Did Chicago White Sox Star Tim Anderson Say He "Hates" Chicago?
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A video is going viral on social media of Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson appearing to say "I hate this place."
He's talking at first base on Sunday to former teammate Jose Abreu, who now plays for the Houston Astros. This is Abreu's first trip back to Chicago since signing with the Astros this offseason.
Here's the video:
All this is at this point is speculation, but the body language and dejected look on Anderson's face certainly says something, doesn't it?
Things haven't gone well for the White Sox this season. They entered play on Sunday in fourth place in the American League Central at 14-27 and 8.5 games back of first place.
Anderson is hitting .263 this season with no home runs and five RBI through 95 at-bats. He dealt with injuries earlier in the season but is healthy now. He's added five steals.
For his career, he's a .287 hitter with 97 homers and 318 RBI. He won a batting title in 2019 when he hit .335 and is a two-time All-Star.
He's signed to a very reasonable contract through 2024. He'd due $14 million next season, so if the team decides to trade him, they seemingly could get a good haul for him. The White Sox have several veterans that would be desirable in trades if they decide to sell including Anderson, Lucas Giolito, Dylan Cease and Luis Robert.
And if he truly does, "hate this place," he just might welcome the change of scenery as well.
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