White Sox's Garrett Crochet doesn't regret trade deadline comment

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CHICAGO -- Pitcher Garrett Crochet doesn't regret making his usage desires public before MLB's trade deadline, saying that remaining with the Chicago White Sox might have been the best outcome anyway.

The American League leader in strikeouts and fWAR was coveted by other teams heading into Tuesday's deadline, but a trade for him seemingly became more complicated after he let it be known he wanted a contract extension in order to pitch in the postseason. He also expressed a desire not to pitch out of the bullpen, preferring a starter's routine.

"Whether a deal went through or not, I don't think was dependent on that being said or not," Crochet said Wednesday. "I…