White Sox stiff Seattle clubhouse manager, but not because they're frugal
When they were playing the Mariners in Seattle earlier this month, White Sox players didn't pay the usual visiting clubhouse dues or give the usual tips.
FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal first reported the story, but it's not like Sox players suddenly became cheap.
Seattle management decided to take 60 percent of the dues paid by visiting teams and place it in a team-managed account this season, and the Sox took exception.
"When we went to Seattle, me being the player rep, you hear coming in that the way our money was going, it wasn't going to the same place it was going to when we were going to other ballparks," Adam Eaton said. "Other teams have tried to get around it, the Cleveland Indians being one of them, and another AL Central team, I'm not sure the team, but I know there were two teams that came in and tried to get around the process and putting tip only on the check.
"More or less, we want to give the money to the people that are doing the work in the clubhouse. We don't want the front office taking money from the guy that's down there working until 1 o'clock in the morning cleaning our uniform and cleaning our spikes. We treat those guys with the utmost respect. They work their butts off."
Eaton said the Mariners' visiting clubhouse manager, Jeff Bopp, is going to be getting money from the White Sox for his efforts.
"We're looking for a change in policy," Eaton said. "We've reached out to other teams, and they're going to do the same thing."
Rotation change:
The White Sox scratched Jacob Turner from Wednesday night's scheduled start against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Anthony Ranaudo, who joined the Sox on Sunday from Class AAA Charlotte, replaces Turner.
"He's the guy that fits a little bit better going into the bullpen," manager Robin Ventura said of Turner. "And then we'll see what Anthony has got. He's up here and is either going to be a guy in the bullpen or he's going to start a game, so you have a chance to see what he can do."
Turner made 2 starts for the White Sox and allowed 12 earned runs on 12 hits and 7 walks.
In 13 starts with Class AAA Charlotte, Ranaudo was 5-3 with a 3.20 ERA. The Sox acquired the 6-foot-7 Ranaudo in a May 12 trade from the Rangers for minor-league pitcher Matt Ball.
Injury report:
Making a rehab start for Charlotte Monday night, Carlos Rodon pitched 3.2 innings and allowed 3 runs (2 earned) on 5 hits and 2 walks.
On the disabled list with a sprained left wrist, Rodon could rejoin the Sox's rotation in Minnesota this weekend.