Baseball notebook: Sox disagree with Guillen

The Chicago White Sox backed away from their manager Monday, publicly disagreeing with Ozzie Guillen’s assertion that Asian players are given privileges in the United States that Latinos are not afforded.

In his latest rant, the outspoken Guillen also said Sunday he’s the “only one” in baseball teaching young players from Latin America to stay away from performance-enhancing drugs and that Major League Baseball doesn’t care about that.

In Monday’s statement, the White Sox acknowledged Guillen’s background and his right to his opinion, but said they believe his views are incorrect.

Guillen said it’s unfair that Japanese players are assigned translators when they come to the U.S. to play pro ball, but Latinos are not.

Showalter set to take Baltimore’s reins

Buck Showalter is pledging to restore the luster to the Baltimore Orioles, a legacy franchise that has fallen on hard times.

Showalter built contenders with the New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers, but the 32-73 Orioles – the majors’ worst team – will be a test for his renowned preparation, attention to detail and ability to work with young players.

Showalter, who has an 882-833 career record, succeeds interim manager Juan Samuel, who was 17-34 after Dave Trembley was fired June 4.

The Toronto Blue Jays have matched an American League record by hitting six doubles in an inning against the New York Yankees.

Travis Snider led off the seven-run fifth inning with a two-base hit against A.J. Burnett. Snider also had the sixth double. In between, Fred Lewis, Jose Bautista, Vernon Wells and Aaron Hill all doubled off Burnett.

The Milwaukee Brewers and outfielder Corey Hart have agreed to a $26.5 million, three-year contract extension through 2013. … The Boston Red Sox put center fielder Mike Cameron back on the 15-day DL and recalled outfielder Daniel Nava from Triple-A Pawtucket.