The Chicago White Sox are in the midst of a disappointing 2022 season. The team was picked by many to win the World Series this year. But as of this article's writing, Chicago places a fairly distant third in the AL Central. White Sox manager Tony La Russa has dealt with his share of criticism this season as well. Former Chicago manager, Ozzie Guillen, recently called La Russa “Rick Renteria with credentials.” Guillen's comment caught MLB insider Jon Heyman's attention.
“Will be interesting to see if it’s possible to get someone’s job by insulting them on a postgame show,” Heyman tweeted in response to Guillen.
Guillen did not take kindly to Heyman's sarcastic response. He sent the following tweet in reference to Heyman's remark.
“My wife will be mad but tired of this liar talking about me. Your a jelous man that me with sh*t English do the job you do. All you do is lie about stories. I get paid to talk baseball just like you. I said I love Tony but I gave my opinion and he know how I feel. You always hate”
This led to a Twitter battle between Jon Heyman and Ozzie Guillen.
Hate me why? Because of bad English? Because I won? Am loud? Good looking? Rich? I don't need to insult anyone to get a job. Maybe you think I do. Tired you putting me down. Maybe you think you can because your privilege and I am not?
— Ozzie Guillen (@OzzieGuillen) July 13, 2022
I have always defended Tony because I love the guy in many ways. So don't talk shit without knowing who I talk to and what I say. My wife will be piss and I have changed but you asked for it. You clown. You will never be better then anything you do in life including tv. Payaso
— Ozzie Guillen (@OzzieGuillen) July 13, 2022
I apologize to @NBCSChicago and my family but tired of Jon Heyman using me as his punching bag. He is not here in Chicago he don't know anything stop lying stealing people money with bad stories. Am a man before it all and I won't let him insult me like that.
— Ozzie Guillen (@OzzieGuillen) July 13, 2022
You’re claiming when you said he’s Rick Renteria w/credentials that was a compliment? That’s u being negatuve, not me. I also know you interviewed in SD after saying u didn’t want to manage. It is true I’ve been negative on u after observing u up close in Miami — just my opinion.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 13, 2022
Not even about baseball anymore with you is personal so Lets make it personal
— Ozzie Guillen (@OzzieGuillen) July 13, 2022
Jon you hate me and always bad mouth me. Let's settle it. Let's raise money Jon me and you the ring. Whatever money we raise goes to charity. I am not perfect, but tired you hiding behind you a writer.
— Ozzie Guillen (@OzzieGuillen) July 13, 2022
This is a developing story. Guillen and Heyman are still currently going back-and-forth on Twitter.
Neither MLB Network nor the New York post likely is fond of Heyman getting into this feud. But the White Sox surely aren't thrilled about Guillen's involvement either.
As for the White Sox, Tony La Russa could be on the hot seat soon. He made another questionable managing decision against the Guardians yesterday which drew criticism from around the league.
This is undeniably a messy situation.
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