There is often an adjustment period needed when an athlete joins a new team, allowing the player to become accustomed to the new surroundings and to the team’s fan base.
Even so, Chris Sale has a simple strategy for endearing himself to Atlanta Braves supporters as quickly as possible.
Sale, who was acquired by the Braves in a December trade with the Boston Red Sox, made his second spring training start for the club in Sunday’s win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, earning an ovation from Atlanta fans at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla. After the game, Sale shared some amusing advice for getting on fans’ good side.
