DBAHO Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 From da Trib, Not sure how far up the flow chart this eventually goes, White Sox fans, but there's talk of another Reinsdorf—the Chairman's son, Michael—having some say-so in organization decisions. Interesting that such talk would surface leading up to a SoxFest punctuated frequently by calls for Chairman Reinsdorf to sell the team to someone who would recognize that the so-called small-market franchise is located in the third-largest market in the country. Whatever, Michael Reinsdorf is a managing director for International Facilities Group in Northbrook, a company that develops sports facilities. Among other projects, Michael Reinsdorf designed and developed the James Jordan Boys & Girls Club & Family Life Center, developed the Berto Center and served as development consultant for Miller Park in Milwaukee and Comerica Park in Detroit, according to his bio on the company's Web site. There has been talk the Dodgers still are looking at trading for Magglio Ordonez, as well as Astros outfielder Richard Hidalgo, but the Dodgers weren't able to do anything until they get a new owner. You know, like the Sox. The Sox's pitching choices go from Bartolo Colon eating up innings to Carlos Castillo just eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 From da Trib, Not sure how far up the flow chart this eventually goes, White Sox fans, but there's talk of another Reinsdorf—the Chairman's son, Michael—having some say-so in organization decisions. Interesting that such talk would surface leading up to a SoxFest punctuated frequently by calls for Chairman Reinsdorf to sell the team to someone who would recognize that the so-called small-market franchise is located in the third-largest market in the country. Whatever, Michael Reinsdorf is a managing director for International Facilities Group in Northbrook, a company that develops sports facilities. Among other projects, Michael Reinsdorf designed and developed the James Jordan Boys & Girls Club & Family Life Center, developed the Berto Center and served as development consultant for Miller Park in Milwaukee and Comerica Park in Detroit, according to his bio on the company's Web site. There has been talk the Dodgers still are looking at trading for Magglio Ordonez, as well as Astros outfielder Richard Hidalgo, but the Dodgers weren't able to do anything until they get a new owner. You know, like the Sox. The Sox's pitching choices go from Bartolo Colon eating up innings to Carlos Castillo just eating. Please God, not another gerenation of Reinsdorf control of the Sox. (why don't we have a smiley with a gun to it's head?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Please God, not another gerenation of Reinsdorf control of the Sox. the team has been passed down before within a family - would deeply lessen the fears of an owner trying to break the elase and move us, and who knows what Michael is like - sons are not clones of their fathers - damn, mine aren't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 I know someone who works for Michael and they absolutely love him. Of course I know people who actually like his father. Michael would probably never get a fair shake running the White Sox because of his last name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loaiza21 Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Maybe he actually wants to win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 You never know. The younger Reinsdorf could have a whole different perception of the team. He might not have the "Reinsdorf mentality" when it comes to owning a team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez Ghost (old) Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 I say be afraid, be very afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 I have good feelings about Michael Reinsdorf - people who know him speak well of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 I say be afraid, be very afraid. I'm sure his son couldn't be as worse as his father (at least I don't think.) He seems like he has a whole different perspective of running the team. But for some reason the last name "Reinsdorf" just scares me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastime Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 For what it's worth, Peter Wirtz (Bill Wirtz's son) is next in line to run the Blackhawks once the old miser is rotting in Hell, and I and millions of other Hawks fans can't wait until the old coot is dirt surfing. Then, and only then will the team be run properly. "Like father, like son" is not always true. So don't fret just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 Oh, don't get me wrong. I'd certainly give the younger Reinsdorf the benefit of the doubt. I guess I'm going to have to stop trying to be funny. People take me literally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 The problem with him would be that he needs to make a profit from the team as well. We need an owner that will take a risk of losing money from time to time (i.e. absorb a contract instead of having to trade 6 prospects.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 The problem with him would be that he needs to make a profit from the team as well. We need an owner that will take a risk of losing money from time to time (i.e. absorb a contract instead of having to trade 6 prospects.) What a concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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