Chicago Sun-Times: Ozzie goes off on Ozzie… again

“And as long as this continues, besides blaming the players, you have to blame me… My job is to put the people in the best situation to have success,” [said Guillen].

“Because if I’m going to fail, I’m going to fail the right way. I’m going to lose my job pushing the right buttons. I’m going to leave here and say, ‘You know what? I did everything in my power, in my situation, to win.’ I’m going to put people there to perform for my team. They can take it either way. They can get mad if they’re not in the lineup. Meanwhile, it’s my job to win with the best players, not with my best friends.’‘
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The way Guillen sees it, too many players are going through the motions. A few too many players might even be worried about being traded or pending free agency. He sent a message to them, as well.

“I don’t blame the fans for being mad,’’ Guillen said. ‘‘I don’t blame Kenny Williams for being a little upset. It seems like we go through the motions.

“If they’re thinking about free agency here, if you continue to have the year you’re having, good luck in the market. That’s the way it is. You have a contract, and just because you have a contract, it doesn’t mean you’re going to be with the White Sox.’‘