MLB TV Reality Show on White Sox Front Office

[David]

This should be pretty damn cool...

 

 

Secaucus, N.J. - MLB Network today announced that Chicago White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, General Manager Ken Williams and Manager Ozzie Guillen will be featured in The Club, an original reality series produced for MLB Network by MLB Productions that will air this summer. As a follow up to 2009's The Pen featuring the Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen, The Club will follow Reinsdorf, Williams and Guillen with unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to a Major League Baseball club's front office. The Club is scheduled to premiere on MLB Network on Sunday, July 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Throughout each episode, The Club will focus on the realities and challenges both on and off the field for the men who run one of MLB's most storied franchises. Beginning this month through to the Trade Deadline on July 31, MLB Productions' cameras will capture footage at The Club's Spring Training camp in Arizona, during roster meetings, on Opening Day, on the road for away games and to get a look at Reinsdorf, Williams and Guillen away from the ballpark. The series will also feature personnel who work within the front office, including Assistant General Manager Rick Hahn, Pitching Coach Don Cooper and Batting Coach Greg Walker.

"The success of The Pen last season showed that fans want to learn more about their favorite teams, players and managers on and off the field," said Tony Petitti, president and CEO of MLB Network. "This season we'll give fans unprecedented access to one of the most dynamic managers and front office staffs in Major League Baseball."

"The core of our baseball operations staff has been together now for many years," said Ken Williams, White Sox general manager. "The White Sox can be described pretty accurately as a family, even down to the unique relationships we all enjoy with one another. We understand that fans want a glimpse inside a baseball club's front office, want to see how decisions are made and want to watch as a spring training roster comes together to form a team. We hope The Club provides that type of insight into the White Sox this summer for baseball fans."

The Club is produced by MLB Productions. Gary Waksman is the Lead Producer, Robert Haddad is the Coordinating Producer, and David Check is the Executive Producer. Throughout production, Haddad will post video blogs following each shoot to the MLB Productions website.

"It's our goal to come up with new ways to give fans behind-the-scenes access to Major League Baseball clubs and its players," said David Gavant, Executive in charge of Production and Vice President, MLB Productions. "With The Club, our second reality-based series, we will give viewers an exclusive look into the daily lives of the White Sox front office staff both on and off the field."

The Club is the fifth series produced for MLB Network by MLB Productions, following Prime 9, Baseball Seasons, Triumph & Tragedy and The Pen.

 

 

Don't have a link yet.

 

Although there's a mention here... http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/hiestand-tv/2010-02-18-olympics-nbc-live-coverage_N.htm

[UMFan83]

The White Sox are one of MLB's most storied franchises?

[jersey cubs fan]

eight men out was a story.

[David]

The White Sox are one of MLB's most storied franchises?

 

 

I can name a whole bunch that are a whole lot less storied (obviously a subjective thing)... :confused:

 

 

From the black sox stuff to all the bill veeck stuff, I think they have their share of baseball lore...

[apete6]

The White Sox are one of MLB's most storied franchises?

 

 

I can name a whole bunch that are a whole lot less storied (obviously a subjective thing)... :confused:

 

 

From the black sox stuff to all the bill veeck stuff, I think they have their share of baseball lore...

 

They were one of the charter franchises of the American League, have won 3 world titles, play in a top-3 media market and have several hall-of-fame players. They're certainly not top 4 (Yanks, Red Sox, Cubs, Dodgers), but probably top 5-10.

[jersey cubs fan]

The White Sox are one of MLB's most storied franchises?

 

 

I can name a whole bunch that are a whole lot less storied (obviously a subjective thing)... :confused:

 

 

From the black sox stuff to all the bill veeck stuff, I think they have their share of baseball lore...

 

They were one of the charter franchises of the American League, have won 3 world titles, play in a top-3 media market and have several hall-of-fame players. They're certainly not top 4 (Yanks, Red Sox, Cubs, Dodgers), but probably top 5-10.

 

Those five, plus Reds, Cardinals, Tigers, Giants and I guess Philly and Baltimore, and maybe Pittsburgh, make up the top of the most storied franchises. The White Sox are probably ahead of Detroit, Baltimore and Pittsburgh, plus maybe Philly on that list.

[Garwilly]

The White Sox are one of MLB's most storied franchises?

 

 

I can name a whole bunch that are a whole lot less storied (obviously a subjective thing)... :confused:

 

 

From the black sox stuff to all the bill veeck stuff, I think they have their share of baseball lore...

 

They were one of the charter franchises of the American League, have won 3 world titles, play in a top-3 media market and have several hall-of-fame players. They're certainly not top 4 (Yanks, Red Sox, Cubs, Dodgers), but probably top 5-10.

 

Cubs over Cards?

[apete6]

The White Sox are one of MLB's most storied franchises?

 

 

I can name a whole bunch that are a whole lot less storied (obviously a subjective thing)... :confused:

 

 

From the black sox stuff to all the bill veeck stuff, I think they have their share of baseball lore...

 

They were one of the charter franchises of the American League, have won 3 world titles, play in a top-3 media market and have several hall-of-fame players. They're certainly not top 4 (Yanks, Red Sox, Cubs, Dodgers), but probably top 5-10.

 

Cubs over Cards?

 

Depends on how you define "storied". If it is by national following, its the Cubs hands-down. If it is by success, then the Cubs are one of the least storied teams and the Cards what, 3rd?

[jersey cubs fan]

Depends on how you define "storied". If it is by national following, its the Cubs hands-down. If it is by success, then the Cubs are one of the least storied teams and the Cards what, 3rd?

 

Cards would be 2nd, no? In terms of titles. I think the concept of storied combines a lot of things, like history, well known players, popularity and or fan awareness, success, iconic nature of the stadium. etc.

[Ryne Ween]

This could be hilarious.

[TruffleShuffle]

hope they got the bleep button ready for ozzie.

[Magdal]

Storied? If by success it's Yanks, Dodgers and Cards in that order by pennants won.

 

Storied by colorful things through the decades? Black Sox scandle is ALL the Sox have to claim. (gotta share Veek with the Browns) Some may wanna add Dico Demo nite. Yanks still rule there: Ruth and Murderers row with Gherig to Mantle, Maris and Ford....Yankee Stadium and Mel Allen and Casey....Steinbrunner and Martin.

 

Second is a tuff call between St.Louis and Brooklyn/LA.....Hornsby to Frisch and the Gashouse Gang with Dizzy, et al....Musial to Gibson to Whitey ball. Harry and Jack Buck. NO POINTS for ball Park. Dodgers' lovable Bums become a real story after Jackie and friends join up in '45. The intrigue of the move from Brooklyn to Chaves Ravine....Wills and Koufax.

 

Next it's a toss up between the Red Sox and the Cubs....you all know the story here. ( Like Veek, Harry must me shared)

 

The Philly's are NOT storied at all. A mention for the Whiz kids that were never WS champs.

 

The Giants and Detroit get a mention for #6 and 7. Mathewson, McCarthy Hubble, Mays...the Miracle at Coogans Bluff, Leo the Lip vs. Ty Cobb and Greenburg (nod to the Giants) I admit to being a NL whore....I'm sure Boston Fans put them right up there with the Yanks for 1st.

 

OK...what teams did I overlook?

[jersey cubs fan]

Why Detroit more storied than Philly?

[Magdal]

Why Detroit more storied than Philly?

The Phillies were the joke of the Nat. league 'till the '50s...they did not win a WS 'till the '80s!! They got notice in '64 for a good team that collapsed in the final 2 weeks, but thats not a good story!

 

They have NO Cobb or Greenburg in their history, and the Tigers have won many pennants over the years.

 

The town itself took little notice of them until the Athletics decided to become a farm system for the Yankees, and eventually moved to KC.

[jersey cubs fan]

Why Detroit more storied than Philly?

The Phillies were the joke of the Nat. league 'till the '50s...they did not win a WS 'till the '80s!! They got notice in '64 for a good team that collapsed in the final 2 weeks, but thats not a good story!

 

They have NO Cobb or Greenburg in their history, and the Tigers have won many pennants over the years.

 

The town itself took little notice of them until the Athletics decided to become a farm system for the Yankees, and eventually moved to KC.

 

Philly has 7 pennants to Detroit's 10, they have an equally legendary announcer, they have numerous legendary players. I think each organization is fairly similar. Been around a very long time, some success, some legends.

[Magdal]

Why Detroit more storied than Philly?

The Phillies were the joke of the Nat. league 'till the '50s...they did not win a WS 'till the '80s!! They got notice in '64 for a good team that collapsed in the final 2 weeks, but thats not a good story!

 

They have NO Cobb or Greenburg in their history, and the Tigers have won many pennants over the years.

 

The town itself took little notice of them until the Athletics decided to become a farm system for the Yankees, and eventually moved to KC.

 

Philly has 7 pennants to Detroit's 10, they have an equally legendary announcer, they have numerous legendary players. I think each organization is fairly similar. Been around a very long time, some success, some legends.

I don't know who the Philly anouncer is now...is it the guy that called the Micheal Jack Schmit thing that's replayed so often? Ernie Harwell?

[fromthestretch]

Why Detroit more storied than Philly?

The Phillies were the joke of the Nat. league 'till the '50s...they did not win a WS 'till the '80s!! They got notice in '64 for a good team that collapsed in the final 2 weeks, but thats not a good story!

 

They have NO Cobb or Greenburg in their history, and the Tigers have won many pennants over the years.

 

The town itself took little notice of them until the Athletics decided to become a farm system for the Yankees, and eventually moved to KC.

 

Philly has 7 pennants to Detroit's 10, they have an equally legendary announcer, they have numerous legendary players. I think each organization is fairly similar. Been around a very long time, some success, some legends.

I don't know who the Philly anouncer is now...is it the guy that called the Micheal Jack Schmit thing that's replayed so often? Ernie Harwell?

 

He's referring to Harry Kalas.

[jersey cubs fan]

Why Detroit more storied than Philly?

The Phillies were the joke of the Nat. league 'till the '50s...they did not win a WS 'till the '80s!! They got notice in '64 for a good team that collapsed in the final 2 weeks, but thats not a good story!

 

They have NO Cobb or Greenburg in their history, and the Tigers have won many pennants over the years.

 

The town itself took little notice of them until the Athletics decided to become a farm system for the Yankees, and eventually moved to KC.

 

Philly has 7 pennants to Detroit's 10, they have an equally legendary announcer, they have numerous legendary players. I think each organization is fairly similar. Been around a very long time, some success, some legends.

I don't know who the Philly anouncer is now...is it the guy that called the Micheal Jack Schmit thing that's replayed so often? Ernie Harwell?

 

Isn't Ernine Harwell the Detroit announcer? Harry Kalas was the Philly announcer and he was the voice of NFL Films and Inside the NFL. Very well known, did the 7th inning stretch in Wrigley quite often. I only included him because you talked about other announcers.

[fromthestretch]

Why Detroit more storied than Philly?

The Phillies were the joke of the Nat. league 'till the '50s...they did not win a WS 'till the '80s!! They got notice in '64 for a good team that collapsed in the final 2 weeks, but thats not a good story!

 

They have NO Cobb or Greenburg in their history, and the Tigers have won many pennants over the years.

 

The town itself took little notice of them until the Athletics decided to become a farm system for the Yankees, and eventually moved to KC.

 

Philly has 7 pennants to Detroit's 10, they have an equally legendary announcer, they have numerous legendary players. I think each organization is fairly similar. Been around a very long time, some success, some legends.

I don't know who the Philly anouncer is now...is it the guy that called the Micheal Jack Schmit thing that's replayed so often? Ernie Harwell?

 

Isn't Ernine Harwell the Detroit announcer? Harry Kalas was the Philly announcer and he was the voice of NFL Films and Inside the NFL. Very well known, did the 7th inning stretch in Wrigley quite often. I only included him because you talked about other announcers.

 

My guess is that he's hung up on the phrase "have an equally legendary announcer", when neither Kalas (death) nor Harwell (retirement) are currently working for those respective franchises.

[NCCubFan]

Isn't Ernine Harwell the Detroit announcer? Harry Kalas was the Philly announcer and he was the voice of NFL Films and Inside the NFL. Very well known, did the 7th inning stretch in Wrigley quite often. I only included him because you talked about other announcers.

Harwell was the long-time Detroit announcer but is now retired. He's dying of brain cancer.