President do? I think it will be a little bit like that, but I think Hahn will have more control than Hoyer, but not as much as KW had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Sep 20, 2012 -> 09:32 PM) It keeps everyone happy(or at least that's what I assume). Both Williams and Hahn get title promotions, and roles probably don't change a ton. 100% agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Sep 20, 2012 -> 03:32 PM) It keeps everyone happy(or at least that's what I assume). Both Williams and Hahn get title promotions, and roles probably don't change a ton. And there comes a point where Rick Hahn either gets a promotion, or leaves. I really don't think they want him to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) I know I haven't been around much lately, but this pleases me. Edited September 20, 2012 by DirtySox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 20, 2012 -> 03:35 PM) 100% agree Seconded. This sounds like just a change of titles. Won't Hahn still report to KW? They work closely together now and I don't think that will change. Let's kick Guthrie's ass tonight. Edited September 20, 2012 by Chet Kincaid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knackattack Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Seems to me like a way to keep Kenny and Hahn both around. Kenny is still the big dog, Hahn gets a fancy new title and some more cash. Everyone's happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Sep 20, 2012 -> 03:20 PM) What does the team President do? Manages the team generally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock4Life Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Isn't this just mirroring the Bulls with Paxson and Forman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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