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Chris Getz To Oversee White Sox Player Development

Oct 17, 2016 7:55 AM

The Chicago White Sox will replace Nick Capra with Chris Getz as director of player development, according to a Major League source.

Capra was named the team's third-base coach for the 2017 season, but the Getz hiring hasn't been officially announced.

Getz, 33, was taken by the White Sox in the fourth round of the 2005 MLB Draft out of the University of Michigan.

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White Sox Hire Rick Renteria As Manager

Oct 3, 2016 12:16 PM

The Chicago White Sox have hired Rick Renteria as manager to replace Robin Ventura.

Ventura said Sunday that he would not return to the position next season.

Renteria spent 2016 as bench coach for the White Sox. He also managed the Chicago Cubs in 2014 to a 73-89 record.

"I appreciate this tremendous opportunity to manage the Chicago White Sox," Renteria said in a statement. "It is a great honor as well as a great responsibility. Over the past season as Robin Ventura's bench coach, I have gotten to know the players and staff very well, and I look forward to helping us achieve our goals together."

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Robin Ventura Won't Return As White Sox Manager

Oct 3, 2016 12:13 PM

Robin Ventura announced Sunday he will not return as manager of the White Sox next season.

Speaking after Chicago's season-ending 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins, Ventura said it was "a personal decision." He was in the last year of his contract.

The Chicago Sun-Times reported Saturday that bench coach and former Cubs manager Rick Renteria will likely take over, but the team did not immediately announce a replacement. White Sox general manager Rick Hahn is scheduled to address reporters Monday.

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Report: Robin Ventura Not Expected To Return To White Sox

Oct 2, 2016 7:31 PM

The Chicago White Sox are not expected to retain Robin Ventura as manager and will replace him with bench coach Rick Renteria, according to multiple reports.

The Chicago Sun-Times was first to report news of the White Sox's intended move.

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