Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes from 670 The Score in Chicago criticized Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf for his recent comments in an interview with Greg Hinz of Crain’s Chicago Business. In the interview, Reinsdorf emphasized the necessity of a new stadium, suggesting a potential team relocation if the funding is not secured.
He also hinted that without a new stadium, his son might have to sell the team after his death. Reinsdorf attributed the financial constraints to the lack of attendance at the current stadium, pointing to an inability to generate sufficient revenue for top player salaries.
Bernstein and Holmes took issue with Reinsdorf’s remarks, accusing him of unfairly blaming the fanbase for financial challenges instead of addressing the team’s on-field performance. Holmes expressed disappointment in Reinsdorf’s use of Shohei Ohtani’s contract as an example, considering Reinsdorf had previously mocked it.
The hosts criticized what they perceived as a smear campaign against the loyal South-side neighborhood that has supported the team for over a century. They highlighted the lack of investment in players since the 2007 season and criticized Reinsdorf’s apparent lack of shame and awareness.
Bernstein also criticized the media’s role in perpetuating what he sees as Reinsdorf’s narrative, particularly regarding revenue projections for the new stadium. He expressed concern about inflated promises and commissioned studies, urging the media not to be complicit in spreading misinformation.
The hosts argued that the White Sox’s lack of competitiveness in the past decade is a key factor in low attendance, and they suggested that a consistently winning team would naturally attract more fans. They accused Reinsdorf of using attendance numbers as a negotiating tool for a new stadium, characterizing it as a shameless tactic.
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