Feature The New York Media should leave Clint Frazier alone by Chris Passarelli June 4, 2019 This is going to be a bit of a scorching hot take but Clint Frazier shouldn’t be burned at the stake for not showing up for his postgame interview on Sunday night. Frazier later spoke to media before the game on Tuesday and after the Yankees’ 4-3 loss on Tuesday night. He certainly didn’t mince his words before and after. Clint Frazier held court in a raw interview at his locker today. Lots to discuss. He said that he does not regret declining to speak the other night and owes no one an apology. He also said he has struggled to fit in and believes that he has been treated unfairly by the media. — Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) June 4, 2019 Clint Frazier: The home run felt good. … I don’t need motivation through articles that are written. #YANKSonYES pic.twitter.com/QGb3HURTF4 — YES Network (@YESNetwork) June 5, 2019 Frazier should by no means be coddled for his actions, as he should have faced the music after making multiple errors in Sunday night’s loss to the Boston Red Sox. However, Frazier did speak to the media eventually and although he didn’t apologize he did acknowledge that it’s still a work in progress. Frazier also showed on the field why he’s such a dynamic player, hitting a moonshot home run to give the Yankees a 2-0 lead and drawing a walk in Tuesday night’s game. After the game, shown above, he showed that he doesn’t need extra motivation to play well, although it was clear after the home run he was trying to prove something. Too many times we put young athletes in the spotlight and chide them for every little thing we do. Frazier absolutely made a mistake in not talking to the media as it turned a one night thing into a multiple day affair. He knew he would have to answer questions regarding the “missed” conference and made it a bigger deal than it needed to be. However, as media members we also need to realize that he’s also a 24 year old kid trying to make it in the Major Leagues. He’s uber talented and has had many missteps along the way, whether it be his professional attitude or his defensive play. His bat speaks for itself but he’s still a work in progress overall. Once again though, instead of chewing him out for being outspoken we should at the least be applauding him for his honesty. Frazier has been through a lot in his young career. Multiple demotions, a complete lack of competency in right field and a lingering concussion that cost him an entire year of his career all play a part in his journey in the Major Leagues. Let’s appreciate Frazier for what he is; A much maligned talent whose bravado equally matches his talent. Post Views: 1,030 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Chris Passarelli Football Editor - Hockey Editor - New York Islanders Lead Writer - New York Lizards Lead Writer - UConn Football Lead Writer Latest posts by Chris Passarelli (see all) NFL Network to Premiere ‘The Top 100 Players of 2020’ on July 26 - July 22, 2020 The ‘Toilet Bowl’ may be coming to Western New York - July 16, 2020 Bigger is Better; SoFi Stadium Completes Largest Videoboard in Sports - July 1, 2020 Smoltz, Vrabel and Brown talk American Century Championship and Everything in Between - June 30, 2020 Related TopicsClint FrazierMLBNew York Yankees Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better by Inesh Chari | posted on March 30, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 106: Newsday’s Neil Best (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 12, 2021 More in Feature You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) On the 109th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Yankees MLB Draft Report: Day 1 Six-Run Inning Leads Patriots To Win Over Blue Crabs