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    White Sox Robin Ventura Named Manager

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    The White Sox announced that they have hired Robin Ventura to be their new manager. The sides have agreed to terms on a multiyear deal that makes Ventura, a former All-Star with the White Sox, the franchise's 38th manager. GM Kenny Williams says Ventura topped his managerial wish list despite his inexperience as a Major League manager.

    “I wanted someone who met very specific criteria centered around his leadership abilities," Williams said in a statement. "Robin Ventura was that man."

    Williams explains that Ventura was the right choice because of his baseball knowledge, professionalism, familiarity with the White Sox and Chicago and character. The 44-year-old re-joined the White Sox this June as a special advisor to director of player development Buddy Bell. Ventura says he's looking forward to the challenge and opportunity of managing in the Major Leagues.
    I was really disappointed to see Ventura picked over others who have paid their dues like Alomar Jr. and Martinez. Time will tell if the right choice was made. I am not confident as of now.

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    Re: Robin Ventura Named Manager

    LOL. It's almost as if they weren't trying to hire a manager and just wanted to replace Ozzie with another popular White Sox player from the 90's.

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    Re: Robin Ventura Named Manager

    Well, good luck to Robin.

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    Re: Robin Ventura Named Manager

    this could make for some interesting White Sox-Rangers games

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    Re: Robin Ventura Named Manager

    Did he even know he was going to be hired?
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    Re: Robin Ventura Named Manager

    Joe McEwing was named third base coach. He managed the Sox AAA team the past four seasons and apparently got good reviews.

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