Morning sports update: David Price just trying to ‘have fun’ with his Fortnite comments
"At the end of the day, this is a game. We got to treat it that way."
J.D. Martinez hit his major league-leading 25th home run as the Red Sox beat the Angels 9-6 on Wednesday night. Eduardo Nunez and Sandy Leon also went deep, while Rafael Devers delivered a tiebreaking double for Boston.
David Price is just trying to ‘have fun’ with his Fortnite comments
David Price has been mixing in some sarcasm along with his sinker and cutter this season.
First, the Red Sox southpaw playfully suggested he’d use a late-night video game session to avoid pitching in the All-Star game. Then, when Price was asked Tuesday about his next start against the Yankees, he deadpanned that he wouldn’t be able to take the mound. A reporter inquired if Fortnite would again be the reason for his day off.
“Yeah. Fortnite,” Price replied.
The affinity for the video game in the Red Sox clubhouse is well-documented. Price’s obsession with Fortnite led to speculation that the game was to blame for the carpal tunnel syndrome that caused him to miss a start in May.
On Wednesday, Price was asked about his jokes and the subsequent reaction from the media.
“I guess it’s just having a personality. That’s all you’re trying to do. Just have fun with it,” Price said on “The Jime Rome Show,” per WEEI. If it’s viewed the wrong way, your words get twisted around, so be it. You can’t control what’s said and all that, so just go out there and have fun. At the end of the day, this is a game. We got to treat it that way.”
Heading into Sunday’s start against New York — assuming he was in fact joking about not playing — Price has a 3.66 ERA for a Boston club that holds a half-game lead over the Yankees in the AL East.
What Pedro Martinez had to say about the Red Sox: The three-time Cy Young winner said he’s amazed by the roster’s combination of youth and talent. Martinez also shared his thoughts on the comparisons between him and Chris Sale, the decision to designate Hanley Ramirez for assignment, and Alex Cora as a manager. (Boston.com)
The Celtics have reportedly made an offer for Kawhi Leonard: Boston has reportedly made an offer for the Spurs forward. The Los Angeles Lakers are the team atop Leonard’s wish list, but San Antonio is not in any rush to secure a deal before the trade deadline in February 2019. (Boston.com)
What NFL players and experts are saying about Julian Edelman’s pending suspension: As the Patriots wide receiver awaits word on his status for next season, people from across the league are chiming in on the situation. One commentator noted, “The league has had egg on their face before and this does nothing to help that situation at all.” (Boston.com)
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