'Negative things ... will never leave my mind': Stroman disappointed with Blue Jays'
Channel: Sport News
Date: 15/02/2018

DUNEDIN — Marcus Stroman has lost his salary arbitration hearing with the Blue Jays. On Thursday, the star pitcher posted his disappointment on Twitter.

“Lost arbitration. Is what it is. Looking forward to going out and dealing again. The negative things that were said against me, by my own team, will never leave my mind. I’m thick-skinned so it will only fuel the fire. Can’t wait for this year! #HDMH,” he tweeted.

Stroman, 26, reportedly asked for a raise — from $3.4 million US to $6.9 million — in a Monday hearing before arbitrators Edna Francis, Elizabeth Neumeier and Gary Kendellan.

The Jays argued Stroman should be paid $6.5 million, the amount the right-hander was ultimately awarded.

“I kill myself daily for my family, friends, fans, and teammates,” added Stroman, who went 13-9 with a .309 ERA in 33 starts in 2017.


“Work ethic beyond elite. More of the same going forward. Less communication with anyone trying to take away from that. I’m turning all the way up this year! #HDMH.”

Stroman was clearly Toronto’s best start last season, but he was less than thick-skinned, at least in dealing with the media.

And, earlier this week, on the first day of spring training for pitchers and catchers, he took issue with a camera being pointed in his direction while he worked out on the field.