Reports: Chris Sale Blew Up In Clubhouse Because He Didn't Want To Wear Throwback Uniform
DETROIT (CBS Detroit/AP) -- Reports are surfacing with details about why Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale was scratched from his scheduled start against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday and sent home by the team.
According to multiple reports, Sale was unhappy that the team was going to wear its throwback uniforms and reportedly started to deface the uniform before the game.
Tommy Stokke of Today's Knuckleball reports that Sale "cut every jersey up," forcing the team to go with another throwback option during Saturday's game.
Stokke's report says that Sale then went up the the front office and "created a scene."
"The incident, which was non-physical in nature, currently is under further investigation by the club," general manager Rick Hahn said in a statement. "The White Sox will have no additional comment until the investigation is completed."
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.
Sale had been shown as the starter on the scoreboard until about 15 minutes before the scheduled first pitch, which was delayed 10 minutes by rain.
With the White Sox fading from playoff contention, Sale's name has been mentioned as a possible trade target for contending teams.
The left-hander, 14-3 with a 3.18 ERA, has been outspoken in the past.
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