Maybe because the idiot reporters asked him a question..?
He's a good guy. I'm sure he was just blowing off some misplaced steam.
Just because someone asks you a question, that doesn't mean you are obligated to answer it.
He should have just said "Sandy's a good guy and I wish him and his team well, except when we play them *laughs*, but for me to answer questions about guys that I for the most part don't know personally, would be wrong. I'll gladly answer any questions you have about the Indians".
If Frank ever learns how do this, his life would be SOOOO much easier
My thoughts too...