After closing out last night’s Dbacks’ victory, Arizona pitcher Archie Bradley forgoes the traditional congratulatory handshake with his catcher and teammates, choosing instead to go bush-league by glaring, then pointing and yelling toward the Dodgers players who were in their dugout. Frankly, it was a typical juvenile display by Bradley, whose on-field petulance – by comparison – makes players like Yasiel Puig and Trevor Bauer look like mature model citizens.
So why thank Bradley for his bad form? Because his actions may be the metaphorical kick-in-the-pants the Dodgers need as they head into the final seven weeks of the 2019 regular season. The Dodgers should capitalize on every opportunity to step on the throats of the other NL West teams, leaving them with no chance for postseason play.
Oh, and after the season, be sure to send Bradley a Thank You card so that he will have something to read as he watches the postseason … on television.
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Totally agree!
good work homie, I concur….
Yup, I also agree.
Didn’t know Bradly has this rep but it will have the Dodgers juiced for tonight’s game!
Perhaps the Dodgers bring out the worst in Bradley, I have seen him mouth off in several Dodgers games; remember the game where he hollers “This is our house” as he walks off the field.
Maybe a good ‘Kick in the pants’ may BE a good thing right now, especially after that game.
Spot on!
What Bradley did was no different than what Phillies closer Hector Neris did prior. I don’t mind any of it because at the end of the day, it’s the Dodgers that are still on top handling their business while those sour-faced bums get to enjoy an early offseason for their trouble (lol).