South Side Fireworks Man Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 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." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knackattack Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 02:53 PM) How is it the organizations fault that this happened again? They've let him throw a few temper tantrums with no repercussions. Just because he is good doesn't mean he can say whatever he wants to upper management and get it thrown around the internet making the whole team look bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 05:55 PM) They've let him throw a few temper tantrums with no repercussions. Just because he is good doesn't mean he can say whatever he wants to upper management and get it thrown around the internet making the whole team look bad. Now that's true. John Middlekauff @JohnMiddlekauff 30s31 seconds ago My theory/guess: an exec or number cruncher told sale he was scratched b/c he may or may not get traded then sale lost it on the dude. https://twitter.com/JohnMiddlekauff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Not good news at all. Why in the world would you tell everyone you scratched a guy actively involved in trade talks due to some incident and are currently investigating. I see no good coming out of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooftop Shots Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Lot of speculations, but I k now that he has been VERY unhappy being pulled by Ventura the last few games. You wonder if all frustrations combined if he let it all fly on him, and let him have it on his managerial issues, and RV sent him home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 05:49 PM) If true Sale just f***ed up their leverage in trade negotiations for him. This does not affect his trade value one iota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 Jeff Passan @JeffPassan 1m1 minute ago Sources: Chris Sale has not been traded, but White Sox are still talking with teams about him after scratching his start following incident. https://twitter.com/JeffPassan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 05:54 PM) This is gonna get ugly if I'm interpreting Rabbit's last tweet properly Link? or what's his twitter name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Maybe they can spin it as a positive. He's so fiery that he loses his s*** when someone tells him he can't compete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 QUOTE (Tony @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 05:56 PM) This entire franchise top to bottom is embarrassing. I've been so indifferent for a while, this is getting close to funny bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 03:54 PM) This is gonna get ugly if I'm interpreting Rabbit's last tweet properly Huh? I don't see what you're reading into with his tweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Chris...this is what front offices do. Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 Jim Bowden said this does not effect his trade value at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 03:57 PM) Link? or what's his twitter name? https://twitter.com/brianbilek_/status/756985324425715712 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 05:59 PM) Jim Bowden said this does not effect his trade value at all Of course it doesn't. Still one of the best pitchers with the best contracts in all of baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Sale will never be a consistently great pitcher unless he learns how to control his emotions. It was pretty clear this year that once you got Sale out of his comfort zone, he'd get angry, overthrow, and get himself into trouble. His personality off the field reflects that too I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 If he got into it with Kenny/Hahn or one of the other execs he has to go. Not maybe. He needs to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 (edited) Sox are a complete joke the last 2 months can iT get any worse People going to game expecting Sale are going to be so pissed they may not return again. Edited July 23, 2016 by Soxfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 QUOTE (Tony @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 07:00 PM) No. Just the White Sox, who forever run their organization like its 1975 I mean in that they listen to trade speculation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 06:01 PM) If he got into it with Kenny/Hahn or one of the other execs he has to go. Not maybe. He needs to leave. It might motivate the FO to get it done. But they aren't taking a lesser offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 05:57 PM) This does not affect his trade value one iota. Um, it might be when you're talking about giving up five top prospects for a guy. A little concerning if the guy has clubhouse issues. Not saying Chris does, but there is nothing positive about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 QUOTE (daggins @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 06:03 PM) It might motivate the FO to get it done. But they aren't taking a lesser offer. Nor should they. But maybe it allows them to pick up the phone a little quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Even if he never gets moved, as soon as that contract is up hes gone.. Maybe this will expedite his departure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 06:03 PM) Um, it might be when you're talking about giving up five top prospects for a guy. A little concerning if the guy has clubhouse issues. Not saying Chris does, but there is nothing positive about this. The dudes a hot head. that's been known well before this. He was probably scratched and went all redneck when he was told. It's not a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I'd totally be willing to trade him to Boston for a package centered around Moncada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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