Notes: Reinsdorf, Blue Jays, Rays, Diaz

the White Sox The team won five of its last six games but was unable to avoid history, as the 41-121 club had the most losses of any team in the modern era. in Open letter For fans today, White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf described the season with phrases like “to fail“”embarrassed“”Completely unacceptable“, and others, noting that “As leader of this organization, this is my ultimate responsibility. There are no excuses“.

As for what’s next, Reinsdorf said the team “– Adopting new ideas and outside perspectives“To put things right.”This will include further development of players on our current roster, development within our system, trade evaluation and free agent markets to improve our ballclub and new leadership of our analytics department, allowing us to elevate and improve every process within our organization with a focus to compete for championships…. When hired As Managing Director in 2023, Chris Getz and his staff immediately began a comprehensive evaluation of our current operations. Chris is rebuilding the foundation of our Baseball Operations department, with key personnel changes already occurring in player development, international scouting, professional scouting and analytics. Some of these changes will be evident quickly while others will need time to achieve the results we all want to see at the major league level.“.

More from around the American League…

• John Schneider listed the catch and play and power hitting as Blue JaysThe biggest needs are the offseason, the manager said Athlete Kaitlin McGrath And other journalists today. “I think you need a little more than just that [catcher] This will be played once or twice a weekSchneider said, indicating that Toronto will look for a timeshare partner Alejandro Kirk Instead of a backup. Finding help behind the plate may be difficult in the market for poaching free agents, although Kirk’s offensive improvement in the second half of the season offers some hope that Kirk can return to All-Star level starting in 2022. Needed Basically any improvement for a baseball that was one of the worst in baseball, but Schneider explained that “I think you need a unique look and unique things – things that complement each other, and people who can do different thingsHow the Jays address these needs and many other holes on the roster will challenge the team already in place Expected Being above the luxury tax threshold, and still relying largely on key players like Kirk, Beau Bechet, George SpringerAnd others will be much better than they were in 2024.
• the rays It is another Middle Eastern team with a poorly performing squad Yandy Diaz It is not surprising that he feelsOne or two more bats“It’s needed this winter,” the player said Mark Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Diaz’s production has declined from the highs of the 2022-23 seasons, as a slow start dented his numbers even if Diaz returns to his usual form over time. In fact, Diaz’s most productive month (.879 OPS) was September, although he said he was dealing with patellar tendonitis in his left knee. Diaz is not concerned that the injury will require any surgical treatment.I need to work on my strength, my knees, my exercises, get ready for spring training, and hope everything goes well.“.
• In others rays news From TopkinThe team intends to retain the technical staff for next season. Naturally, outside factors can complicate these plans, as competing clubs routinely interview Rays coaches for other jobs, such as managerial positions or vacant bench positions.