An incidental Saturday afternoon match between the Yankees and the White Sox turned quite hot after a home plate dispute resulted in racial slurs accusations.
The trouble began when Yankees forward Josh Donaldson and White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal collided at home. Banks emptied when players from both teams rushed onto the field, got into an argument or tried to break it. Against the background of the scandal, the coaches and players had to remove the White Sox second baseman Tim Anderson from the field.
When asked about the incident after the match, Anderson said Donaldson made an disrespectful comment to him.
What disrespectful comment is Donaldson making, allegedly? Donaldson named Anderson “Jackie”, apparently in reference to the devastatingly colorful MLB legend Jackie Robinson.
Yasmani Grandal has a lot to say to Josh Donaldson. Banks have been cleared, both teams have been warned. pic.twitter.com/px2gA5Q5hv
– Talking Yanks (@TalkinYanks) 21 May 2022
Why did Donaldson call Anderson “Jackie”? According to Donaldson, Anderson gave it that name because he called himself that.
“I named him Jackie. He gave an interview saying he was the new Jackie Robinson… We were really kidding. I’ve said that to him over the years, just as a joke, not on any occasion.” – Josh Donaldson discusses Tim Anderson. pic.twitter.com/BJE1NqfP19
– Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) 21 May 2022
Anderson referred to himself as the “new Jackie Robinson” in the magazine’s 2019 issue. sports photos. However, despite Donaldson apologizing for calling Anderson “Jackie”, Anderson insisted the comment was inappropriate and said he was personally angry with her.
Tim Anderson said Josh Donaldson made a “disrespectful comment” by calling him “Jackie”. [Robinson]and the manager agreed with Tony La Russa that he was racist.
(by @NBCSWhiteSox)
– Bleach Report (@BleacherReport) 21 May 2022
White Sox executive Tony LaRussa went further, describing Donaldso’s comment as “racist”.
Tony La Russa says Josh Donaldson made a racist comment about Tim Anderson. He declined to comment further. pic.twitter.com/PAWlac6Y0D
– The White Sox Debate (@NBCSWhiteSox) 21 May 2022
Learning that his manager had described the comments as racist, Anderson said he agreed.
“Same. Same. Same line,” Anderson said.
According to ESPN, MLB is investigating the case.
The Yankees won the game 7-5.
Source: Breitbart
