Macho men and tiny dogs—David Ortiz and Mikey

 David Ortiz kisses his dog Mikey following conditioning drills at the team's spring training facility
                  - Sports Illustrated Photo

David Ortiz, designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox, is a seven time All Star and holds the all time record for RBI’s by a designated hitter. Ortiz is 6’4”and weighs 230.

In July Ortiz caused a bench clearing brawl between the Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles when a pitcher threw three inside balls at Ortiz, who took offense and charged the mound.

At the risk of offending the sanctimonious, (actually we’re sure the sanctimonious don’t read this blog) we at The Poodle & dog blog love bench clearing brawls. They provide excitement in what is essentially a boring cerebral sport. It’s more like saber rattling than fighting.

Both teams charge indignantly onto the field like their honor is at stake. Sometimes actual punches are thrown. The umpires calm everyone down and the commentators get all anal about how fighting (like crying) has no place in baseball. The fans love it. My dogs do a happy dance.

Ortiz apologized to the league and got a three day vacation suspension when he probably just stayed home and played with Mikey the Yorkie.

Comments

[Jerry]

Charging the mound is great. It makes the pitcher think twice before trying to hit a batter twice his size. Good for Ortiz.

[Jet]

I can't watch baseball, it's even more boring than cricket! :P

[Linda]

Charging the mound is really needed in this very boring game. Good for Ortiz!

Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

[Mary Jo and Hudson]

There are so many wonderful professional athletes who not only adore their dogs but are voices for these amazing animals. Mark Buerhle, who is the starting pitcher for the White Socks and the 18th pitcher in history to pitch a perfect game is a HUGE supporter of dog issues as well as David Backes, the captain of the St. Louis Blues who works tirelessly to help dogs in puppy mills and supports rescues. Big men with big hearts !!! You've got to love them !!!

[Jan]

You are so right and sadly the sociopath athlete gets all the publicity.

[Jen]

I like to see a few bench clearing brawls too! It makes for an interesting game and I think I would be a little ticked off too if I almost got hit 3 times by a pitch!!

[jackie]

big men carrying and kissing a small dog..is sexy

[Calypso Bay]

I love men with little dogs. So hot.