WHITE SOX BITS BY MARK GONZALES
Sox assistant GM Rick Hahn a hot commodity
Assistant GM's name still being touted for top jobs
June 29, 2008
White Sox assistant general manager Rick Hahn talked to St. Louis and Pittsburgh about their vacant GM jobs last fall, and he's likely to draw more interest soon.Negotiating contracts is Hahn's primary responsibility, but his boss, Sox GM Ken Williams, believes Hahn is a capable talent evaluator as well."He's probably overqualified to be a GM," Williams said Saturday. "Rick is one of the smartest people I know and one of the most prepared people you'll ever find. There are a lot of people who have those qualities, but the management skills aren't equal, and [he has] the personality to deal with all the many personalities that you find in this game."The day he becomes a general manager will be the day my job gets a lot harder."
That could occur soon. Hahn backed out of consideration with the Cardinals and Pirates, but his name already has surfaced for the Seattle job if the Mariners look outside the organization this off-season.Hahn has expanded his portfolio, as evidenced by his scouting of No. 1 pick Gordon Beckham before the amateur draft."Every aspect of all the things we do, he has been involved in," Williams said. "In many cases he has been in the forefront of our thinking in player acquisitions."Hahn, a New Trier High graduate, said he aspires to become a GM but appreciates working for Williams and Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf in his home area."The fact is, last off-season I gave Jerry and Kenny my word that I would only leave the Sox for a handful of specific opportunities that make the most sense for my family," Hahn said. "So, barring something unforeseen, they're stuck with me for a little while longer."
Extra inningsPaul Konerko will leave Sunday for a brief rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Charlotte if his left oblique muscle responds well. He took batting practice Saturday for the first time since he got hurt two weeks ago. "This was obviously a big day on the field," Konerko said. "But up until now, every test that we've had, starting with last Sunday with all the little tests that we've built up leading up to today, I've passed easily." … The Sox had internal discussions but decided for now against trying to re-sign veteran pitcher Freddy Garcia, who is rehabbing from shoulder surgery. Garcia, who is expected to audition in front of scouts in four weeks, has drawn strong interest from the Yankees, Mets and Tigers.
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