Wed Oct 16 21:10:00 UTC 2024: ## White Sox Owner Jerry Reinsdorf Open to Selling Franchise, Talks with Former Pitcher Dave Stewart
**Chicago, IL** – Longtime Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf is reportedly open to selling the franchise, according to sources speaking with The Athletic’s Britt Ghiroli. Reinsdorf, who purchased the team in 1981, has been in active discussions with a group led by former MLB pitcher Dave Stewart.
The news comes after the White Sox endured the worst season in modern MLB history in 2024, surpassing the 1962 New York Mets with a staggering 121 losses. Reinsdorf himself acknowledged the team’s struggles in a statement released in September, stating, “Everyone in this organization is extremely unhappy with the results of this season, that goes without saying.”
The team’s lackluster performance follows a long stretch of disappointment, as the White Sox haven’t won a postseason series since their World Series triumph in 2005.
Stewart’s group, Smoke34, has prior experience in baseball ownership, having previously attempted to purchase Oakland’s stake in Oakland Coliseum. Stewart is also involved in efforts to bring an expansion team to Nashville.
While the potential sale of the White Sox remains unconfirmed, the news signals a significant shift in the franchise’s future. Reinsdorf’s decision, if confirmed, would mark the end of his long tenure as owner, leaving fans to speculate about the potential impact on the team’s future.
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