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Max Scherzer admits paying a hefty fine for his viral coin flip gesture, giving Toronto fans a hilarious behind-the-scenes story.
Sitting down on a popular podcast always produces totally unfiltered honesty from seasoned veterans. It gives us a genuine glimpse into the clubhouse dynamic.
Everyone vividly remembers him ruthlessly mocking home plate umpire CB Bucknor from the dugout last summer. It was an absolutely legendary troll job.
Pretending to flip a quarter to determine balls and strikes instantly won the hearts of millions online. It perfectly captured our collective daily frustration.
Now we finally know the league strictly punished that magical display of defiance. He had to surrender some serious cash for the bold stunt.
Max Scherzer got fined for the coin flip moment
FULL Scherzer podcast out now on YouTube!
FULL Scherzer podcast out now on YouTube!
The 41-year-old righty absolutely refuses to hide his true emotions. He plays the game with incredible fire.
He quietly fought through early injuries to finish with a 5-5 record alongside a 5.19 ERA and 82 strikeouts last season.
Scherzer injects an unmatched competitive fire into the Toronto clubhouse
Hearing him proudly laugh about trolling a bad umpire brings a massive wave of pure joy to this passionate fanbase. We completely stand by him.
Paying a fine for defending his teammates proves exactly why he is a universally respected leader. He genuinely cares about winning every single pitch.
Pitching in the American League East relentlessly demands that kind of aggressive, fearless attitude. You have to fiercely protect your starting rotation.
Younger arms currently sitting in the bullpen constantly study his unapologetic swagger. He shows them how to confidently survive the grueling daily grind.
That specific viral moment completely bonded him with a city desperately craving a tough baseball identity. We absolutely loved his defiant energy.
Laughing about the penalty months later shows he possesses a brilliant perspective on his own massive legacy. He simply loves entertaining the faithful crowd.
We would gladly start a massive crowdfunding campaign to pay his next fine. Let the regular season begin immediately.
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