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Williams had been Chicago's general manager for
2001-12 before moving into the executive VP role. Hahn joined
the White Sox in 2000 as the assistant general manager and was
promoted to GM in 2012 to replace Williams.
Both helped build the 2005 White Sox club that won the World
Series.
The team said in a news release that it will search for "a
single decision-maker to lead the baseball operations
department" with the goal of making a hire by the end of the
2023 season.
"This is an incredibly difficult decision for me to make because
they are both talented individuals with long-term relationships
at the White Sox," White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in a
statement. "Ken is like a son to me, and I will always consider
him a member of my family. I want to personally thank Ken and
Rick for all they have done for the Chicago White Sox, winning
the 2005 World Series and reaching the postseason multiple times
during their tenures. I have nothing but the greatest respect
for them as people and appreciate the commitment and passion for
the White Sox they exhibited over the years."
The White Sox entered Tuesday's game against the Seattle
Mariners with a 49-76 record, a distant fourth place in the
American League Central. They won the division in 2021 but fell
short of lofty expectations last year, finishing 81-81 and
missing the playoffs.
"Ultimately, the well-worn cliche that professional sports is
results-oriented is correct," Reinsdorf said. "While we have
enjoyed successes as an organization and were optimistic heading
into the competitive window of this rebuild, this year has
proven to be very disappointing for us all on many levels. This
has led me to the conclusion that the best decision for the
organization moving forward is to make a change in our baseball
department leadership."
--Field Level Media
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