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San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler wasted zero time in dealing with Zack Littell following their altercation. Littell was optioned to the Giants' Triple-A affiliate, the Sacramento River Cats.
Littell had words for Kapler after being pulled from the mound in the game against the Atlanta Braves. A video of the incident was posted to Twitter by NBC.
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Even in this short video, the tension between Littell and Kapler is palpable. Everybody knew that some form of punishment would be coming for this outburst, but nobody was sure what it would be. The San Francisco Giants answered that question themselves, announcing the roster move on Twitter.
Many fans felt Gabe Kapler took things too far.
Some fans were in favor of the punishment, as they felt it was too disrespectful of an act to let slide.
It is the manager's job to do what is best for the team at all times, and some fans worry this was personal.
Littell has been far from the San Francisco Giants' top pitcher, which makes this issue a little easier to understand. With a 5.08 ERA this season, the Giants certainly do not need Littell to win games. This makes the corresponding demotion all the easier to comprehend.
The Giants have not lived up to expectations this year, which is part of fans' frustrations with Gabe Kapler. As the manager, blame will almost always find its way to his feet. Since they are not a top team in the MLB like some expected, there is anger over every decision he makes.
Purely from a baseball standpoint, many fans are fine with seeing Zack Littell sent back down to the minors.
Zack Littell's time in the MLB is likely over for the season, and it certainly did not end the way he expected.
Gabe Kapler and the San Francisco Giants are still playing hard, despite their record
The San Francisco Giants have been all but eliminated from the 2022 postseason, but they still play with pride. They pulled off an upset victory over the Braves and are a tough out for any opponent.
Currently just five games under .500, you just know Gabe Kapler is hungry to end the season with a winning record. After the struggles this team has had, that would be a moral victory heading into the offseason.
