Looks like Youkilis questioned Manny on either not playing in the outfield or not doing enough in the brawl and Manny reacted and they had to be seperated.Coco charging the mound started the night before with the Rays Bartlett using his knee when Coco tried to steal, then Coco took out Iwamura on a hard slide, then the Rays manager had a shouting match with Coco during a visit to the mound.James Shields hitting Crisp capped it off and Gomes jumping on the pile throwing haymakers will keep the flame lit until these teams meet again.
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Original Story:
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Wouldn't we all like to tell him that...
Bottom line is this: Coco is out of line starting this thing. The Sox had just taken the lead in the East, and being reminded of the pitiful franchise they play for should have been punishment enough for the Rays. That being said, once the fight began, Coco was the only one actually fighting, as opposed to pulling hair and scratching like a kitten. In addition, someone please explain to me how Jonny Gomes always gets involved in these fights. He wasn't even nearby and he's the one who thinks he's Mr. T out there. Take a seat, Jonny, you still owe me big time from all the times I've defended you in my fantasy leagues and you've continued to hit like I did in little league, which is not at all.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3429644
Youk has a temper and throws his bat and helmet around the dugout after bad at-bats. Manny is sick of it and finally said something igniting the feud. It apparently had nothing to do with the brawl, at least not directly. I'm sure the emotions from the brawl may have agitated Manny to have a more critcal reacton following another one of Youk's temper tantrums.
No, 'we all' wouldn't like to tell Manny that. I personally love when he does that. And I know lots of people who feel the same way. Actually, I'd like to tell Manny to stand there a little longer...quite a picture! lol..