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Watch: Eddie Butler Has Sleeves Cut Off Prior to Start

The last time we heard about an issue involving a Chicago starting pitcher, throwback jerseys, and cutting, it resulted in Chris Sale being sent home. Eddie Butler’s issue wasn’t actually with the jerseys the Cubs were wearing — an homage to the Leland Giants of the Negro Leagues — but rather with the sleeves of his white undershirt that wouldn’t stay concealed under the jersey.

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Butler has sleeves cut off

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For those of you wondering what the big deal is, the white of the sleeves could potentially obscure the hitters’ view of the ball out of Butler’s hand.