The Chicago White Sox have now set the record for most losses in a 162-game season, surpassing the previous record held by the 1962 New York Mets, who faced the unique challenges of being an expansion team. In stark contrast, the Sox had no such excuse. This dramatically poor performance has raised questions about the team's direction and leadership, particularly after the poor decisions made during the offseason.
Despite the White Sox's hopes that Chris Getz could quickly turn the team's fortunes around, the 2024 season has revealed that the belief was misguided. Their 10-42 record against division rivals highlights the challenges within the AL Central, a division that has suddenly become competitive, with strong teams like the Kansas City Royals investing talent and seeing immediate improvements.
As the White Sox continue languishing at the bottom of the standings, the AL Central now boasts quality managers and players, evidenced by the finalists for both the AL Manager of the Year and AL Cy Young awards, all of whom are from the division. This shift in power dynamics underscores the urgency for the White Sox to reassess their strategies and investments for the future.
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