DETROIT (AP) — Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf labeled his team's record-shattering losing season “embarrassing” and a “failure” that he said was his responsibility. Reinsdorf released a letter to fans as the White Sox entered their final game with a 40-121 record, the most losses of any major league club since 1900. “By all measures, our on-field performance this season was a failure,” Reinsdorf wrote.
“As the leader of this organization, that is my ultimate responsibility. There are no excuses.” “I want to thank you for continuing to support the team throughout what was an embarrassing season,” he added.
“You all deserved better. This season’s performance was completely unacceptable and the varying reactions and emotions from our fanbase are completely understandable.” Chicago broke the post-1900 record for losses , which had been held by the 1962 New York Mets, who went 40-120 during the franchise's inaugural season.
The overall big league mark was set by the 1899 Cleveland Spiders at 20-134. Reinsdorf, 88, headed a group that purchased control of the White Sox in 1981 and the NBA's Chicago Bulls in 1985. The only World Series title under Reinsdorf came in 2005.
“Every blown save, every defensive miscue, every shutout, every sweep — hurt,” he said. “It was a long, painful season for us all. We recognize, on a daily basis, that it is our responsibility to earn your trust, attention, time and support.
We vow to take that approach d.