Yes, he may have chumped out, but the manager gave him the day off. But he and Cashman still had to air it out in public, it's really sad how they handled it, seems to be a big problem they have, no wonder people dislike them.
Do they not think that any player coming to the ballpark would not take exception without being told, first? It's business but there is a human element as well. I am pretty sure I got an idea that managers talk to their players before they do things, but IMO they have been trying to force him out and they don't want to pay his salary.