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 | Scout's Alleged Comment Goes Public Friday, April 1st, 2016 Scout Wilson Cantrell thought he was having a quiet conversation in a local restaurant, but his comments quickly went public and reliever José López wished he had been whispering. Allegedly sharing remarks about players he thought may prove themselves and those he considered first round candidates for cuts, Cantrell's comments reached the training camp where López was working through routines on the field, taking it in stride and demonstrating the maturity and leadership his team looks for in its players. "I know Cantrell and he's never afraid of making his opinion known. I suppose it's part of what makes him good at the job. It doesn't matter if it came down from the top, what I do I do. If I get cut, he's a genius. If I don't, then what matters is I'm on the roster. That's exactly where I plan to be." Reportedly, Cantrell's comments were overheard by a nearby waiter and a long time fan, who decidedly called the local press for confirmation. The paper, in turn, reached out to López, looking for comment and a story. An anonymous spokesman for the club said, "It's not an issue, and opening day is far away for now. Things aren't decided by rumor, whether it was said or not. They're decided on the field, not over a cup of coffee or whatever it was he was drinking." It's difficult to tell whether that is an endorsement or an indictment. |   |
