The aftermath of the Tony La Russa/Yermín Mercedes/Minnesota Twins debacle last week was not pleasant.
Current players chimed in, former players chimed in, analysts and reporters had things to say, Twitter checkmarks spouted off left and right. Many were curious as to what the lasting repercussions would be for this team after seeing their manager so outspoken against a rookie phenom and in defense of a division rival. “Clubhouse mutiny” was a term thrown around more frequently and openly than ever been before for a White Sox team.
As the dust settled and emotions died down, it became more clear just how much Tim Anderson means to the Chicago White Sox.