Raleigh apologizes for feedback after Mariners eradicated from post-season race
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh apologized to his teammates and coaches on Sunday for his sturdy feedback in regards to the crew’s dedication to successful after the Mariners had been eradicated from postseason rivalry.
Raleigh spoke for about 90 seconds and didn’t take questions, a day after Seattle misplaced to Texas and was eradicated from postseason rivalry.
“Clearly yesterday was a very emotional day for everyone. I simply need to apologize to my teammates, my coaches, followers. It wasn’t a time to speak about what-ifs in that situation,” Raleigh stated. “That being stated, I’m not going to apologize for eager to win and eager to convey a World Collection to town. They deserve it, the followers do and our group does and I’m dedicated to doing that.”
Raleigh expressed his frustration with Seattle falling brief after Saturday’s 6-1 loss to Texas. The Mariners snapped a 21-year playoff drought final season and entered this yr with the expectation of creating it two playoff appearances in a row.
Seattle remained close to .500 by means of the primary a number of months and an enormous August pushed the Mariners into the playoff image.
Raleigh appeared principally involved with ensuring his feedback weren’t taken the unsuitable manner by teammates.
“That being stated, I like all my teammates and coaches over there and I’d do something for them,” Raleigh stated. “I actually thought we had the items to win this yr. We got here up brief and that falls on me because the crew chief, as one of many fundamental gamers day by day.”
Manger Scott Servais characterised the state of affairs as a studying expertise for Raleigh after assembly along with his catcher Sunday morning earlier than the regular-season finale. Teammate Ty France stated he thought Raleigh’s feedback wouldn’t be a difficulty throughout the clubhouse.
“He’ll seize you personally and speak to you if he has any points with you, however I don’t assume anybody in right here has a difficulty with no matter he stated yesterday,” France stated.
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