He says he plans to hire an attorney to help determine whether to sue for wrongful termination
Detroits former pitching coach is speaking out.
Chris Bosio says he was fired by the Detroit Tigers for using the word ''monkey,'' but insists he didn't say it in a racial or demeaning context.
Bosio told USA Today he used the word while talking about pitcher Daniel Stumpf, who is white.
Bosio said Stumpf is nicknamed ''Spider Monkey'' because of the faces he makes while lifting weights.
According to Bosio, an African-American clubhouse attendant overheard the conversation and thought the conversation was about him.
Bosio told USA Today that he was ''crushed'' about his firing and he plans to hire an attorney to help determine whether to sue for wrongful termination.
Bosio was in his first season as Detroit's pitching coach after serving in the same role for six years with the Chicago Cubs.
— with files from Metro Source