White Sox GM: Guillen's job is safe

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The struggling Chicago White Sox may change their roster through trades before the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline. One thing that won't be changing is Ozzie Guillen's managerial style.

Two seasons after guiding the White Sox to the 2005 World Series championship, Guillen is getting votes of confidence from team officials. Support also is coming from other managers, including Atlanta's Bobby Cox and the Cubs' Lou Piniella.

"They told me the same stuff I told my players," Guillen said before Monday's game at Tampa Bay. "Believe in yourself. You did it before. You're going through a tough learning process and you've got to continue to fight."

The White Sox had lost 22 of 27 entering a four-series with the Devil Rays, including three straight defeats over the weekend to the crosstown Cubs.

Chicago general manager Ken Williams reiterated Sunday that Guillen's job is safe. However, he did add "changes need to happen" to the roster. That could mean left-hander Mark Buehrle and others could be moved in trades.

-- AP