The 2022 Chicago White Sox remain ghastly underachievers.
Just in the last week they’ve dropped must-win matchups to the three division rivals and continue to watch manager Tony La Russa make baffling in-game decisions.
Not only has that led to some much-deserved criticism from fans and media alike, it’s also spilled over to the usually friendly pre-and post-game shows on NBC Sports Chicago, where former Sox manager Ozzie Guillen provides insight as an analyst.
Well, that insight appears to have rubbed MLB insider Jon Heyman the wrong way, because after Guillen chastised La Russa’s management, Heyman accused Ozzie of trying to insult his was back into the dugout.
Guillen responded by challenging Heyman to a boxing fight—for charity, of course—insisting that their feud was now personal.
Ozzie Guillen & Scott Podsednik have had enough
Podsednik: "We need to hear Tony [La Russa] say 'the way we're taking the field and what we're doing is unacceptable.'"
Ozzie: "I want him [La Russa] to be THAT guy. The White Sox need THAT guy." pic.twitter.com/p1L48eJPg4
— White Sox Talk (@NBCSWhiteSox) July 12, 2022
Hate me why? Because of bad English? Because I won? Am loud? Good looking? Rich? I don't need to insult anyone to get a job. Maybe you think I do. Tired you putting me down. Maybe you think you can because your privilege and I am not?
— Ozzie Guillen (@OzzieGuillen) July 13, 2022
I have always defended Tony because I love the guy in many ways. So don't talk shit without knowing who I talk to and what I say. My wife will be piss and I have changed but you asked for it. You clown. You will never be better then anything you do in life including tv. Payaso
— Ozzie Guillen (@OzzieGuillen) July 13, 2022
I apologize to @NBCSChicago and my family but tired of Jon Heyman using me as his punching bag. He is not here in Chicago he don't know anything stop lying stealing people money with bad stories. Am a man before it all and I won't let him insult me like that.
— Ozzie Guillen (@OzzieGuillen) July 13, 2022
Jon you hate me and always bad mouth me. Let's settle it. Let's raise money Jon me and you the ring. Whatever money we raise goes to charity. I am not perfect, but tired you hiding behind you a writer.
— Ozzie Guillen (@OzzieGuillen) July 13, 2022
You’re claiming when you said he’s Rick Renteria w/credentials that was a compliment? That’s u being negatuve, not me. I also know you interviewed in SD after saying u didn’t want to manage. It is true I’ve been negative on u after observing u up close in Miami — just my opinion.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 13, 2022
I will not box you as you challenged but will agree to give $500 to the charity of your choice if you do the same for mine. And we can call a truce then if you like.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 13, 2022
Well then!
It doesn’t seem like this fight will actually happen, but let’s check out the tale of the tape anyways:
| Jon Heyman | Vs. | Ozzie Guillen |
| 61 | Age | 58 |
| N/A | Ht | 5-11 |
| N/A | Wt | 150+ lbs. |
Hmm. Ok, not a ton to go off of there. Let’s set the line at Ozzie Guillen (-450), Jon Heyman (+550). Ozzie gets the significant edge considering A) he’s a former pro athlete and B) he clearly just wants a reason to throw a punch at a reporter without consequences.
Who ya got?
