Braden vs. A-Roid

So after watching the A's fall 0-2 on the series with the Yankees, I am sure I can speak for all Oakland fans and say we were pretty fired up for the third and final game. No team likes to be swept anywhere, by anyone.. specially not AT HOME and by the Yankees. Granted, they are the World Series Champs, still don't like to see it happen.

Along with the fans ready for a win, so were the Oakland players. Specifically Dallas Braden. Its buzzing all over the net about his altercation with A-Roid. I obviously have a few opinions about the situation. They are as follows:

1. I do believe Braden had every right to let Roid man know to stay away from his mound. Its not an official rule, but it comes with the territory. Alex, your not a pitcher. Stay off the mound, respect the game, your team, and your opponents.

2. I DO NOT condone Bradens temper after leaving the field. The glove toss and cup knock was not necessary, and shows the kids watching its ok to stand up for yourself, but its also ok to loose control.

3. A-Roids arrogance towards the game, and his general "Hollywood" attitude have pretty much convinced me that tho hes a great player who can field and bat with the best of them, is totally oblivious to the gentleman side of the game of baseball. If your only remark about the situation is to state that he doesn't have the right to comment because he "only has a handful of wins" only certifies that you are disrespectful cheating asshole who only cares about a fat pay check, and nothing about the game. i know that A-Roid will NEVER read this, but I just want to make it clear that you were one of my favorite players in the game today. However, due to your use of steroids being put out there, and your blatant disrespect for the game I grew up dreaming of playing as you do, that has been tossed right out the window. Alex, you play for the most respected team in baseball. One of high class and oen that demands perfection, not only in stats but in attitude.

I have read some of the buzz going around the net, and it is pretty 50/50. Some say Dallas doesn't have the right to scold A-Roid, some say he had every right. I tell you what, Highest paid player or not, Yankee superstar or not... You don't let anyone walk over you. if a little league player knows that you don't touch the mound if you aint pitching.. then so should the pros..