Former White Sox GM Rick Hahn had to fire himself because Jerry Reinsdorf wouldn't
Briefly

Rick Hahn served as the Chicago White Sox general manager from 2012 to 2023, leading one of the team's first significant rebuilds under Jerry Reinsdorf’s ownership. The team's efforts resulted in only two playoff appearances and no series wins. Following a poor performance in the 2022 season and a disastrous start to 2023, Hahn suggested that his dismissal might be necessary if improvements did not materialize. He recounted a conversation with Reinsdorf discussing the team's struggles and options moving forward.
Hahn revealed more details about what led to his firing in 2023, implying he may have orchestrated it himself. He acknowledged the team's underperformance in the 2022 season and the disastrous start to 2023.
In a conversation with Jerry Reinsdorf, Hahn stated that if the team did not improve, Reinsdorf would have to fire him. Reinsdorf initially dismissed this idea.
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