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Paul Sullivan: Pedro Grifol doesn’t need a T-shirt slogan to win back disgruntled White Sox fans

White Sox manager Pedro Grifol speaks at an introductory news conference for outfielder Andrew Benintendi on Jan. 4, 2023, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

CHICAGO — During a postgame news conference last June at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa showed up wearing a T-shirt with the word “FAMILY” spelled out in capital letters above the team’s logo.

It was clearly a message of unity during a trying time for both the Sox and La Russa, who was in the spotlight for some head-scratching in-game decisions.

During a June 11 home game against the Texas Rangers, the first volley of “Fire Tony” chants was heard at the ballpark.

“They are coming to the game and they can say whatever they

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