Ozzie Guillen takes MLB Twitter war with Jon Heyman to the next level
By Scott Rogust
Former Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen is in a Twitter war with MLB insider Jon Heyman.
Former MLB manager Ozzie Guillen made some waves in the MLB news cycle regarding his comments about Chicago White Sox skipper Tony La Russa. Guillen was incredibly critical of La Russa, calling him “Rick Renteria with credentials.”
After the comments were spread on social media, MLB insider Jon Heyman responded to them, asking if it’s possible for someone to get someone else’s job by “insulting them on a postgame show.”
Well, Guillen saw the tweet from Heyman, and it began a lengthy exchange between the two.
My wife will be mad but tired of this liar talking about me. Your a jelous man that me with shit English do the job you do. All you do is lie about stories. I get paid to talk baseball just like you. I said I love Tony but I gave my opinion and he know how I feel. You always hate https://t.co/YpmksSBngv
— Ozzie Guillen (@OzzieGuillen) July 13, 2022
Ozzie Guillen vs. Jon Heyman, an MLB Twitter war
Heyman did respond to Guillen, highlighting the comments he made about La Russa and the comparison to Renteria. That, and he brought up Guillen interviewing for the San Diego Padres job even after saying he did not want to manage. Heyman then said that he is negative about Guillen after “observing [him] up close in Miami.”
That is when Guillen said it was time to make things personal. And by personal, he issued a challenge for Heyman to meet him in the ring for charity.
Not even about baseball anymore with you is personal so Lets make it personal
— Ozzie Guillen (@OzzieGuillen) July 13, 2022
Your opinion has always sucked from me. I am not insulting anyone to get no job. If they call me to be commisoner I might take it don't mean I wanted it. Your a loser and always will be one.
— 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
Heyman was not on board with the challenge, instead saying he will donate $500 to Guillen’s charity of choice if he does the same for his charity of choice.
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
The White Sox are underperforming in 2022, who won the AL Central last season. They are five games behind the Minnesota Twins for first place in the division and are 3.5 games back for the third Wild Card spot as of July 13. La Russa has caught a bunch of heat throughout the first half of the season due to the team’s performance and his decision-making from fans and media alike.
Guillen managed the White Sox from 2004 until 2011. During his tenure, he helped managed the team to a World Series title in 2005. After he went 678-617 with the White Sox, Guillen signed on to manage the Miami Marlins in 2012. His stint lasted one season, as he was fired by the team after going 69-93.
For those wondering if a Guillen vs. Heyman fight was going to happen, the answer is no, per the MLB insider.
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