Which Adjectives Best Describe Robin Ventura Hiring?
Ron Vesely/Chicago White Sox All Rights Reserved. I just read this headline and it took me somewhat aback:
Now, let me say that I have no idea who wrote that headline. It’s atop Scott Miller’s column, which includes this passage:
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Ventura: Hello?
Williams: Hey, it’s Kenny. Williams.
Ventura: Oh hey. What’s up?
Williams: You’re the manager now.
Ventura: What?
Williams: The White Sox. You manage them.
Ventura: But I’ve never-
Ventura: …what?
Williams: You start tomorrow.
Ventura:
Ventura: What?
Read Article >White Sox Name Robin Ventura Manager
Ventura, who turned 44 last July, was hired by the team last June as a special advisor to Buddy Bell, the White Sox’ director of player development. He is the 17th former White Sox player to manage the team. A press release from the White Sox quoted the former third baseman:
“When I rejoined the White Sox this June, I said this was my baseball home and that part of me never left the White Sox organization,” Ventura said. “My family and I are thrilled to be returning to Chicago. Managing a Major League Baseball team is a tremendous honor. It’s also an opportunity and a challenge.White Sox GM Kenny Williams said this about Ventura:
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