Mama Hip Rockets
06-19-2016, 03:03 PM
Please vote for the two players you dislike the most in each heat. Feel free to give reasons (words, pictures, videos, etc.) why this player is unlikable, as it may not always be immediately evident and you may persuade others to join in your disdain of douchey players. Four players who advanced from the first round will be chosen randomly for each heat, and the top two will go to the sweet 16 in round three.
ROUND 2, HEAT 8 (FINAL HEAT OF ROUND 2)
Chase Utley (Phillies, Dodgers)
http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/mlb/players/full/5383.png&w=350&h=254
Unlikable Traits:
- Broke Ruben Tejada's leg with an aggressive slide in the 2015 playoffs, prompting MLB to change slide rules this offseason for player safety.
- Immediately began the 2016 season with an illegal slide at home plate.
- In a 2011 Sports Illustrated player poll, he was voted 2nd meanest player in baseball, behind only A.J. Pierzynski.
- Has a dumb smirk on his face in his official MLB photo (see above).
Utley breaks Tejada's leg:
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Utley starts 2016 season with illegal slide:
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Jonathan Pabelbon (Red Sox, Phillies, Nationals)
http://a.fssta.com/content/dam/fsdigital/fscom/mlb/images/2014/07/10/071014-MLB-Philadelphia-Phillies-Jonathan-Papelbon-SS-PI.vresize.1200.675.high.11.jpg
Unlikable Traits:
- Was ejected and suspended for throwing at Manny Machado's head. While exiting the game after being ejected, he grabbed his crotch.
- Attempted to grab his own teammate's throat in the dugout during a game.
- Takes forever prancing around the around the mound and trying to be intimidating when coming into a game.
- Claimed he should close the 2008 All-Star Game instead of Mariano Rivera.
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https://popculturehasaids.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/papelbon1.jpg
https://popculturehasaids.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/papelbon5.jpg
http://www.crossingbroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/AP18695390508.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ghkhwpppc1w/SIAkA9f23II/AAAAAAAABKU/IygpEmJnzik/s400/paplebum.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lAELLK4vZFg/UdPEZFeTs5I/AAAAAAAAQSE/xLY7EWTLUYs/s425/so+much+fun+to+root+for.jpg
Jose Bautista (Orioles, Rays, Royals, Pirates, Blue Jays)
http://cache4.asset-cache.net/gc/450204040-jose-bautista-of-the-toronto-blue-jays-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=GkZZ8bf5zL1ZiijUmxa7QZJ%2BGhy%2Frx4CcQ%2FRNEeo%2FRmQ9e9PMH5CtEnVi8mAHpjq84r77vxMEM%2BGhsoTZNZI%2FA %3D%3D
Unlikable Traits:
- Constantly whines to umpires about everything. Can be seen five minutes after he strikes out still yelling at the umpire from the dugout.
- Known for his excessive bat flipping, stare-downs, and general cockiness.
- Faked out Royals fans by pretending to throw them a ball in the playoffs and then holding on to it.
- Threw his teammate under the bus for not catching a pop-up that was clearly his.
- Slid into Rougned Odor with no intention of touching second base. Proceeded to get up and pretend he wanted to fight before getting clocked by Odor. Then he had the nerve to call the Rangers "cowardly" after the game.
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Apparently that wasn't the first time Bautista pretended to throw the ball to a fan:
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Manny Machado (Orioles)
http://a3.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2016%2F0608%2Fr90485_1296x729_16-9.jpg
Unlikable traits:
- Threw a tantrum when Josh Donaldson tagged him too hard with a baseball.
- Appeared to intentionally throw a bat at the Oakland A's after they pitched him inside the next day.
- Also threw his helmet at Donaldson during that series and hit a catcher with his bat on a backswing.
- Stared down Yordano Ventura for throwing an inside pitch. Proceeded to pop out and continue to stare down Ventura instead of running to first base. Proceeded to charge the mound and punch Ventura in the face when he beaned him his next time up.
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ROUND 2, HEAT 8 (FINAL HEAT OF ROUND 2)
Chase Utley (Phillies, Dodgers)
http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/mlb/players/full/5383.png&w=350&h=254
Unlikable Traits:
- Broke Ruben Tejada's leg with an aggressive slide in the 2015 playoffs, prompting MLB to change slide rules this offseason for player safety.
- Immediately began the 2016 season with an illegal slide at home plate.
- In a 2011 Sports Illustrated player poll, he was voted 2nd meanest player in baseball, behind only A.J. Pierzynski.
- Has a dumb smirk on his face in his official MLB photo (see above).
Utley breaks Tejada's leg:
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Utley starts 2016 season with illegal slide:
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Jonathan Pabelbon (Red Sox, Phillies, Nationals)
http://a.fssta.com/content/dam/fsdigital/fscom/mlb/images/2014/07/10/071014-MLB-Philadelphia-Phillies-Jonathan-Papelbon-SS-PI.vresize.1200.675.high.11.jpg
Unlikable Traits:
- Was ejected and suspended for throwing at Manny Machado's head. While exiting the game after being ejected, he grabbed his crotch.
- Attempted to grab his own teammate's throat in the dugout during a game.
- Takes forever prancing around the around the mound and trying to be intimidating when coming into a game.
- Claimed he should close the 2008 All-Star Game instead of Mariano Rivera.
<iframe src='http://m.mlb.com/shared/video/embed/embed.html?content_id=505505983&topic_id=6479266&width=400&height=224&property=mlb' width='400' height='224' frameborder='0'>Your browser does not support iframes.</iframe>
https://popculturehasaids.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/papelbon1.jpg
https://popculturehasaids.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/papelbon5.jpg
http://www.crossingbroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/AP18695390508.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ghkhwpppc1w/SIAkA9f23II/AAAAAAAABKU/IygpEmJnzik/s400/paplebum.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lAELLK4vZFg/UdPEZFeTs5I/AAAAAAAAQSE/xLY7EWTLUYs/s425/so+much+fun+to+root+for.jpg
Jose Bautista (Orioles, Rays, Royals, Pirates, Blue Jays)
http://cache4.asset-cache.net/gc/450204040-jose-bautista-of-the-toronto-blue-jays-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=GkZZ8bf5zL1ZiijUmxa7QZJ%2BGhy%2Frx4CcQ%2FRNEeo%2FRmQ9e9PMH5CtEnVi8mAHpjq84r77vxMEM%2BGhsoTZNZI%2FA %3D%3D
Unlikable Traits:
- Constantly whines to umpires about everything. Can be seen five minutes after he strikes out still yelling at the umpire from the dugout.
- Known for his excessive bat flipping, stare-downs, and general cockiness.
- Faked out Royals fans by pretending to throw them a ball in the playoffs and then holding on to it.
- Threw his teammate under the bus for not catching a pop-up that was clearly his.
- Slid into Rougned Odor with no intention of touching second base. Proceeded to get up and pretend he wanted to fight before getting clocked by Odor. Then he had the nerve to call the Rangers "cowardly" after the game.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X7XUyGyFG10" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Apparently that wasn't the first time Bautista pretended to throw the ball to a fan:
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Manny Machado (Orioles)
http://a3.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2016%2F0608%2Fr90485_1296x729_16-9.jpg
Unlikable traits:
- Threw a tantrum when Josh Donaldson tagged him too hard with a baseball.
- Appeared to intentionally throw a bat at the Oakland A's after they pitched him inside the next day.
- Also threw his helmet at Donaldson during that series and hit a catcher with his bat on a backswing.
- Stared down Yordano Ventura for throwing an inside pitch. Proceeded to pop out and continue to stare down Ventura instead of running to first base. Proceeded to charge the mound and punch Ventura in the face when he beaned him his next time up.
<iframe src='http://m.mlb.com/shared/video/embed/embed.html?content_id=33552351&topic_id=6479266&width=400&height=224&property=mlb' width='400' height='224' frameborder='0'>Your browser does not support iframes.</iframe>
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