Its how you read it actually. Its really not condescending at all. Pretty straight forward really. He asked for his release... He was granted it. Pretty straight forward.
He asked for his release. I mean.. Its pretty cut and dry here. Id imagine they didnt want to release him but he asked for it so what can you do. It sucks because i agree with your other post about them wanting him here for a couple years but when a guy asks for a release, not much you can do.
On twitter he is using the hashtag positivevibesonly so it leads me to believe that whatever it is.. Its serious.
I dont want to speculate but i hope its not some sort of illness.
I was reading that it was the right call at the right time. Apparently a hit would have negated the balk. Apparently if you read the rules on it... If the pitcher balks and a guy hits a single double triple HR etc... Balk isnt called but if he hits it and hes out.. The balk should be called.
It's confusing but apparently the umps played it correctly.