Both of them banned from playing in the Dominican Winter League

supposedly irrefutable proof of gambling on the games they were involved in.  I hope whatever bets you made were worth it!

Idiots. Clase especially since look at what dominant closers get in FA these days. Probably would have been traded to another contender like Dodgers or Mariners or someone too.

Edited October 15, 2025Oct 15 by Bob Sacamano

The most generous I can be is to imagine there was harm threatened to loved ones. 

You're not going to trick the casinos. d

Idiots. Everyone knows you just have to get your translator to make the bets for you.

Clase has earned about $11.5 in the majors so far, but look at his upcoming contract years and you’ll realize truly how stupid he was.  Imagine risking millions for even one stupid bet that can’t be for anywhere close to the amount of money you are risking throwing away.

2026:  $6M

2027:  $10M club option ($2M buyout)

2028:  $10M club option ($2M buyout)

Edited October 16, 2025Oct 16 by WhiteSox2023

48 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Clase has earned about $11.5 in the majors so far, but look at his upcoming contract years and you’ll realize truly how stupid he was.  Imagine risking millions for even one stupid bet that can’t be for anywhere close to the amount of money you are risking throwing away.

2026:  $6M

2027:  $10M club option ($2M buyout)

2028:  $10M club option ($2M buyout)

You can see why Ortiz would do it cause he's under club control making near league minimum. But Clase was making decent money and would have gotten a big 2nd contract if he kept pitching well. 

10 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Clase has earned about $11.5 in the majors so far, but look at his upcoming contract years and you’ll realize truly how stupid he was.  Imagine risking millions for even one stupid bet that can’t be for anywhere close to the amount of money you are risking throwing away.

2026:  $6M

2027:  $10M club option ($2M buyout)

2028:  $10M club option ($2M buyout)

Yep. Just look at what Edwin Diaz and Tanner Scott received.

Edited October 16, 2025Oct 16 by Bob Sacamano