Chicago White Sox broadcaster Steve Stone drew criticism over the weekend when he implied that right-handed pitcher Lance Lynn was overweight and that explained his problems early in the season.
Stone made the remarks Tuesday on 670 The Score’s «Parkins and Spiegel» in Chicago.
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Lance Lynn of the Chicago White Sox reacts after the final out of the third inning against the Blue Jays at Rogers Center on April 24, 2023 in Toronto. (Cole Burston/Getty Images)
«He’s had a lot of leg problems and other things,» Stone said. «If you’re bothered cardiovascularly by the shot clock, maybe a couple of salads would help…and I don’t know if you’re having a problem with that. But if that’s a problem, then maybe if you improve your cardiovascular by losing a couple of pounds «. or doing whatever he’s going to do for exercise…»
A two-time All-Star and member of the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals World Series team, Lynn is listed as 6-foot-5, 270 pounds. Before Stone’s comments, Lynn pitched five innings and allowed four earned runs and five hits in a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Stone apologized for his comments Friday afternoon.
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Steve Stone throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the White Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 7, 2022 in Chicago. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
«A few days ago I did a comment on the radio about Lance Lynn and his weight in relation to endurance,» Stone tweeted. «I made a mistake and I take full responsibility. No excuses or rationalizations. I was wrong. Lance and I spoke yesterday and I apologized. He agreed and we shook hands.»
Lynn is not the scapegoat for the White Sox’s woes.
Sure, in six starts this season he has a 7.16 ERA and a 2.80 K/BB ratio after another shaky outing on Saturday. But Chicago’s problems aren’t just the pitching staff or anyone in particular.
The White Sox are 7-21 overall. The team hasn’t won since April 18 and has only scored five or more runs twice since then.
Lance Lynn of the White Sox throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 29, 2023 in Chicago. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
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