Rick Renteria’s four-year tenure in Chicago ended on Monday. Who ranks as the White Sox’s best option for his replacement?
After four seasons in Chicago, Rick Renteria and the Chicago White Sox agreed to part ways on Monday. During his four-year tenure, Renteria guided the White Sox to a 236-309 overall record.
Chicago, a team laden with young talent, signed several big-name free agents ahead of the 2020 campaign including Yasmani Grandal, Dallas Keuchel, and Edwin Encarnacion. This resulted in the White Sox finishing 35-25 and the franchise’s first playoff appearance since 2008.
Of course, Chicago’s season ended abruptly with a 2-1 loss to the Oakland Athletics in the Wild Card Series. Critics questioned Renteria’s game management in game three when rookie Matt Foster was asked to make his postseason debut during a fourth-inning jam.
According to ESPN staff writer Jesse Rogers, White Sox GM Rick Hahn promised reporters the decision wasn’t provoked by Renteria’s game management in 2020. Rather, it was made to help propel the franchise’s next steps.
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) October 12, 2020
With the organization in win-now mode, which managerial candidate presents the best option to take Chicago to this next step? Consistent winning and championship aspirations.