When Grady Sizemore first took over as the White Sox interim manager, it appeared to be a transitory position.
Chris Getz, the general manager of the White Sox, has said that he is seeking outside coaches to manage the team for the upcoming season. With less than a week left in the season, Getz’s tone has altered.
During a press conference before the White Sox’s season-ending homestand, Getz stated that Sizemore had earned a permanent position. Although the White Sox’s record is similar to that of their predecessor, Pedro Grifol, the squad has improved under Sizemore’s leadership.
Grifol’s aggressive attitude to the game contrasted with Sizemore’s more easygoing and loving approach. The 42-year-old has experienced it all as a footballer. He experienced the highs of becoming a three-time AllStar before the age of 25, as well as the lows of long injury periods and the struggle to stay in the game as his performance dipped. As a result, he can identify with several White Sox players at different points of their careers.
After spending a day with the team, ESPN’s Jeff Passan observed that players like his approach when he walks through the clubhouse and pats them on the back after games. He exudes positivity while remaining genuine, attentive, and helpful.
Despite being outgunned in every game, the club has persevered under his leadership. Players have shown their support for Sizemore by wearing t-shirts with him on the front before batting practice.
Leading Candidate Reportedly From The Dodgers Organization
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Sizemore has done an amazing job, but Getz claims he will not have an advantage over the competitors. He stated that he will still conduct a comprehensive search for outside candidates. One of those candidates is apparently part of the Dodgers organization.
According to 670 The Score’s Bruce Levine, Dodger first-base coach Clayton McCullough is the main candidate for the position. McCullough has a solid baseball background. His father was a scout for almost 30 years across three organizations. McCullough was a minor league catcher for the Blue Jays from 2006-2014. Despite reaching Triple-A, he did not receive a promotion to the major leagues after seven years in the minors. After retiring from playing in 2015, he began his coaching career with the Dodgers as a minor league coordinator.
Levine says the White Sox hope to have a new manager hired by the first week of November.
