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The 2024 White Sox Season: Looking for Light in a Black Hole
It’s a really tough assignment.
Despite overwhelming odds, the Chicago White Sox still have a shot at losing more games than that gold standard for bad baseball, the 1962 Mets. But because I’m such an optimistic guy and I have an indomitable spirit as evidenced by the fact I still root for Chicago sports teams; I will look for reasons for hope.
Even though the odds are near impossible of me finding something.
After squinting really hard, and turning over every rock, here are some things I came up with:
Maybe Jerry Reinsdorf has a sense of shame
The White Sox have dropped ticket prices for the upcoming 2025 season. At least that’s an acknowledgement of the on-field atrocities. Recognizing there’s a problem is a start. However, I’m afraid Jerry can’t recognize he’s the problem. Plus, with reduced ticket prices, Jerry might blame a terrible team on a lack of revenue.
Pedro Grifol is no longer the manager
While Pedro might be a nice guy, he was clearly in over his head as White Sox manager. His in-game decisions, as well as his leadership was questionable. The Sox have been a rudderless ship for a long time now.
