Getz is taking his time.
The Sox job has been opened since August when Grifol was fired. Since then, Getz has been deliberate in the process and that is a good thing.
Not only should a wide net be cast, but also the process should not be rushed.
They can also be patient because this is one of only two jobs on the market right now. The Marlins are also interested in Lombard, so if the Sox want him and Miami does too, that could speed up the process.
The White Sox also do not have to decide until after the World Series. That is when the offseason officially starts. That means the Sox have plenty of time to still talk with other candidates.
It would be nice for Getz to discuss the opening with some coaches with the Cleveland Guardians, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Tampa Bay Rays. Although maybe they have, but it has not been reported.
It would also be good for the Sox to talk with coaches from the New York Mets and Yankees. John Gibbons was Getz's last big-league skipper and has extensive managing experience too.
That is why being patient in this process is so valuable and why it is important to like how this process is going. However, there is still a chance this ends up with the wrong person getting the job. This is the White Sox we are talking about.