Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass has reportedly found a new scapegoat for his poor performance on the mound this season – United Airlines.
According to sources close to Bass, the 35-year-old has been obsessively searching for someone at United to blame for his struggles on the field. Despite having a career ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.284, Bass apparently believes that the airline is the root cause of his recent 7.11 ERA in 6 ⅓ innings.
“Anthony has been on a real tear lately,” said one insider. “He’s convinced that if United hadn’t made his wife pick up their daughter’s popcorn mess, he would be throwing shutouts right now.”
Bass has reportedly spent countless hours on the phone with United customer service, demanding that they take responsibility for his poor start to the season. He has also taken to Twitter to vent his frustrations, blaming the airline for everything from his lack of control on the mound to his inability to sleep on long flights.
“Unacceptable service from @united once again,” he tweeted after his latest loss. “Can’t even get a decent meal on the plane. No wonder my slider is all over the place.”
Fans and analysts alike have been quick to dismiss Bass’s claims, pointing out that his struggles on the field have nothing to do with his experiences on United flights.
“Anthony is just looking for someone to blame,” said one baseball expert. “It’s not United’s fault that he can’t hit his spots. He needs to take a long, hard look in the mirror.”
Despite the criticism, Bass shows no signs of backing down from his quest to find a scapegoat for his poor performance. Sources say he has even considered taking legal action against United, claiming that their poor service has caused him emotional distress and hindered his ability to perform at the highest level.
At this point, it’s unclear how Bass’s battle with United will play out. But one thing is for certain – he won’t be happy until he finds someone else to blame for his struggles on the mound.
