Word is coming down that Ozzie Guillen will be out of White Sox uniform as early as tonight. Reports allegedly claim that Guillen will head to Florida for a player to be named in a rare "trade." Guillen has one year left on his contract. The Sox need a new leader and infusion of energy and Ozzie, although a colorful figure, ran out of gas.
Since winning the World Series in 2005 with stellar post-season pitching, the Sox only made the playoffs one more time, in 2008. They lost to Tampa Bay in the first round of the AL Divsion series. Guillen leaves the Sox a winner, having a .523 percentage. He was also great copy for the Chicago press. He always had something to say, even if it caused a media stir.
But his season the Sox underperformed. With a high payroll, the Sox couldn't get out of their own way. In a key series with Detroit in late August. The Sox entered the series trailing the Tigers by 5 games. After being blasted 18-2 in one game, it was all but over. The Sox trailed by 8 games all but ending their chances. Another series with Detroit, saw the Sox lose 2 out of 3 games to fall further behind. In a series with Cleveland, the Sox lost crucial games at home. The Sox had a below .500 record at home and failed to draw a strong attendence. With losses piling up, management made a decision, it was time for Guillen to go.
