Manager Ozzie Guillen met with White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf today, but he says he left the meeting with no resolution about his future, according to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune (Twitter links). Guillen is under contract with the White Sox next year, but he has made it known that he's displeased with his current contract and wants a raise.
"[Bleep] the years. I want more money," he said.
Guillen told Gonzales that he believes GM Kenny Williams would like him to return in 2012, but repeated that he wouldn't return with just one year remaining on his contract. One way or another, Guillen is looking for resolution and it sounds more and more like he's content to leave the White Sox after this season.
"We wish it could be over and we can move on – here or somewhere else," he said.
Marlins manager Jack McKeon announced that he'll retire after the season. Until the Marlins hire a new skipper, Guillen will be linked to the opening in Miami.
Jose_Bautista
I like him for his straight forward attitude!!
mwagner26
Disregard baseball, acquire currency.
YanksFanSince78
I use to respect Ozzie for his blunt attitude but he really comes off as a jerk. He won’t return with just 1 year left on his deal? How about honor the contract you signed because since winning the WS you’re team has been less than a “real” playoff contender. 2 mediocre seasons in a week divisions and 3 below .500 finishes doesn’t scream “Sign me or else I walk!!!!!”.
Sean
blunt
Joseph Cecala
I have trouble believing Ozzy said that
Sean
Who in baseball is more entertaining than Ozzie Guillen?
The guy does not give a flying Fk what anyone thinks of him
StanleyHudson
JD Drew…..how’d you miss that one?
JacksTigers
Future? What future?
jwsox
See ya oz. Thanks for 05 and shipping a marlins prospect up to us when you get traded.
SalvadorM
Adios amigo.
Jeffrey Eric Gross
I’m pretty sure he can’t quit and work for money elsewhere
the_show
Screw you Ozzie you don’t get to make demands when you produce crappy product
mark3905
What am I missing here. The Sox picked up his option for 2012 already. How can he not return if he’s under contract? (Excluding, of course, being fired or traded.)
sergio
he is a distraction, and a clown, and a walking blasphemy, I’d be happy to get rid of him and his dumb-tweeter son
sergio
also, I dont think its right to let him manage next year, he should be banned for as long as his current deal lasts