The Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics are AL West rivals, and that passion isn’t only manifested on the field, but on social media as well.
With team ace Felix Hernandez primed for a big season, the Mariners posted a tweet joking about how every fifth day (when he pitches) should be a school holiday. It was harmless.
Clear your calendar every fifth day of the week.#HappyFelixDay pic.twitter.com/SyjVfZSyGe
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 15, 2017
But for some reason, the Athletics decided to use that tweet as trash talk fodder. Here’s what they had to say in response.
Congratulations on inventing a day so that you could finally get a ring.
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) March 15, 2017
It was on after that.
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 15, 2017
Thanks. We'll tie the balloon to one of our World Series trophies so it won't float away. pic.twitter.com/dYet0ZCSrG
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) March 15, 2017
Well, we know the 70s and 80s were fun, but as you know…the years start coming and they don't stop coming.
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 15, 2017
Here's a balloon that might look familiar to you. pic.twitter.com/fGYnYYzyeH
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) March 15, 2017
See you in 2017. pic.twitter.com/mEdDr0Oa2r
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 15, 2017
We still have a few weeks until Opening Day, but things are already heating up.
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Matt manages all editorial operations for The Sports Daily. His work has been featured on MSN, Fox Sports, Yardbarker, SB Nation and Bleacher Report. Matt has also written for the Richmond Times-Dispatch. He enjoys eating good food, shooting hoops and making original, compelling stories go viral.
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