Ozzie Guillen leaves White Sox

Ozzie Guillen, the only manager to lead a Chicago baseball team to a World Series title in the post-dead ball era, is leaving the White Sox--presumably to manage the Florida Marlins.

The Sox had a mediocre season marked by poor performances by high-salaried players, particularly Adam Dunn and Alex Rios.

But the entertaining Ozzie--and I remember his rookie of the year season in 1985--is still a champion.

"We certainly cannot thank Ozzie enough for all he has done during his eight seasons as manager of the Chicago White Sox, highlighted by an unforgettable 2005 World Series championship," said Jerry Reinsdorf, White Sox chairman. "I personally appreciate everything he has done for this organization, our fans and the city of Chicago. We shared the greatest moments together and wish him nothing but future success in baseball and in life."

"I have no regrets," Guillen said after the Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays last night. "Disappointed? Yes, because of the way we played this season."

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