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Teammates react to Abreu’s comments
- Updated: September 20, 2016
PHILADELPHIA — Jose Abreu’s comments after the White Sox’s loss Monday to the Royals put Adam Eaton in a “difficult position,” prior to Chicago opening a two-game set Tuesday against the Phillies.
“He’s my teammate and in some circumstances, I have to agree with him,” Eaton said. “Other circumstances, I disagree with him. … I think every team’s trying to create that type of desire and type of atmosphere in their club. I don’t think he was out of line saying that. Most any team that hasn’t had a successful year might say the same thing because you’re trying to create that atmosphere in the clubhouse: a desire to win.”
After the White Sox dropped their 14th of 19 games against Kansas City this season, Abreu credited the Royals’ “hunger” and “desire to win.” Abreu clarified Tuesday that he was speaking only of himself — not the team.
Manager Robin Ventura spoke with Abreu and set the situation straight.
“For anybody who thinks he’s calling out somebody else, that’s not the case,” Ventura said. “What’s …
