GM: White Sox open to rebuild, but no rentals

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CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox are at least open to the idea of a rebuild and are not interested in trading for short-term rental players to spark a struggling team, general manager Rick Hahn said.

Hahn acknowledged the White Sox were “mired in mediocrity” with a 46-48 record heading into Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers. They had dropped six of seven and were seven games out of the second wild card — and 10 behind AL Central leader Cleveland.

With the Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline approaching, Hahn said the White Sox have “to stay open-minded.” But they are ruling out adding short-term rental players who could only help the team this year.

They are, however, at least willing to consider just about any other action, even a major rebuild. And Hahn said that includes chairman Jerry Reinsdorf.

If the Chicago White Sox were to go …

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