(CBS) Cubs catcher Miguel Montero’s public criticism of right-hander Jake Arrieta has cost him his job.
Chicago on Wednesday designated Montero for assignment, according to multiple reports. That means his time with the Cubs is over, as they have 10 days to trade him or will cut him after that point. The news comes a day after Montero blasted Arrieta for his “slow” delivery to the plate after the Nationals stole seven bases in a 6-1 win against the Cubs on Tuesday night.
“It really sucked because the stolen bases go to me, and when you really look at it, the pitcher doesn’t give me any time,” Montero said. “So it’s just like, ‘Yeah OK, Miggy can’t throw nobody out,’ but my pitcher doesn’t hold anybody on.
“That’s the reason why they were running left and right today because they know he was slow to the plate. Simple as that. It’s a shame that it’s my fault because I didn’t throw anybody out.”
from CBS Chicago http://ift.tt/2t1oq0m
No comments:
Post a Comment