Jose Ramirez claims he tried to apologize to Tim Anderson over the Guardians vs White Sox brawl… but the Chicago shortstop apparently ignores him
Jose Ramirez claims he tried to apologize to Tim Anderson over the Guardians vs White Sox brawl… but the Chicago shortstop apparently ignores him
- MLB officials handed out multiple game suspensions to both players on Monday
- Ramirez also apologized to fans for his behavior during Saturday night’s fight
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Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez has revealed he is trying to get in touch with Tim Anderson so he can apologize for his part in their mid-game brawl on Saturday, but the White Sox’s shortstop appears to be blocking him. Chase.
Ramirez, 30, issued a statement Monday shortly after MLB officials handed him a three-game suspension over the incident, describing Anderson as a “very good baseball player” and that he regrets playing against him, according to Hector Gomez. .
“Anyone who knows me knows very well that I am not one to look for trouble,” Ramirez added. It’s part of my personality and behavior to give 100 percent every day on the pitch to help my team and to set an example for the younger players on my team.”
The five-time All-Star also revealed that Anderson was not answering his phone due to his six-game suspension, two days after being punched by Ramirez in front of fans at the Guardians’ Progressive Field.
“I have tried to reach him directly and apologize, but I have not received a response,” Ramirez continued in his statement.
Jose Ramirez, of the Guardians, has claimed he was not given a chance to apologize by Tim Anderson over the White Sox’s shortstop not responding
Ramirez & Anderson got into a huge brawl in Saturday’s game at Progressive Field in Cleveland
“I want to apologize again for my behavior and as always, my goal is to help my team win and reach the postseason.”
Anderson, who was knocked out during Saturday’s brawl, shared a cryptic post-fight tweet saying, “keep kicking me while I’m down…”
But other than that, the 30-year-old has remained quiet about his stance on the whole situation.
Ramirez made a run for second base in the sixth as Anderson tagged for the fight
Cleveland manager Terry Francona and third base coach Mike Sarbaugh were also suspended one game each.
Chicago manager Pedro Grifol was also suspended for one game.
In addition, White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech and Guardians rookie Gabriel Arias have been fined an undisclosed amount for their actions.
Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is also suspended for one game.