On Sunday, two days after the White Sox set the MLB record for losses in a season with 121, the team released a letter from owner Jerry Reinsdorf, in which he acknowledged the season as a "failure" and "embarrassing," thanked fans for continuing to support the team and outlined "bright spots" and next steps for the organization.
Reinsdorf seems to be focusing on internal improvement, which includes the search for a new manager. The White Sox fired Pedro Grifol on Aug. 8 after less than two years at the helm, shortly after a 21-game losing streak.
Reinsdorf also tried to call attention to "reasons for optimism about our future," like the Double-A Birmingham Barons winning the Southern League title. ... The White Sox ranked 11th in MLB's latest farm system ranking.
"Whether said out loud or written in a statement, words are easy," Reinsdorf wrote. "I understand we need to show our progress through action, and I commit to you that everyone associated with the White Sox is focused on returning this organization to the level of success we all expect and desire."
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