Jazz Chisholm Jr. Responds to Red Sox Broadcaster's Comments, 'Not Going to Remember Who He Is'
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Key Points:
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. dismissed criticism from Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming, who called him a "bush league player" for stealing bases during a lopsided Yankees-Red Sox game.
- Flemming suggested Red Sox reliever Jovani Moran should retaliate against the Yankees' aggressive baserunning, but Chisholm defended his actions as within the unwritten rules of baseball.
- Chisholm called Flemming "unprofessional" and noted that similar aggressive plays were made by the Red Sox last season without criticism.
- Flemming later apologized on social media for crossing the line with his comments.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone supported Chisholm's decision to steal, emphasizing the importance of doing what's right for the team despite traditional unwritten rules.
