First-year manager Will Venable spoke to reporters Thursday morning in the Rate Field dugout and discussed his excitement for Opening Day, lineup decisions, managing style, bullpen roles and more.

After signing a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs in the offseason, Travis Jankowski pivoted and found his way to the cross-town White Sox, reuniting with new manager Will Venable.

The coming months on the South Side might not be a barrel of fun. But they’re still coming, like it or loathe it, ready or not.