November 2, 200322 yr Sunday, November 2, 2003 ESPN.com news services The manager of the Chicago White Sox in 2004 apparently will be either Cito Gaston or Ozzie Guillen, and general manager Ken Williams is expected to announce his decision some time on Monday. In a twist to settling on either Gaston or Guillen, Williams might hire both men, a source told the Chicago Sun-Times -- Gaston as manager and Guillen as a manager-in-waiting. Guillen, however, told the Chicago Tribune that he is not interested in returning to Chicago to be merely a coach. "I have a great job with the Marlins," Guillen told the Tribune. "My kids are in school here and our family loves it. The only way I'd leave is for the manager's job." Gaston had a 683-636 record in nine seasons as manager with the Blue Jays, including World Series titles in 1992 and '93. His experience would be a good fit. Gaston would also give the White Sox a manager with name recognition. Guillen, 20 years younger than the 59-year-old Gaston, is a fan favorite in Chicago, having spent 13 seasons playing shortstop for the White Sox. But Guillen, who retired after the 2000 season, he has no managerial experience. In recent years he has been around managers such as Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox, and is currently on Jack McKeon's staff on the World Series champion Marlins. "Right now I'm pretty positive," Guillen told the Tribune. "But I also have to have my mind prepared for something negative. I have nothing to lose. "I'm really looking to wear No. 13 again," he said. "I'm ready to help those guys win." Gaston and Guillen were the only candidates interviewed by White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf.
November 3, 200322 yr Id hate to see Guillen go, but if he gets the manager job, best of luck to him That's my take on it, too. I had heard either Gaston or someone else (not Guillen) would get the job....guess that's changed.
November 3, 200322 yr hey if ozzie leavs u think we can get Zimmer? He has a home in FL Naw We need some one who speaks Spanish!
November 3, 200322 yr Imagine him talking to people (that we might not keep) like Luis and 432Juan! What would he tell him? It makes things a lot different!
November 3, 200322 yr zimmer is a beast why would u not want him in a marlins uni? Lets ask Pedro if Zimmer is a beast
November 3, 200322 yr if Oz doesnt get the manager job in Chitown he will be our manager in 05... That's what I was thinking.
November 3, 200322 yr zimmer is a beast why would u not want him in a marlins uni? zimmer's an a**, there would be too much negative energy there. our guys are very young & happy-go-lucky, he just wouldn't fit in. he'd probably spend his time beating up umps or something. remember this: "you're on drugs" "WHAT?!!! !#$!#$!@##$@ I'LL KILL YOU!"
November 3, 200322 yr I'd like to see Ozzie manage after Trader Jack retires ozzie's a likeable guy, but the dude has no experience. we could find a better replacement after jack dies.
November 3, 200322 yr ozzie's a likeable guy, but the dude has no experience. we could find a better replacement after jack dies. How about after Jack retires? :angry It sure as heck better than saying after he dies?!?
November 3, 200322 yr ozzie's a likeable guy, but the dude has no experience. we could find a better replacement after jack dies. How about after Jack retires? :angry It sure as heck better than saying after he dies?!? uh, thats what i meant, lol :whistle
November 3, 200322 yr lol :lol I don't want trader Jack to die... :crying atleast not while he's with the Marlins
November 3, 200322 yr lol :lol I don't want trader Jack to die... :crying atleast not while he's with the Marlins me neither. watch, wildcard is gonna come out now and post something to the effect of: "jack mckeon will not die while he is managing the marlins"
November 3, 200322 yr "jack mckeon will not die while he is managing the marlins" Don't give him any ideas, please? :mischief2
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