Chris Sale Scratched From Tonight's Start Because He Cut Up Throwback Jerseys

[GoCrazyFolks76]

If the jersey really didn't fit the players correctly and was uncomfortable to play in, let alone pitch in, I can understand why he refused to wear it. Why would he want to risk having a bad outing just so the sox can sell some more jerseys.

[KGoldin]

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Hysterical
Sadly it will hurt my fantasy team, especially if he goes to Texas where he is rumored to go.
But how nuts is that
How can He not be suspended for destroying team property?

[STLHAMMER32]

I'll throw in my 2 cents in defense of Sale...

If I'm not mistaken, most teams do allow for their starting pitcher to have influence over the jersey worn for the day when they take the mound. If the term disregarded the concern and felt coinciding promotions was more important then Sale's input... Starting pitchers are superstitious on game days with most holding to a set routine and some will not even have a conversation with anyone....confidence is king and Sale gave his input on what he felt confident and comfortable with...He expressed his opinion and was ignored and in his mind the team cared more about the PR than winning.

I imagine these jerseys all were just increased in value with this story...Hopefully they can be auctioned off for a cause and bring a positive to this story.

[Stanley]

Would they sell for a premium because of the story?
Yes, I believe they will sell for top dollar. But if I was the owner, they would go with a mug shot of him for destroying private property. There is no way to defend Sale for this act of childish behavior. A grown man walks to the coaches office and says " Coach you mind skipping me today. I don't think I can perform in this jersey. " And if he says no. You just say. " Well I'm not playing today." But no, this guy grabs a pair of shears and goes to town on everyone's jerseys? What's he going to cut up next? Hide the scissors! Here comes Sale!
This guy is a great pitcher. But he'll probably be remembered for cutting up everyone's jerseys, because he didn't want to play baseball.

[seanbaseball]

What a spoiled brat! Cant pitch in certain jersey. lol Put him in an old time flannel on a 100 degree day in st louis like the old time guys. Some of these newer players are so spoiled. I hope he gets suspended and fined! No one was asking him to pitch in a straightjacket. And yes teams need to do promotions to make money so they can pay the crazy salaries for these young dumb classless morons like Sale.

[KGoldin]

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/17...cago-white-sox

Figured he would be suspended for " destroying team property"

[swainer]

The jerseys won't be sold at a discount. Chris just tweeted "I told the team, there is NO way this jersey is going on Sale!"

Tip your waitress, folks!

I know....bad.

Peace!

[STLHAMMER32]

What a spoiled brat! Cant pitch in certain jersey. lol Put him in an old time flannel on a 100 degree day in st louis like the old time guys. Some of these newer players are so spoiled. I hope he gets suspended and fined! No one was asking him to pitch in a straightjacket. And yes teams need to do promotions to make money so they can pay the crazy salaries for these young dumb classless morons like Sale.

They also did not have twitter/facebook or live reporting constantly taking place. Some of the stories from that era would make the modern day players look like saints. The media for the most part did not report on anything they saw that was damaging to the club or players reputation. Just playing devils advocate!

[seanbaseball]

They also did not have twitter/facebook or live reporting constantly taking place. Some of the stories from that era would make the modern day players look like saints. The media for the most part did not report on anything they saw that was damaging to the club or players reputation. Just playing devils advocate!

Excellent point! Didn't think of that.