K-Rod's celebration irks A's

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Francisco Rodriguez punctuated his major league-leading 38th save with a celebration that was even more exuberant than usual Sunday, double-pumping his arms toward the ground and then thrusting them toward the sky after the Angels' 4-3 victory, a display of emotion that rankled some in the Athletics' dugout. "I don't think he's got too many fans in this clubhouse," Oakland designated hitter Jack Cust said of Rodriguez, who is seven for seven in save opportunities against the A's this season. Angels Manager Mike Scioscia defended Rodriguez, saying his closer's reactions are spontaneous and genuine and have nothing to do with the team he has just vanquished.

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July 14, 2008 05:48 AM ET

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And....so what?

Ironfinch

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July 14, 2008 06:09 AM ET

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Cora,
Get the **** lost with your horribly worded spam.

YODA

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July 14, 2008 06:09 AM ET

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hit a game winning shot off him and return the favor.

Vaughn9

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July 14, 2008 06:11 AM ET

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yoda don't waste your breath on spammers just report them they will get removed. calm down you should, or a stroke you shall have. LOL

Vaughn9

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July 14, 2008 07:43 AM ET

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Hitters act like idiots after homeruns. Pitchers can show the same emotion.

bdptcob

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July 14, 2008 07:50 AM ET

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Scioscia's an idiot, but so are the wussy A's who complained about K-Rod's lame celebration. Don't want to see it again? Beat the Angels next time.

stuporfly

Saugerties, NY

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July 14, 2008 08:00 AM ET

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Baseball players are so lame.. the only sport where the other team gets their feelings hurt if the other guy celebrates.. boo-hoo

bigdog1002

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July 14, 2008 08:24 AM ET

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Hitters act like idiots after homeruns. Pitchers can show the same emotion.

bdptcob | 07/14/08, 07:43 AM

Exactly, if stupid Manny ramirez can stare at a hr for an hour, pitchers should be able to do the same.

2008 WFC

Suburban Philadelphia, PA

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July 14, 2008 08:33 AM ET

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Just as long as pitchers don't start acting like idiot NFL recievers with their end zone celebrations, what's wrong with some emotion?

Wanted Man

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July 14, 2008 08:45 AM ET

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I hate how a lot of closers now celebrate it like they just won the World Series. But yeah, hitters admiring their homers is just as bad.

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July 14, 2008 08:51 AM ET

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It's a game. Guys having fun is apparently unprofessional. Reason #4402194 I rarely watch baseball.

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July 14, 2008 08:57 AM ET

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Was he fist-pumping?

Atro Steals Yer Base

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July 14, 2008 09:11 AM ET

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Having fun is great. But there's a point when it becomes obnoxious.

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July 14, 2008 09:16 AM ET

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If he wants to celebrate, let him. Who really cares except for guys who generally suck? If I were K-Rod, I'd celebrate, then go kick Cust in the nuts after the last out.

Field Marshall Sunny Day | 07/14/08, 09:15 AM

This is why eveil clowns are banned from MLB participation.