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Victorino Throws A Tantrum

Written by Mike Mariano | 10 August 2009

vicWhats better than watching the Phillies lose?  Well, nothing.  But watching Shane Victorino kick and scream like a little girl is a close second. The cryin' Hawaiian was at it again last night, this time getting tossed from centerfield arguing a strike call.  I've made it clear that I can't stand Shane Victorino, so its obviously hard for me to not pile on my Most Hated Phillie.  As Mike pointed out, this incident only adds fuel to the fire.    I will admit, the incident was like nothing I've ever seen on a baseball field.  And if Phillies fans want to argue that Ed Rapuano had a short fuse last night I'm willing to accept that.  But the bottom line is that you simply cannot argue balls and strikes, and Victorino's childish antics are growing tired.  For someone who can't stand Jose Reyes celebrating, Shane has proven his immaturity time and time again. I can't even blame him for going ballastic afterwards, but Rapuano is a well respected umpire who knows his stuff.  And that brings me to the best part.  Shane's comments afterwards:
I love Ed. He’s a great guy, one of the best umpires in the game.  It’s unfortunate what happened. I let my emotions get the best of me. I hope Ed doesn’t hold it against me.
Really Shane?  If you are going to act that demonstratively, at least be a man and stand up for yourself afterwards.  I think at this point he is trying to save face and avoid a fine.  Of course, the "tough guy" mentality of Phils fans will only cause them to respect Victorino more.  But who in their right mind shoves a teammate out of the way to argue with a man he "loves"?  Classic Victorino.   

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