David Ortiz says Rays' Price acted 'like a little b----'
The next time David Ortiz and David Price meet, it might be in a ring.
Following Friday's beanfest at Fenway Park between Boston and Tampa Bay, Ortiz unleashed a postgame tirade on the Rays' left-hander that is sure to escalate tensions even further.
Ortiz: Price acted 'like a little b*tch' & 'it's on -- I have no respect for him anymore.' #Rays #RedSox
— Michael Silverman (@MikeSilvermanBB) May 31, 2014
Three Red Sox managers and a reliever were ejected during Boston's 3-2 walk-off win after Price drilled Ortiz in the back, plunked Mike Carp in the hand and was never tossed from the contest.
Ortiz, who appeared to challenge Price after Carp was hit in the fourth inning, had strong words for the Rays' ace after the game.
Ortiz added he no longer has any respect for Price. Said next time he hits him, he better be ready to have the gloves on. Boxing gloves?
— Ian Browne (@IanMBrowne) May 31, 2014
Ortiz: It's a war. It's on."
— Gordon Edes (@GordonEdes) May 31, 2014
Friday's fireworks marked the second time in less than a week the two teams emptied the benches in a heated rivalry that's been brewing for years.
For his part, the Rays' lefty tried to distance himself from the controversy.
#Rays Price says he was just trying to establish inside with Ortiz and Carp. History did not play into it.
— Joe Smith (@TBTimes_JSmith) May 31, 2014
With two games to play in the series, and a three-game set at Tropicana Field beginning July 25 on tap, you can be sure there is more history to be made in this rivalry.