Who is the Sox CEO now? JR? I thought KW effectively had that responsibility.

 

I really like the current Sox setup. My objection to Williams was he didn't get full value in trades. Well, as long as Hahn is doing that, we're covered.But I like Williams' hybrid philosophy; don't totally tear down, but retool. I'd hate to see us revert to the Pitt/Astros/Royals method of doing things (not saying it would happen). JR trusts Williams- I doubt a replacement would have that level of trust.

Edited December 7, 201411 yr by GreenSox

White Sox executive VP Kenny Williams says of Blue Jays rumors, "That ship has sailed." http://t.co/h7k7SBGV2D

https://twitter.com/ChiTribKane/status/541669859168616448

Great. Now what will we talk about.

White Sox executive VP Kenny Williams says of Blue Jays rumors, "That ship has sailed." http://t.co/h7k7SBGV2D

https://twitter.com/ChiTribKane/status/541669859168616448

 

Thanks for that link as it should clear up any other rumors going forward!! Once again thank you!!

 

So let's just assume Kenny is telling the truth. What the hell is Rosenthal talking about?

More than rosenthal, when did Kenny tell Levine that?

@Buster_ESPN reported Toronto interest in Williams . Told this goes back 4-6 weeks ago .

https://twitter.com/MLBBruceLevine/status/541669135277490176

 

I think this is just old news that buster is bringing up. Also remember the dodgers were after williams too probably around the same time ish

Edited December 7, 201411 yr by WhiteSoxLifer

So is this over? Do I have to worry?

Ovah!

 

If it was a different time of year - Id wish Kenny best of luck... But as others pointed out: now is NOT the time for this... No matter how you feel about him.

What did we learn from Williams to TOR reporting? Chicago sports media is more worried about protecting sources than reporting.

What did we learn from Williams to TOR reporting? Chicago sports media is more worried about protecting sources than reporting.

Sources lol. What a wonderful country the USA is. Americans are very lucky human beings is what this tells me

Ovah!

 

If it was a different time of year - Id wish Kenny best of luck... But as others pointed out: now is NOT the time for this... No matter how you feel about him.

 

Yep.

Bruce Levine ‏@MLBBruceLevine 7m7 minutes ago

 

Toronto may be turning back to Kenny Williams who they discussed at some business levels ,but not in all departments the end of Oct

Yesss, yesssss, bleed the nonstory for all its worth Levine.

Yesss, yesssss, bleed the nonstory for all its worth Levine.

 

The non-story that he reported after the fact.

Looks like it'll end up being Duquette. This topic could probably be unpinned and have "may resign" text removed.

 

 

Looks like it'll end up being Duquette. This topic could probably be unpinned and have "may resign" text removed.

 

They are refusing to let him go too

Maybe he's heard the Blue Jays are interested in talking his boy Adam Dunn out of retirement.

Bruce Levine ‏@MLBBruceLevine 7m7 minutes ago

 

Toronto may be turning back to Kenny Williams who they discussed at some business levels ,but not in all departments the end of Oct

 

 

So quasi-CEO but not full powers?

 

Sounds very vague. Probably intentionally so. Reading between the lines, it wasn't quite the full promotion it was perceived to be in the media originally, but very likely a step up from his White Sox position.

 

And KW played for the Jays previously, so there's already that connection.

Edited December 8, 201411 yr by caulfield12

Sources lol. What a wonderful country the USA is. Americans are very lucky human beings is what this tells me

Who is telling you Americans are so lucky ? Source ?

If he goes to Toronto all of his Sox connections vanish. He won't help two teams.

 

I don't mean help like he would give the Sox good deals, obviously, I am saying that they could be a friendly trade partner to do business with and maybe if the Sox are looking for a 3B, and the Blue Jays are looking for a SP, they would be each other's first phone calls to work out a deal. It's always beneficial to have good connections.

What did we learn from Williams to TOR reporting? Chicago sports media is more worried about protecting sources than reporting.

 

Will McAvoy approves.

 

i think that Tor will sign that person from Balt. Daquette (sp).

http://www.bluejaysmessageboard.com/thread...r-Beeston/page3

 

Blue Jays' fans are absolutely appalled by the idea of bringing in Kenny and they are not fond of current CEO Beeston.

 

It's interesting as I wouldn't be very upset if Williams did leave, but most of the posters around here seemed to be bothered by the idea.

 

i will go with my positive remark and leave it like that.

 

he earned the right to continue to explore a better position.

I see why the Toronto fans wouldn't want him. Just go through his list of trades and it's hard to find more than a handful in which he got fair value, and he made some absolute howler trades. (some of which are understandable if you know the context, which their fans don't know).

 

Still, I don't trust JR to spend money without someone that he trusts directing the spending. The only 2 baseball people I know that he trusts are Williams and Larussa. I think his instincts are to play small market team. Just my feeling.

Edited December 8, 201411 yr by GreenSox