Chris Perez hasn’t had a quiet season, but has been quiet of late. According to Paul Hoynes’ report, it might have finally been mandated from over Chris’ head after the team largely stood up for its controversial closer most of the season.
Reporter: What do you think the team has learned from this year?
Perez: ”No comment. I have opinions, but I’m not going to say them right now.”
As Perez walked away from reporters, he said, “It will be a fun last couple of days of the season when I’m allowed to talk again.”
I’m not sure whose idea of fun it will be. Obviously Perez was being sarcastic, but you have to think some in and around the Indians organization are at least wary, if not scared, of what kind of damage Chris Perez might do at that time. Even if you think Perez has largely been right in his commentary this season, there’s just no doubting it has, at times, been at odds with the organization’s goals to move on from a disastrous season and at least sell a few tickets next year.
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