Chris Sale sent home for reportedly cutting up White Sox throwback jerseys.
WTF is wrong with people these days?......The guy takes a blade to a uniform and cuts it up.
You get angry over something like that.....Strange people.
I personally would suspend the guy for 10 games.
You get angry over something like that.....Strange people.
I personally would suspend the guy for 10 games.
lol
CHICAGO -- The White Sox scratched ace Chris Sale from Saturday night's start against the Detroit Tigers due to a reported dispute over the team's uniforms.
According to ESPN and multiple reports, Sale expressed displeasure over having to wear the White Sox's 1976 navy, collared throwbacks, and the matter escalated from there, leading to a confrontation with a member of Chicago's front office. The team then decided to send Sale home from U.S. Cellular Field.
FanRagSports.com first reported that Sale cut up the 1976 throwbacks during batting practice so they couldn't be worn. Fox Sports reported that Sale's dislike for the uniforms was because he thought they were uncomfortable; Sale also thought the White Sox were putting "PR and jersey sales" ahead of winning.
The White Sox instead played in their 1983 white, red and blue throwbacks, which they have worn in the past.
News of Sale's removal from the scheduled start trickled out about an hour before the scheduled 7:15 p.m. ET first pitch in Chicago. White Sox general manager Rick Hahn clarified what occurred in a statement released at about 6:45 p.m. ET.
"Chris Sale has been scratched from tonight's scheduled start and sent home from the ballpark by the White Sox due to a clubhouse incident before the game," Hahn said. "The incident, which was non-physical in nature, currently is under further investigation by the club. The White Sox will have no additional comment until the investigation is completed."
Sale has had run-ins with the White Sox front office in the past, and sources around the team say his relationship is strained with executive vice president Kenny Williams and some members of the front office.
Williams had no comment on Saturday night's incident.
The White Sox clubhouse was open to reporters for only 20 minutes before it was closed for a team meeting before the game. Manager Robin Ventura did not discuss the incident later in his pregame availability.
Matt Albers started in Sale's place. The crowd booed when Albers was announced as the starter when the teams warmed up. First pitch was briefly delayed by rain.
The decision to scratch Sale was met with rampant speculation, especially considering the five-time All-Star has been mentioned in trade rumors in recent days.
The White Sox entered Saturday night in fourth place (46-50) in the American League Central, and Hahn recently told reporters he would be "open-minded" to all trade scenarios, with the exception of short-term rentals.
Hahn admitted that trading either his 27-year-old ace or Jose Quintana "may be extreme," even if the team decides to undergo a rebuild, but that did not stop the trade talk from picking up in the hours before Sale's scheduled start on Saturday.
The White Sox are reportedly asking for a massive haul in return for Sale -- one source told ESPN.com that Chicago is seeking five to seven prospects -- with the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers rumored to be among those interested.
Sale is 14-3 with a 3.18 ERA this season. He had 274 strikeouts in 2015, the most in the AL.
According to ESPN and multiple reports, Sale expressed displeasure over having to wear the White Sox's 1976 navy, collared throwbacks, and the matter escalated from there, leading to a confrontation with a member of Chicago's front office. The team then decided to send Sale home from U.S. Cellular Field.
FanRagSports.com first reported that Sale cut up the 1976 throwbacks during batting practice so they couldn't be worn. Fox Sports reported that Sale's dislike for the uniforms was because he thought they were uncomfortable; Sale also thought the White Sox were putting "PR and jersey sales" ahead of winning.
The White Sox instead played in their 1983 white, red and blue throwbacks, which they have worn in the past.
News of Sale's removal from the scheduled start trickled out about an hour before the scheduled 7:15 p.m. ET first pitch in Chicago. White Sox general manager Rick Hahn clarified what occurred in a statement released at about 6:45 p.m. ET.
"Chris Sale has been scratched from tonight's scheduled start and sent home from the ballpark by the White Sox due to a clubhouse incident before the game," Hahn said. "The incident, which was non-physical in nature, currently is under further investigation by the club. The White Sox will have no additional comment until the investigation is completed."
Sale has had run-ins with the White Sox front office in the past, and sources around the team say his relationship is strained with executive vice president Kenny Williams and some members of the front office.
Williams had no comment on Saturday night's incident.
The White Sox clubhouse was open to reporters for only 20 minutes before it was closed for a team meeting before the game. Manager Robin Ventura did not discuss the incident later in his pregame availability.
Matt Albers started in Sale's place. The crowd booed when Albers was announced as the starter when the teams warmed up. First pitch was briefly delayed by rain.
The decision to scratch Sale was met with rampant speculation, especially considering the five-time All-Star has been mentioned in trade rumors in recent days.
The White Sox entered Saturday night in fourth place (46-50) in the American League Central, and Hahn recently told reporters he would be "open-minded" to all trade scenarios, with the exception of short-term rentals.
Hahn admitted that trading either his 27-year-old ace or Jose Quintana "may be extreme," even if the team decides to undergo a rebuild, but that did not stop the trade talk from picking up in the hours before Sale's scheduled start on Saturday.
The White Sox are reportedly asking for a massive haul in return for Sale -- one source told ESPN.com that Chicago is seeking five to seven prospects -- with the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers rumored to be among those interested.
Sale is 14-3 with a 3.18 ERA this season. He had 274 strikeouts in 2015, the most in the AL.
Good thing Chris Sale never played for us.
Atlanta Braves Reportedly Have Interest In Chicago White Sox' Chris Sale.
The Atlanta Braves have interest in acquiring Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale, according to SB Nation's Chris Cotillo. The report comes as a surprise, considering the Braves are one of the worst teams in baseball, but could suggest they want to make true on their hopes of being a playoff contender in the next few years.
The White Sox have been fielding numerous calls on the AL Cy Young candidate, and are reportedly asking for around 5 top prospects, which one could argue is a king's ransom. However, the Braves have quietly developed their prospect pool, thanks to a few years of good drafting and tearing down their big club in favor of prospects. Some names the White Sox may be interested in are infielders Dansby Swanson and Ozzie Albies, pitchers Kolby Allard and Sean Newcomb, and even the inclusion of MLB players like Julio Teheran and Mallex Smith.
Sale, 27, is a five-time all-star, and is 14-3 this season, with a 3.18 ERA. Despite these impressive numbers, his strikeout rates are way down (from 11.8 K/9, to just 8.7 K/9) and his K/BB rate (4.45) is the lowest it has been since the White Sox made him a full time major league starter in 2012. Despite this, his controllability, along with his sustained success in Chicago, has teams salivating at the chance to have him lead their staff for the extended future.
In addition to interest from the Braves, there are reports the Texas Rangers could be pursuing a deal, as well the documented interest of the Boston Red Sox. The Los Angeles Dodgers also have the prospect depth to make a move for Sale if they pleased. Sale has been scratched from his next start, but it is reportedly for a team issue, and not for an impending trade.
The Atlanta Braves have interest in acquiring Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale, according to SB Nation's Chris Cotillo. The report comes as a surprise, considering the Braves are one of the worst teams in baseball, but could suggest they want to make true on their hopes of being a playoff contender in the next few years.
The White Sox have been fielding numerous calls on the AL Cy Young candidate, and are reportedly asking for around 5 top prospects, which one could argue is a king's ransom. However, the Braves have quietly developed their prospect pool, thanks to a few years of good drafting and tearing down their big club in favor of prospects. Some names the White Sox may be interested in are infielders Dansby Swanson and Ozzie Albies, pitchers Kolby Allard and Sean Newcomb, and even the inclusion of MLB players like Julio Teheran and Mallex Smith.
Sale, 27, is a five-time all-star, and is 14-3 this season, with a 3.18 ERA. Despite these impressive numbers, his strikeout rates are way down (from 11.8 K/9, to just 8.7 K/9) and his K/BB rate (4.45) is the lowest it has been since the White Sox made him a full time major league starter in 2012. Despite this, his controllability, along with his sustained success in Chicago, has teams salivating at the chance to have him lead their staff for the extended future.
In addition to interest from the Braves, there are reports the Texas Rangers could be pursuing a deal, as well the documented interest of the Boston Red Sox. The Los Angeles Dodgers also have the prospect depth to make a move for Sale if they pleased. Sale has been scratched from his next start, but it is reportedly for a team issue, and not for an impending trade.
This guy might be out the door tomorrow after that stunt.
Here he is wearing the same throw back uniform once before....What was his problem tonight?
