Mike Montgomery Has To Fight Justin Grimm After This

Maybe one of the most underrated trades in the Theo Epstein era with the Chicago Cubs is getting left-handed pitcher Mike Montgomery from the Seattle Mariners in 2016. Since then, Montgomery has been a key weapon in the bullpen for Joe Maddon and who can forget the lefty getting the final out in Game 7 of the World Series. On Monday, Montgomery once again showed his versatility. Montgomery has appeared in 18 games this season, and 11 times he's pitched at least two innings. That includes Monday night's performance against the Miami Marlins. The lefty pitched 3.1 innings, earning his second save of the year and it also marked the eighth time he didn't surrender a run when pitching at least two innings out of the bullpen. A great performance from Montgomery, shutting the door on the Marlins, as the Cubs were without closer Wade Davis, who was put on paternity leave before the game. So, how was Montgomery treated during his postgame interview? Justin Grimm stuck his finger in Montgomery's mouth, as he was being interviewed by CSN Chicago's Kelly Crull.

Obviously, this is coming from an outsider's perspective, but Mike Montgomery has to fight Justin Grimm. Getting fish hooked on live TV? C'mon. That's right up there with getting a noogie, or a wet willy. Montgomery was emasculated and really the only thing you can do to come back from that is a fight. So, let's get these two in a cage, the octagon, a boxing ring, street fight, whatever. The only way Montgomery can save face after that. Better idea, let's have a good old fashioned baseball fight. Lots of pushing, talking, a huge scrum without anything actually happening. I mean, I don't want Montgomery to get hurt, I just said how valuable he's been for the Cubs. But who knows, maybe it's some sort of inside joke in the clubhouse, but regardless, an embarrassing look for Montgomery.

If not a fight, then we gotta have a dance off. Grimm might have the advantage in that though. Although, Montgomery could actually come back with, "at least I'm getting people out."