CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox were set to wear throwback uniforms.
Cheap Colombia Jerseys . Chris Sale had other
ideas.The White Sox suspended their ace five days without pay for destroying
collared throwback uniforms the team was scheduled to wear.The team announced
the punishment on Sunday after Sale was scratched from his scheduled start and
sent home the previous night.The suspension comes to $250,000 of his $9.15
million salary. He was also fined about $12,700 -- the cost of the destroyed
jerseys -- according to a person familiar with the penalty. The person spoke on
the condition of anonymity because no statements were authorized.Obviously were
all extremely disappointed that we have to deal with this issue at this time
both from the standpoint of the club as well as Chris perspective, general
manager Rick Hahn said. Its unfortunate that it has become this level of an
issue and potential distraction taking away from what were trying to accomplish
on the field.Sale was not expected at the ballpark on Sunday. He is eligible to
return Thursday against the crosstown Cubs at Wrigley Field, though Hahn would
not say if the left-hander would start that game.The Major League Baseball
Players Association declined comment, spokesman Greg Bouris said. Sale could ask
the union to file a grievance.FanRag Sports first reported Sale was protesting
the 1976-style jerseys, which were navy and sported unusual collars on a hot and
humid night.Sale then cut up an unknown number of jerseys before the game and
was told to leave the stadium. With not enough usable 1976 jerseys available,
the White Sox wore white throwback uniforms from the 1983 season.The incident
comes with the White Sox in a tailspin after a 23-10 start and Sales name
circulating in trade rumors.The actions or behaviors of the last 24 hours does
not change in any aspect, any respect, our belief that Chris Sale can help this
club win a championship and win multiple championships, Hahn said. It does not
move the needle one iota in terms of his value to this club, his value to any
other club that may be interested in his services or the likelihood of him being
moved or kept whatsoever. None of that stuff is impacted at all by these
events.The incident does raise some questions in general about throwback
uniforms, how players feel about them and whether they should be forced to wear
jerseys that arent comfortable -- particularly starting pitchers.If Im playing
with Chris Sale I want him to pitch, Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez
said. If he wants to play with no shirt, we play with no shirt. I just want him
to pitch.New York Yankees pitcher Chasen Shreve said: Pitchers like their stuff.
Me, it doesnt bother me, but for him, obviously it does. Its crazy. I dont think
Im that bad.White Sox pitcher James Shields wouldnt comment on whether players
should be made to wear throwback jerseys. But he did say: I dont really mind the
throwbacks. I havent had any issues with that.Manager Robin Ventura said players
occasionally wearing uniforms they dont like comes with the job.But you wear it,
he said. If you want to rip it after, you can rip it up after. Ive seen guys rip
it up after.Hahn said throwback uniforms the White Sox wore last season were a
bit baggy so the team took measurements in spring training so they would fit the
players better. He also mentioned the money the uniforms generate.Part of the
element of being in position to win a championship is the revenue side of the
operation and respect for their reasonable requests to increase revenue, Hahn
said.This wasnt the first flare-up involving the 27-year-old Sale, who is known
for his competitive streak and strict training regimen.He was openly critical of
team executive Ken Williams during spring training when he said Drake LaRoche,
the son of teammate Adam LaRoche, would no longer be allowed in the clubhouse.
Adam LaRoche retired as a result, and Sale hung the LaRoches jerseys in his
locker.He was also suspended five games by Major League Baseball last season for
his role in a brawl at Kansas City that started with a flare-up between teammate
Adam Eaton and the Royals Yordano Ventura. Sale went to the Royals clubhouse
after he got tossed and was seen pounding on the door.Hahn said the punishment
was unrelated to previous incidents. He also said the two had a very candid
meeting in his office with Sale after the pitcher had some exchanges with staff
members in the clubhouse and that both expressed remorse. They spoke again on
Sunday.At that point last night Chris stood by his actions, Hahn said. Part of
what makes Chris great, part of what makes him elite, is his passion and
commitment. Weve seen that sometimes spill out from between the white lines.
Yesterday was one of those instances and it unfortunately led to events that
required discipline.---AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum in New York and AP Sports
Writer Pat Graham in Denver contributed to this report.
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