As one of the most popular players from the 2005 champions, Pierzynski would be an obvious choice for the post-Ventura Sox. He said he still keeps in touch with Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, who may not hire the manager, but obviously has a say. Pierzynski will have an easy transition to the broadcast booth after baseball if he decides to go that route, having worked for Fox in the last few postseasons. He told me last year he would manage in the right situation if asked, but would not be willing to go to the minors and work his way up, the old school way.