Ozzie Guillen is about to take the citizenship oath:

Ozzie Guillen, the Venezuelan-born manager of the World Series champion Chicago White Sox, will celebrate his 42nd birthday Friday by becoming a U.S. citizen.

Guillen, his wife, Ibis, and their son Oney will be sworn in by a U.S. District Court judge at a ceremony in Chicago, the White Sox said Thursday.

"He always has said that he wanted to be a citizen," White Sox spokeswoman Katie Kirby said. "He's really made his career and a second life here."

Congratulations to Ozzie, and welcome to the club!