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08/31 23:53 CDT Yankees call out Red Sox radio voice for suggesting beaning for
late stolen bases
Yankees call out Red Sox radio voice for suggesting beaning for late stolen
bases
NEW YORK (AP) --- Several New York Yankees are taking exception to comments
made by Boston Red Sox radio announcer Will Flemming during a weekend series
between the rivals.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. was among the players who called out Flemming on Monday after
the WEEI radio announcer called the second baseman a "bush league player" for
stealing two bases with the Yankees leading 7-1 in the eighth inning of
Sunday's series finale.
Chisholm and several teammates also called out Flemming for suggesting Red Sox
pitcher Jovani Moran retaliate by beaning Yankees catcher Austin Wells.
"They're called unwritten rules because you're not really breaking any rules,"
Chisholm told reporters before Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels.
"You've seen teams --- actually them --- do the same thing where they're
pouring on runs. We didn't have nothing to say or nothing to do about it.
That's just showing how unprofessional he is."
Flemming apologized on social media for what he said during the telecast.
"Since I have been receiving nonstop calls and threats, I felt like it was
important to hop back on here and say: My comments during yesterday's broadcast
crossed a line. I'm emotional and a fan at heart and that bled into the
broadcast," Flemming posted. "I meant no disrespect to the Yankees players or
organization. I could and should have used different words. These rivalry games
get me fired up; I apologize for letting the emotion of the moment get the best
of me."
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