Orioles’ Chris Davis chirps ‘easy to dislike’ Jose Bautista

Baltimore Orioles GM Dan Duquette confirms the story to Blair and Wilner that he told Jose Bautista’s agent that “we’re not interested, our fans do not like your player.”

The Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles have developed quite the rivalry over the past few seasons and Jose Bautista usually finds himself at the forefront of that beef.

Bautista is seen as a villainous figure in Maryland, with Orioles general manager Dan Duquette going so far as saying his team wouldn’t sign the slugger because the fans don’t like him.

Duquette attempted to clarify his comments earlier this month, but the shot had already been fired.

The latest chapter in the feud came Saturday afternoon during Baltimore’s FanFest event when first baseman Chris Davis expressed his negative feelings towards Bautista.

Coming off the epic 2016 American League wild-card game, the Blue Jays and Orioles should continue to provide top-notch entertainment whenever they square off this season.

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