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Everything Red Soxâ Willson Contreras, Marcelo Mayer said about perceived âwar of wordsâ Monday
TL;DR
Red Sox players Willson Contreras and Marcelo Mayer addressed rumors of a feud stemming from their postgame comments. Contreras clarified that his remarks were misinterpreted, while Mayer dismissed the idea of blaming the team's youth for struggles.
Key points
- Contreras addressed misinterpretation of his comments
- Mayer dismissed blaming youth for team struggles
- Rumors of a feud were sparked by postgame remarks
- Red Sox lost 3-1 to Houston, leaving 13 men on base
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DETROIT â As Red Sox players changed into their uniforms in the visitors clubhouse at Comerica Park on Monday afternoon, TVs on the wall showed an MLB Network segment in which analysts discussed a supposed feud between first baseman Willson Contreras and second baseman Marcelo Mayer because of their postgame comments Sunday. The headline of a New York Post aggregation article stated that Red Sox players were âturning against each other in (an) ugly clubhouse war of words.â
The reality, according to Contreras and Mayer, was much different. An irritated Contreras told reporters he didnât think his postgame comments had been portrayed fairly. Speaking through interpreter Carlos Villoria BenĂtez, the veteran wanted to clear the air.
âI think itâs unfair that it was tried to put me against my team when the thing I said wasnât even close to what I meant or tried to put me against my team,â Contreras said, adding: âObviously, itâs hard to see. I feel like every time I say something or do something, they try to do the opposite. They try to put me against teammates or everybody else. Thatâs what I feel like.â
After a 3-1 loss to Houston in which the Red Sox went 0-for-11 and left 13 men on base, Contreras told reporters that the youth of Bostonâs roster was likely a factor in the clubâs early-season struggles. Across the clubhouse, Mayer â unaware of what Contreras had said â answered a question about Bostonâs young core with: âTo me, thatâs just kind of an excuse: blame the young guys.â
Q&A
What did Willson Contreras say about his comments being misinterpreted?
Willson Contreras expressed that he felt his postgame comments were unfairly portrayed, suggesting they were taken out of context to create a narrative against his teammates.
How did Marcelo Mayer respond to the idea of blaming young players for the Red Sox's struggles?
Marcelo Mayer stated that blaming the young players for the team's issues was merely an excuse, indicating that he does not support that perspective.
What was the context of the supposed feud between Contreras and Mayer?
The perceived feud arose after Contreras commented on the impact of the team's youth on their performance, while Mayer, unaware of Contreras's comments, suggested that blaming young players was not valid.
What was the Red Sox's performance in the game leading to these comments?
In their recent game against Houston, the Red Sox lost 3-1, going 0-for-11 with 13 men left on base, which contributed to the discussion about the team's struggles.
