Stephen A. Smith took former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon to task and threatened legal action after the latter accused Smith of “racism” and claimed that Smith had been thrown out of the Phillies clubhouse.
“What do you mean I was thrown out of a Major League Baseball clubhouse,” Smith said.
“I have been a reporter and a sports commentator for 30 years. That has never happened in any sport. I’ve never been thrown out of a locker room. I’ve never been thrown out of a clubhouse. … That is a lie. Now, I could sue your ass for lying, telling such a lie like that. But I won’t. I won’t waste my time.”
The conflict between the two started earlier this week after Smith ranted about how perplexed he was that Mike Trout could not stay healthy even though he’s playing a noncontact sport.
Stephen A. Smith isn’t sure how baseball players like Mike Trout keep…
