Venable said he has been talking with White Sox players, and has seen lots of excitement and motivation coming out of the depths of despair last year.

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable is planning on Grady Sizemore being part of his first coaching staff in his new job.

According to multiple reports Tuesday night, the White Sox are set to name their next manager. Though the team has not officially confirmed the hire and cannot until after the World Series is over, it appears that Will Venable will take over at the helm in Chicago.

Will Venable has been a first-base coach, a third-base coach, a bench coach and associate manager at the major league level. All that experience — from his time with the Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers — has led Venable to the South Side.

By choosing Venable, it indicates the former Cubs coach is on board with an organization that was shredded and humbled the last two seasons.

Here's what we learned from Will Venable's introduction on Thursday, where we found out more about the hiring process and more.

Will Venable has worked for the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers since his playing career ended.

The White Sox officially announced Venable's hiring this morning, noting that he has agreed to a multiyear contract

The Princeton-educated Venable, who turned 42 on Tuesday, is stepping in for Pedro Grifol, who was fired in August with the White Sox on their way to a record-breaking 41-121 season.

New White Sox manager Will Venable wants Grady Sizemore, the interim manager for the White Sox at the end of last season, to remain on his coaching staff.

There is nowhere to go but up for Will Venable and the Sox, but there is also a lot of work ahead if they want to be contenders again anytime soon. Venable spoke with Jori Parys Friday.