Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf said the \"year has been very painful for all,\" in a statement released Wednesday.
The White Sox are on pace to set the Major League record for losses. They dropped their 114th game on Wednesday afternoon.
\"Everyone in this organization is extremely unhappy with the results of this season, that goes without saying,\" Reinsdorf said. \"This year has been very painful for all, especially our fans. We did not arrive here overnight, and solutions won\'t happen overnight either.\"
Reinsdorf, 88, commented publicly for the first time since last season, when he fired front office executives Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams, replacing them with then-farm director Chris Getz, who became general manager.
\"Going back to last year, we have made difficult decisions and changes to begin building a foundation for future success,\" Reinsdorf said in the statement. \"What has impressed me is how our players and staff have continued to work and bring a professional attitude to the ballpark each day despite a historically difficult season. No one is happy with the results, but I commend the continued effort.\"