Josh Donaldson: Lucas Giolito Calling Me 'A F--king Pest' Almost Like a 'Compliment'

Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesJosh Donaldson, third baseman for the Minnesota Twins, says he spoke to Lucas Giolito after Tuesday night's game. But the Chicago White Sox pitcher said that he didn't have much else to say.He said that he found it annoying. "He said he thought it was annoying. I replied, "So what?" I'm on the opposite team. How do you feel about me? I'm in front of you, what can you say about that? Donaldson said Wednesday that he did not have a reply to his question. He stated that the conversation took place in a parking lot.Donaldson also reacted to Giolito's call of him a "f*-king pest".Donaldson said that he called me a "pest", right? Donaldson said this to reporters. That's fine. That is almost a compliment.Giolito called Donaldson "classless", Tuesday after Giolito, a Twins slugger, called out Giolito's use of foreign substances while pitching. The White Sox star has voiced his disapproval at MLB's midseason crackdown."If we are going to discuss class, which side will you choose?" Is it going to be fair for someone who is playing the game? Or will you take the side someone who likely cheated? Donaldson stated.The MLB began earlier this month to enforce the long-standing ban on foreign aid which the league had largely ignored over the past half-decade. Managers can ask umpires to inspect opposing players during innings. Pitchers will now be subject to periodic checks for substances in their equipment.The sport has seen a noticeable change, with strikeouts and spin rates down, while the batting average has risen from its historic low. Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow attributed his partially torn UCL to the midseason changes. Other pitchers are worried about their arms because they might overthrowing in order to maintain a high spin rate, or grip problems.