Red Sox DH David Ortiz made some regrettable comments directed at Rays pitcher David Price following Friday’s game. Drama from last week’s series in Florida — in which the Red Sox did not appreciate Yunel Escobar stealing third base with a five-run lead in the eighth inning — continued, as Price hit two Boston batters and four in Red Sox uniforms were ejected.
Ortiz told the media that Price was acting “like a little girl” and a “little [expletive]”. He added, “It’s a war. It’s on.”
Price had a chance to respond on Saturday evening prior to the start of the second game of the series in Boston between the two clubs. Via Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports:
#Rays‘ Price: “For as many people as I quote-unquote lost respect from, I gained respect from a lot more. I know that’s a fact.”
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 31, 2014
More from Price: “Nobody’s bigger than the game of baseball. You ask pitchers from 10-15-20 years ago. That’s normal. Part of the game.”
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 31, 2014
More Price: “He was mad. I get it. You say stupid stuff when you’re mad. I’m sure he probably wishes he didn’t say some of things he said…
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 31, 2014
“You can’t equate the game we play to a war. Kellen Winslow said he’s a soldier. No, he’s not. This is not a war…not a good comparison.”
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 31, 2014
