Josh Donaldson was hurt when the New York Yankees teammates didn't back him after he made a remark about Tim Anderson that Tony La Russa called racist.
Donaldson was suspended for one game by Major League Baseball for making multiple references to Robinson. Donaldson has appealed.
Anderson said he agreed with La Russa, while several Yankees disagreed with Donaldson. New York star Judge said he didn't think it was the right thing for him to go.
It was difficult to hear because I pride myself on being a good teammate and every organization that I have been a part of has offered me extensions.
They showed that they wanted me to be a part of their team. He said that it did not work out that way. I have won everywhere I went. I think part of winning is having good team chemistry, and I have always tried to help people get better.
A three-time All-Star and the 2015 American League Most Valuable Player with Oakland, the 36-year-old Donaldson said he was surprised by criticism from his former A's teammate, who said he is not a fan of Donaldson.
Donaldson said that no issues were brought up when they met in the parking lot.
Donaldson said that Liam has said some things about him. It has definitely been confusing. I am not saying that every one of my teammates has always been best friends with.
Donaldson apologized to the Robinson family.
I think everyone wanted to have a say. Donaldson said that he felt bad for the Robinson family because he never wanted them to think their name was bad. I apologized for that.
He said he hadn't had a chance to talk to Anderson, but that he may have misquoted the references.
Donaldson said that there has been animosity from the team towards him over the last couple of years. There are some things that are in question from last year.
Lucas Giolito was accused by Donaldson of benefiting from the use of illegal sticky substances. He wants to stop talking to the White Sox.
He said that he should not talk to them anymore because he doesn't want to be seen as a bad person.
Donaldson is with his sixth big league team and is with the Yankees, who acquired him this year. He is on the injured list and could be activated on Sunday. He was away from the team for a while after the incident with Anderson.
Donaldson says his swing has responded to a cortisone injection after he felt shoulder pain for most of the season.
He said that he had tears everywhere in the place. Old stuff gets in the way at times.
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