Moments after Jose Abreu was introduced by the Houston Astros after signing a three-year contract with the World Series champions, White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf issued a statement about the former Sox slugger who played nine seasons on the South Side.
“José Abreu deservedly belongs among the roster of White Sox franchise all-time greats,” Reinsdorf said. “His determination and commitment to the game each and every day made him the consummate professional, always leading by example. It was my fervent hope that José would never wear another uniform, as I told him many times throughout the years. Unfortunately, hope is not always translated into reality. While we ended up in different places in the business side of the game, José and I always shared the same love of baseball.
