“Basically his feeling was the White Sox were valuing PR and jersey sales more than his comfort and winning, and that’s why this incident took place”.
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Official: Chris Sale has been scratched from tonight’s scheduled start.
Samardzija had been listed as Saturday’s starter, and Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he was not notified of the change until noon, about four hours before game time.
“Sale asked that they not wear (throwbacks) on his day because they are uncomfortable“.
Trade rumors had been encircling the 27-year-old for most of the weekend – some including the Boston Red Sox and their prospect-rich farm system.
With ace Chris Sale scratched following a clubhouse incident, the White Sox used six pitchers Saturday night before their game against the Detroit Tigers was suspended by rain after eight innings tied at 3.
Sale has had run-ins with the White Sox front office in the past, and sources around the team told ESPN that his relationship is strained with executive vice president Kenny Williams and some members of the front office.
The White Sox released a statement on Twitter before the game against their division rivals, noting he was “sent home” because of a “clubhouse incident” that “is under further investigation”. Baltimore counters with Vance Worley (2-1, 3.16), who is making his second start since returning to the rotation for the first time since April.
Sale is tied for the most wins this season with Chris Tillman.
According to multiple reports, the incident was a disagreement, not between Sale and one of his teammates, but rather between the star pitcher and a member of team management.
Ken Rosenthal on Thursday reported the White Sox were offered a “king’s ransom” for Sale and simply said no.
Tigers RHP Anibal Sanchez (5-11, 6.60 ERA) starts the series finale Sunday against White Sox LHP Jose Quintana (8-8, 3.13).
The White Sox marketing department described the night as the “Throwback Game”.
The 19-year-old outfielder receives $4.9 million within 30 days of the deal’s approval by the commissioner’s office and $2.1 million on January 15.
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And that’s when the baseball world started having fun with this story. Manager Brad Ausmus said he wants to give Saltalamacchia some starts even though C James McCann is healthy.
