Renteria introduced as new White Sox manager

CHICAGO — Rick Renteria was named the 40th manager in White Sox history on Monday and was formally introduced during a news conference at U.S. Cellular Field. He succeeds Robin Ventura, whose five-year managerial tenure came to an end on Sunday.

“We feel in Rick we are now in the position to commit fully to him as our manager,” senior vice president and general manager Rick Hahn said. “He is obviously very well respected throughout this game, has an incredibly high baseball IQ and a tireless work ethic and is already well-respected throughout the clubhouse.”

Renteria served as bench coach this past season for the White Sox and managed the Cubs in 2014, joining Johnny Evers as the only people in the history of the franchises to manage both. Evers managed the White Sox for 123 games in 1924 and the Cubs for two stints in 1913 and 1921, covering 249 games.

“This opportunity, as any, is a great opportunity,” Renteria said. “I think if you give yourself to a task, realize the importance of it — without taking yourself too seriously — you can accomplish great things. These opportunities are fleeting and we’re going to try to take advantage every moment we have it.”

Renteria, 54, managed the Cubs after spending the previous six seasons on San Diego’s Major League coaching …

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