"My phone works": Former White Sox star throws hat in ring for manager

The Chicago White Sox finally relieved manager Pedro Grifol of his duties on Thursday. He had led the South Siders to a dreadful 28-89 record to date.

The White Sox had also lost 21 consecutive games prior to Tuesday, which tied the longest streak in American League history set by the Baltimore Orioles in 1988.

After the news was announced, former White Sox star A.J. Pierzynski discussed the future of the team.

"I hope they find the right guy and I hope they find a guy that's willing to rebuild the organization from the ground up," Pierzynski said. "As a White Sox fan, I hope they get the decision right, and oh yeah by the way guys, my phone works. I'd take phone calls."

Not only does Pierzynski hope for the White Sox to get this right, but he also threw his hat in the ring as a potential candidate to be the team's next manager.

For now, Grady Sizemore will take over as the interim manager, but they are expected to have a permanent replacement by the end of the season. Could it potentially be Pierzynski?

The former White Sox catcher spent eight years with the team, helping them win a World Series in 2005. The 47-year-old is also a two-time All-Star and a former Silver Slugger.

Pierzynski played under Ozzie Guillen during his time with the White Sox, but he might be an interesting choice to lead the club forward.

He has experience as a veteran leader in clubhouses, so it wouldn't be foreign to him.

We'll see what the South Siders decide to do at the end of the season.

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