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Earlier this week, as Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association continued their thus far fruitless negotiations as far as player compensation in 2020, outspoken Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer ripped agent Scott Boras for what he sees as interfering in matters that don’t concern him.
On Wednesday, following Major League Baseball’s extremely one-sided proposal, Bauer tweeted, “Hearing a LOT of rumors about a certain player agent meddling in MLBPA affairs. If true — and at this point, these are only rumors — I have one thing to say… Scott Boras, rep your clients however you want to, but keep your damn personal agenda out of union business.”
Apparently that statement ruffled the feathers of former MLB pitcher Kyle Lohse because on Thursday he tweeted his displeasure with Bauer calling out Boras and things ended up getting very personal.
Lohse, who pitched for 16 seasons in the big leagues for the Twins, Reds, Phillies, Cardinals, Brewers, and Rangers, wrote in response to Bauer’s tweet, “Who do you think has helped put a system in place where you can throw balls and never have to really work a day in your life while making unreal amounts of money? Take your comments to the MLBPA if you have concerns, not twitter. Let the union do the talking. Best of luck.”
It only got more heated from there. WAY more heated.
Sorry for upsetting you Kyle but if I wanted Scott boras to represent my interests and the interests of my family and many employees etc, I would ask Scott boras to do that. I don’t want him to. I want the player group through the union to do so.
— Trevor Bauer (トレバー・バウアー) (@BauerOutage) May 28, 2020
Perfect. I’m not upset. Saying if you have a problem with how the union is repping you, let them know. Going public let’s the owners think you’re not unified. Fix from within, not publicly.
— Kyle Lohse (@KyleLohse26) May 28, 2020
Then Bauer’s agent Rachel Luba got involved.
you do realize you’re so out of touch with what’s going on, right? but who cares.
— Rachel Luba (レイチェル・ルーバ) (@AgentRachelLuba) May 28, 2020
that’s fair and happy to share at a later time. You have every right to not take me “at my word,” but I can’t explain it publicly just yet
— Rachel Luba (レイチェル・ルーバ) (@AgentRachelLuba) May 28, 2020
he’s not attacking any players…
— Rachel Luba (レイチェル・ルーバ) (@AgentRachelLuba) May 28, 2020
FYI.When u speak publicly against what is happening within the union, u are showing a split that the owners perceive as division amongst players. That is bad. I’ve been thru several CBA’s as a rep & I think I know a few things about this.Get back to me after youve been thru a few
— Kyle Lohse (@KyleLohse26) May 28, 2020
will do my man 👊🏻
— Rachel Luba (レイチェル・ルーバ) (@AgentRachelLuba) May 28, 2020
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going on…that inherently means you’re out of touch…it’s not an insult…
— Trevor Bauer (トレバー・バウアー) (@BauerOutage) May 28, 2020
And then former MLB closer Eric Gagne chimed in.
Yes easy to say for us players that are done with this game … that’s true I can’t argue with that but I do believe that we need to learn from each other and with each other … let’s all put our energy and come up with an idea that will blow this whole game up to the next level
— Eric Gagne (@EricGagne38) May 28, 2020
Ok Boomer. https://t.co/JeuQvQqX2b
— Trevor Bauer (トレバー・バウアー) (@BauerOutage) May 28, 2020
Just think... this all started with telling the guy from an experienced position, to not give the opposition ammo. But what do I know. I’m allegedly a boomer now.
— Kyle Lohse (@KyleLohse26) May 28, 2020
Isn’t speaking on someone’s character who you’ve never met immatu…ah nvm. No use arguing https://t.co/SoRW92ccZI
— Trevor Bauer (トレバー・バウアー) (@BauerOutage) May 28, 2020
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@BauerOutage Back to the original point, I’ve had time to think about how this started and your use of the word agenda struck me. So I think I’ll just leave these questions here for you. Btw. I’m on the players side of this, just not your style. pic.twitter.com/JFGXzLNrsq
— Kyle Lohse (@KyleLohse26) May 29, 2020
Imagine a world where a law degree, experience as an MLBPA attorney, having worked at other mlb agencies, and successfully becoming a certified MLB Player Agent with a client in the majors isn’t enough to avoid comments like this 🤯. so disappointing https://t.co/ipohiigNk2
— Rachel Luba (レイチェル・ルーバ) (@AgentRachelLuba) May 29, 2020
Ok @KyleLohse26 2 things. You disrespected me first by judging me and making accusations. Second, it’s extremely sexist to assume that @AgentRachelLuba and I are dating. Would you assume any other player is dating their agent or are you just doing that because of her gender? pic.twitter.com/6Ms2ksTygo
— Trevor Bauer (トレバー・バウアー) (@BauerOutage) May 29, 2020
That’s what you’re gonna go with? Calling me sexist? Am I wrong?Answer the questions I pasted for you truthfully. Oh, I’m sorry, forgot you don’t really “date”.
— Kyle Lohse (@KyleLohse26) May 29, 2020
Ok Trevor, (your DMs are off)I’ve thought about it. Here’s what is going to happen. You’re going to apologize for wrongly calling me a sexist & delete your tweet. I know I wasn’t lying or falsely assuming. Then we can both go our own ways. Or I could keep going. Your call.
— Kyle Lohse (@KyleLohse26) May 29, 2020
Well then. We may not have a MLB season in 2020, but we certainly can’t say they aren’t still giving us some riveting drama to watch.