Tony La Russa doesn't think there's a rift in the Chicago White Sox's clubhouse, but some players have indicated publicly that they disagree with the Hall of Fame manager's comments about rookie slugger Yermin Mercedes.
La Russa called Mercedes "clueless" for homering on a 47 mph pitch with a 3-0 count from Minnesota Twins infielder Willians Astudillo in the ninth inning of a 16-4 blowout win Monday.
The manager on Wednesday emphasized that it was a teachable moment, especially considering Mercedes missed the take sign.