Before joining Toronto, Paddy spent 14 seasons with the Atlanta Braves in a variety of roles, including director of Latin American operations.

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It’s one thing to find an unwelcome house guest at your door. It’s a whole other thing when you walk through your door and find someone else living in your home.Chicago White Sox General Manager Kenny Williams said that’s what happened to him when he returned from a trip to find an intruder living in his high-end townhouse, The Chicago Sun-Times reported.According to the publication, Williams was away for a few days and returned to his Chicago home to discover that someone had been sleeping in his bed and eating his food. The long-time Major League Baseball GM then called police after confirming with family members that no one had visited the home.While Chicago police were at the scene, a man in a fur coat was spotted looking through a window and was questioned by officers. Investigators determined that the man, Wayne Field, matched a hospital ID bracelet found within the home, the newspaper reported.According to The Chicago Sun-Times, Williams approached Field while the 51-year old was being arrested and saw that he was donning his clothes, was in possession of his Cadillac keys and was wearing Williams’ 2005 World Series ring.Field was charged with burglary and was being held at the Cook County Jail on $100,000 bond.It’s unclear how long Field may have been living in the home, or if he is a White Sox fan.

CHICAGO, Nov. 22 (UPI) — A homeless man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into the townhouse of Chicago White Sox General Manager Kenny Williams, police said Tuesday.

Authorities charged Wayne Field III with entering Williams’ home near Chicago’s Grant Park during the weekend and drinking beer, eating pizza and defrosting a lobster while inside, the Chicago Tribune reported.

Police also accused Fields of dressing in Williams’ clothes and leaving the home with his 2005 World Series championship ring.

The 51-year-old suspect was arrested Monday evening when he allegedly returned to the home and was seen peeking inside, the newspaper said.

Police said Field, who was identified through a hospital bracelet left behind in the townhouse, was still wearing Williams’ fur, jeans and sweatshirt when arrested.

He was charged with residential burglary after giving his address as a homeless shelter and was being held on $100,000 bond, the Tribune reported.

A homeless man was arrested after he allegedly broke into the home of Chicago White Sox general manager Kenny Williams, drank some beer, made himself a pizza and even started to defrost a lobster before leaving wearing Williams’ clothes and his World Series ring.
A Cook County judge on Tuesday ordered 51-year-old Wayne Field III held in lieu of $100,000 on a felony charge of residential burglary.
Williams discovered the burglary of his townhouse in downtown Chicago when he returned from a trip Monday night. He saw beer bottles strewn about the house, frozen lobster that had been partially defrosted on a kitchen counter and the oven was still warm, a person with direct knowledge of what happened told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized by Williams to discuss the incident.
Not only that, but Williams’ bed was crumpled, as if someone had been on it.
“It was like Goldilocks,” said the person.
Police responding to the burglary spotted Field looking into the house from outside, said Andy Conklin, a spokesman for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. Field told police his name, which matched the name on a hospital wristband found inside Williams’ home. As police were questioning Field further, Williams told them that Field was wearing some of his clothes.
Field told police that he had broken into the house over the weekend, Conklin said. After he was handcuffed, Williams realized that a watch and his 2005 World Series ring were missing, the person told the AP.
Williams “looks at the guy and says, ‘Where is my ring?’” said the person, adding that the man turned around and showed Williams his handcuffed hands and the ring on one of his fingers.
Williams retrieved his ring and watch, but no longer wanted his clothes that Field was wearing, the person said.
Conklin said he believed that Field was represented by a public defender. The public defender’s office could not immediately confirm that one of its attorneys represented Field during the hearing.

Williams discovered the burglary of his townhouse in downtown Chicago when he returned from a trip Monday night. He saw beer bottles strewn about the house, frozen lobster that had been partially defrosted on a kitchen counter and the oven was still warm, a person with direct knowledge of what happened told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized by Williams to discuss the incident.

Not only that, but Williams’ bed was crumpled, as if someone had been on it.

“It was like Goldilocks,” said the person.

Police responding to the burglary spotted Field looking into the house from outside, said Andy Conklin, a spokesman for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. Field told police his name, which matched the name on a hospital wristband found inside Williams’ home. As police were questioning Field further, Williams told them that Field was wearing some of his clothes.

Field told police that he had broken into the house over the weekend, Conklin said. After he was handcuffed, Williams realized that a watch and his 2005 World Series ring were missing, the person told the AP.

Williams “looks at the guy and says, ‘Where is my ring?’” said the person, adding that the man turned around and showed Williams his handcuffed hands and the ring on one of his fingers.

Williams retrieved his ring and watch, but no longer wanted his clothes that Field was wearing, the person said.

Conklin said he believed that Field was represented by a public defender. The public defender’s office could not immediately confirm that one of its attorneys represented Field during the hearing.

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By Mark Gonzales

Tribune reporter

5:24 p.m. CST, November 16, 2011

MILWAUKEE — As the general managers’ meetings approaches a conclusion, the Chicago White Sox’s Ken Williams said he continues to lay the groundwork for the winter meetings on Dec. 5-8 in Dallas.

But he did sense that there is more of a sense of urgency at the GM meetings than in past Novembers.

“I will say the tone of these meetings is more serious and people are getting to the point a little sooner than usual,” Williams said. “So I don’t know if it’s a byproduct of this just being a different group of guys because there are a lot of new guys around, or just the seriousness of the individual situations that they want to get some things crossed off their list.”

Williams didn’t want to address how much playing time backup catcher Tyler Flowers would receive in 2012. A.J. Pierzynski is the incumbent and will make $6 million and has trade veto rights.

“Again, it’s too early because we don’t know what the club is going to look like,” said Williams, adding that any speculation would be disrespectful to new manager Robin Ventura.

Williams also defused another inquiry about the state of the bullpen with Chris Sale moving to the rotation. The Sox added Ronnie Veal and Jose Quintana to the 40-man roster last week and have veteran Will Ohman and Hector Santiago in addition to 2010 American League all-star Matt Thornton – who could be dealt to a contender.

“We’ll have a representative bullpen and a rotation that can compete, maybe a little younger,” Williams said. “But we’ll see how it works out.”

By Mark Gonzales, Tribune reporter

1:10 p.m. CDT, October 22, 2011

Chicago White Sox general manager Ken Williams said Saturday that he’s willing to listen to offers this off-season but won’t settle for minor league talent in return.

In an interview with WMVP-AM 1000, Williams admitted that the offers might not be overwhelming because so many players had subpar 2011 seasons.

Without naming names, Williams appeared willing to listen to offers for right fielder Carlos Quentin and pitchers John Danks, Gavin Floyd and Matt Thornton if the right proposals were tendered.

“What we have to do is weigh whatever they’re offering up against our chances for the next season,” Williams told the “Talking Baseball” show. “Because if we’re going to move our valuable pieces, it’s going to be for major league-ready talent as they can grow with this nice nucleus in place.”

Williams mentioned Dayan Viciedo, Tyler Flowers, Alejandro De Aza and Brent Morel as part of the nucleus.

Williams could seek to follow a plan after the 2006 season, when he acquired Danks and Floyd in trades involving Freddy Garcia and Brandon McCarthy.

Williams added that he would speak later with Adam Dunn, whom he said needed a break after the worst season of his productive major league career.

By Mark Gonzales

Tribune reporter

9:28 p.m. CDT, October 11, 2011

General manager Ken Williams indicated Tuesday that the Chicago White Sox will make an official announcement on their 2012 coaching staff in a few days.

“It’s probably a good idea that we inform them before we let you know,” Williams said.

While multiple sources indicated that Triple-A Charlotte manager Joe McEwing will take over the third base coaching duties and Mark Parent will leave the Philadelphia organization to become the bench coach, the hitting coach position has yet to be finalized.

Speaking in general terms about his staff, Ventura said, “we’re still going through that as far as the personalities and the people and who I’m comfortable with. It’s still in the process.”

One factor that could be under consideration is the added involvement by the coaching staff. Williams said that Ventura and first base coach Harold Baines will be involved more with the mental approaches of the Sox’s hitters.

“With the names we’re talking about internally, it will fit together such that Harold will be putting more time into the mental side of some of our hitters’ approaches,” Williams said. “He was pretty good at it and remains a valuable asset in that area.

“But he will take a greater role along those lines, as will Robin. That’s what I meant by a coaching staff that will work together. It’s all intertwined, not just on one guy to solve the problems of our hitters.”

Simply, Ventura could be choosing a candidate – whether it’s minor league hitting coach Jeff Manto , Charlotte hitting coach Tim Laker or a surprise instructor – who can step back and let Ventura and Baines express their opinions in addition to remaining an effective instructor.

 

Robin Ventura was introduced Tuesday as the Chicago White Sox’s new manager and said he has had plenty of congratulatory phone calls. The best advice he’s heard: be himself.

Ventura, who has no major league coaching or managerial experience, says he is humbled and honored to be the team’s 39th manager. He played for the White Sox for 10 years.

He replaces Ozzie Guillen, who is now manager of the Florida Marlins.

General manager Ken Williams said Ventura’s leadership abilities are evident. He also said that before hiring Ventura he considered first baseman Paul Konerko as a player/manager, although they never talked about it.