Interview with Jerry Reinsdorf

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In a rare, wide-ranging interview on ESPN 1000, Reinsdorf, who is the chairman of the White Sox and Bulls, also discussed steroids and why he thinks his Sox have struggled this season.

 

"I think we've moved on [from Peavy trade talks with the San Diego Padres]," Reinsdorf said. "I think we were ready to do it last week, but we have to move on. We can't just keep everybody in limbo.

 

"There's a reason why a player has a no-trade contract, because he doesn't like to be traded. I thought it was a long shot. I know a lot of National League pitchers don't like to pitch in the American League. It's much tougher in the American League. I always thought [the trade possibility] was a 50-50 proposition."

 

With a general manager as aggressive as Ken Williams, Reinsdorf didn't discount the possibility of other moves being made.

 

"Quality pitchers are very hard to find, but you never want to underestimate Kenny," Reinsdorf said. "He's always thinking.

 

"But maybe it was a good wake-up call for Clayton Richard [who reportedly was part of the trade talks]. He came out and pitched a heck of a game the other night. Maybe we don't need Jake Peavy."

 

Reinsdorf said it was too early to assess the Sox, but he did spot weaknesses.

 

"Obviously, we haven't hit," he said. "Starting pitching has been less than what we hoped for. The bullpen has been excellent. The biggest thing holding us back is we haven't hit. I'm sure we will. You're looking at a bunch of guys who hit in the past, and there's no reason to think they won't hit again.

 

"I certainly didn't think we'd be five games under .500. We're not doing as well as I thought, but it's still a wide-open division."

 

 

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On the bottom there's a link to the actual interview.

 

 

[elrockinMT]

Thanks for the post on this Tommy

[greg775]

Jerry makes sense in his comments, but Detroit is close to saying it is the Tigers' decision this year. 25-18 isn't a bad record. We need them to come down to .500 land soon. They just abused the Royals today.