Former Cubs coach fired for racially insensitive comments |
The Detriot Tigers have fired pitching coach Chris Bosio on Wednesday for 'insensitive comments' that violated team policy.
The team released the following statement: “Effective immediately, the Detroit Tigers have terminated the contract of pitching coach Chris Bosio for his insensitive comments that violated Club policy and his Uniform Employee Contract. The organization holds all of our personnel to the highest standards of personal conduct both on and off the field. We have zero tolerance for this type of behavior. The Club will have no further comment on this matter.” "This is not easy for any of us, the players or coaches, but this organization is all about respect and that's what's happened. This organization had to act and it did," Ron Gardenhire told reporters on Wednesday. Rick Anderson will be the pitching coach for the rest of the season. Bosio’s comments were “racially charged,” according to WXYZ in Detroit. Tigers have fired pitching coach Chris Bosio for insensitive comments made toward a team employee, GM Al Avila announced.
