Ex-Dodger says Yasiel Puig is ‘worst person I’ve ever seen’ in baseball

Alec Brzezinski

Ex-Dodger says Yasiel Puig is ‘worst person I’ve ever seen’ in baseball image

Yasiel Puig has been a controversial figure since joining MLB in 2013, and one former Dodger said Thursday that Puig possesses one trait that's incomparable with anyone else who has ever played the game.

“He is the worst person I’ve ever seen in this game,” the player, who was not identified, told Scott Miller of Bleacher Report. “Ever.”

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The anonymous ex-Dodger was talking about Puig's personality, which has come under fire in recent seasons as the Cuban sensation has struggled to adapt to an LA lifestyle. It wasn't specified whether the player was once a teammate of Puig's.

“That’s a lot of money for a huge risk,” a former general manager said of Puig, who’s expected to earn just under $20 million over the next three seasons. “There’s such a huge downside. He’s a problem. He’s a distraction. He’s selfish. He’s not going to play if he doesn’t feel like it. He’s got his money.

“You’re taking on a whole series of problems.”

After flashing the potential that made him one of the most sought-after foreign players since Miguel Cabrera in his first two seasons, Puig crashed back to earth last season. The 25-year-old outfielder had a career-worst .255/.322/.436 slash line with 11 home runs and 38 RBIs in just 79 games. 

The Dodgers have shown interest in several young pitchers this offseason, so trading Puig could be in their plans if they can find a buyer.

“I guarantee you they’re trying to get rid of him,” one source with a rival club told Bleacher Report. “There’s no question he’s a problem. In my mind, he’s a problem anywhere he goes.”
 

 

Alec Brzezinski