In one of the more bizarre stories of the Major League Baseball season, Chris Sale was scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday due to what was called a “clubhouse incident” by the White Sox. As more details began to emerge, it was discovered jerseys played a role.
Sale apparently lost his temper and threw a tantrum over the throwback uniforms the team was to wear Saturday evening. However, that wasn’t all. Sale reportedly felt so strongly against them the five-time all-star cut up a few.
Almost immediately after the news began to make its rounds, the internet responded as it usually does when an outlandish story breaks. The memes and jokes began to fly.
A popular choice was to make an “Edward Scissorhands” reference.
Chris Sale be like… pic.twitter.com/aQogjIJ123
— Joe Roderick (@joeroderick) July 24, 2016
Say what you want about Chris Sale's antics, but when it comes to pitching that dude is a cut above. pic.twitter.com/GkZJf6aUaf
— Cubs Win (@WhiteFlagTime) July 24, 2016
“I don’t care what anyone says, #ChicagoWhiteSox pitcher #ChrisSale is a cut above the rest!” ⚾️✂️⚾️✂️⚾️
Best Tweet? pic.twitter.com/1YQKIbQiWj— Eric Seals (@ericseals) July 24, 2016
A couple of wrestlers made appearances, namely Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake.
"Hey Chris, you mind trying on the throwback jerseys for tonight's game?"
Chris Sale: pic.twitter.com/KY2rU9umqD
— Eric Fawcett (@Efawcett7) July 24, 2016
This just in….exclusive photo of Chris Sale entering clubhouse before today's game #WhiteSox @brutusbeefcake_ pic.twitter.com/5Vd59WnZWB
— Natesavestheday (@NathanABowen) July 24, 2016
Chris Sale pic.twitter.com/VX9hsyRcZs
— Gabriel (@Moisture201) July 24, 2016
Here a few other strong ones.
Photos have now surfaced of Chris Sale in the White Sox locker room.. Looks pretty serious. pic.twitter.com/e2oc9zMn4E
— Justin Ferguson (@Fergiethemantis) July 24, 2016
How I imagine Chris Sale's locker room blow up pic.twitter.com/ODtaf1DXuM
— Reese Hogue (@rubebaker14) July 24, 2016
I got this shirt as a Tigers fan at the White Sox game Thursday. I felt this was a good way to honor Chris Sale. pic.twitter.com/VqqXzFgPU6
— Z (@ZachFozz) July 24, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Chris Sale White Sox locker room video officially released….. pic.twitter.com/I57jQ7RqxT
— Ryan McNaughton (@RyanInNiles) July 24, 2016
Prior to Saturday’s news, there had been reports of Sale being on the move prior to the trade deadline. Albert Breer wondered if he can now be had for a discount.
So does this mean the Sox can get Sales on the cheap bc he's outta his effing mind?
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) July 24, 2016
It’s fair a question to ask.
