Rizzo didn't know he and Bryant had 'Bryzzo' nickname
Jerry Lai / USA TODAY Sports
The relationship between Chicago Cubs teammates Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo might have hit a major snag after the latter appeared to be oblivious to the duo's nickname.
After a Twitter follower referred to the two as "Bryzzo," Rizzo asked Bryant what he thought of the nickname:
Bryzzo. @KrisBryant_23 what do you think? https://t.co/5hTb3O1IIJ
— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) December 23, 2015
Unbeknownst to Rizzo, Bryant let his teammate know that the name had been in place for some time:
That's been a thing for a while! Some friend you are😒 https://t.co/dhlTIGP4vl
— Kris Bryant (@KrisBryant_23) December 23, 2015
Rizzo did his best to mend the relationship:
❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/5N3vwEY7lS
— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) December 23, 2015
Whether the young duo can repair their relationship will be a storyline to follow heading into the 2016 season.