When Cleveland Indians first base coach Sandy Alomar declined the chance to become bench coach for the Chicago White Sox, he did so out of respect for White Sox manager Robin Ventura, Alomar told Terry Pluto of the Plain Dealer.
Ventura, who just finished his fourth year as skipper in Chicago, is believed to be on the hot seat following the team's third straight losing season. With that in mind, Alomar said he felt taking a job with the White Sox could "cause a problem."
Alomar, an aspiring manager himself, spoke with Pluto about the situation:
- "'I didn't want it to seem like I was coming in to replace Robin in case they stumbled out of the gate,' said Alomar.