White Sox fans welcomed the news Thursday that team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf has reached a long-term agreement that sets a framework for minority investor Justin Ishbia to eventually take controlling interest in the team.

Reinsdorf, 89, has owned the franchise since 1981 when he and Eddie Einhorn led a group to purchase the Sox from Bill Veeck. Since then, the Sox have won one World Series in 2005 and have reached the playoffs six other times.

“We need something new in this city. We’re tired of the same stuff. I think it’s nice that we’ll have ownership that’ll do something new,” Jack Frangella, 22, of Garfield Ridge, said Thursday outside Rate Field before the Sox’ win over the Detroit Tigers.

“I think it gives us a little bit more hope as to the future of the team,” he added. “Honestl

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