Alcides Escobar was released by the Chicago White Sox organization Friday, and he did not go quietly.
In response to the Charlotte Knights, the White Sox Triple-A affiliate, tweeting thanks to Escobar, the 32-year-old stated he had "asked for my freedom" due to what he felt was dishonesty:
alcides escobar@KnightsBaseball I asked for my freedom they did not let me free and I did it because they lied to me they are not honest ud83dudc4d
Escobar was hitting .286/.343/.444 through 96 games in Triple-A this season, although the shortstop has most often been revered for his defense.