I don’t know why he was fined or not, but yeah it seems stupid when Hamels isn’t even going to miss one start. I sort of wish Rizzo wouldn’t have said anything, but I can see why he did. He wanted to send a message that hey, we are good for the first time since the first half-season in DC, we aren’t backing down. But I would hate for one of the key young guys to get a broken hand, or duck down into something if it continues in the other series for the season.
If I was Hunter Pence I would would be having a long talk with Hamels, I think. I think his next few at bats against the Nats with no one on will be pretty toe-curling for him.
I would much rather have a rivalry based on record and proximity, not this type of thing.
Freegards
The Nats should start HRod next time they play the Phillies. A 101 mph fastball. Plus, he can really get away with the lie that it got away from him. Of course, if he tried to hit someone, he would probably throw a strike, instead.
But I am sure you are right, and a lot of his teammates are not happy with what he did.