Rickey Henderson lashed out at teammate Turk...
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Rickey Henderson lashed out at teammate Turk Wendell for implying he’s a quitter.
Henderson was removed for defense in the top of the eighth inning of Game 4 on Saturday, a 3-2 Met victory.
He did not comment after the game, bolting out of the clubhouse. Wendell, a reliever, then questioned Henderson’s work habits.
“If he doesn’t respect me, then tough luck,” Henderson said before Game 5. “He should be happy he’s in this position. He wouldn’t be here if not for me.”
Manager Bobby Valentine and General Manager Steve Phillips tried to defuse the dispute. Henderson was in the lineup, leading off and playing left field.
“Rickey was embarrassed,” Phillips said. “Bobby told him he had a brain cramp and screwed up. I think everything is over with now.”
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