Sonny Gray's Comments on Yankees Stint Irk Management
Pitcher admits he 'never wanted to be a Yankee' and disliked his time in New York.
Red Sox Game 2 starter Sonny Gray has drawn the ire of New York Yankees management with recent comments, admitting he disliked his tenure with the team and never wished to be a Yankee in the first place. These remarks were reportedly made after agreeing to join the rival Red Sox via trade.
According to sources, Yankees personnel believe Gray may have privately expressed a desire for a trade before the deal was finalized. The pitcher is unlikely to receive a favorable reception from Yankee Stadium fans.
Gray, who posted an MLB-best 18-5 record with a 2.72 ERA, has performed well in all locations except New York. This season, he led the American League in quality start percentage, achieving 20 quality starts in 29 appearances, which is 69 percent. This performance stands in contrast to his stated feelings about playing for the Yankees.