Red Sox Pitcher Schlittler Fires Back at Critics with Scathing Commentary. In a candid and fiery response, Red Sox pitcher Schlittler has unleashed a verbal barrage against a group of fans who clashed with the team last October. The comments, which have been widely reported, suggest that Schlittler has no qualms about standing up for himself and his teammates in the face of adversity. With tensions between players and fans running high, Schlittler's unapologetic remarks are likely to spark further debate and raise questions about the role of fans in the world of professional sports.
Let’s just say that given the choice on whether to toss kerosene or water on the lingering embers from last October’s conflict with a segment of Red Sox fans, Schlittler did in words what he does on the mound — threw heat.
