The Reds and Joseph Blandisi Jersey Giants created one of the most explosive moments of MLB's 2022 season when during warmups ahead of their three-game series in late May.The slap ultimately netted Pham a three-game suspension, so he wasn't able to play in the series against the Giants. Still, three weeks after the event and one week ahead of the Reds vs. Giants series beginning on June 24 Pham doesn't seem to have any remorse for his actions."You know what, Ive got no regrets," Pham . "None at all. Joc deserved to be slapped."MORE: The altercation between Pham and Pederson . Pham thought that Pederson had violated the league's rules about stashing players on IR, and he held the grudge long-term. That led to the slap and Andrej Sustr Kids Jersey Pham's suspension.However, it could have been worse. MLB threatened to hit Pham with an eight- to 10-game suspension if he didn't accept the immediate three-game suspension to keep him out of the series against the Giants. Pham chose the latter to stay on the field.It got even more serious than that, as the Giants threatened to boycott the game or file a sault charges against Pham."They were talking about pre sing charges," Pham scoffed. "Im like, Jared Boll Women Jersey 'Go ahead. A sault for a slap? OK. People do way worse."MORE: Ultimately, the Giants backed off those threats once Pham was suspended and the initial shock around the event waned.The slap shouldn't have been such a surprise, though. Pham explained to USA TODAY that he was hoping to slap Pederson much earlier than he did. He outlined that he had searched for Pederson when the Padres played the Braves in September of 2021. However, Pederson never came on the field, as he wasn Carter Rowney Women Jersey 't playing and reportedly knew that Pham was angry."I would have slapped him last year if I saw him," Pham said. "He knew that. Everyone knew that."The delay didn't impact Pham's gratification, and he claims that he has actually, quietly, has received plenty of support for his slap."There were about 100 people that thanked me after I slapped him," Pham said. "Players, coaches, trainers, reporters. What does that say? I was like, 'Damn, I didn't know Joc was this disliked.'"FAGAN Joseph Blandisi Men Jersey : Pederson has been supported by his teammates, however. Most notably, the Giants recently wore shirts that read, "Stashing players on IR isn't cheating."The Giants' stance on fantasy football rules is clear : SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) Pham seemed to find the Giants' gesture comical, as he doesn't understand why San Francisco continues to mention the slap."Theyre the ones who keep bringing this s up, Pham Chris Wideman Jersey said Tuesday night. "Theyre the ones who didnt want me to play. Now, look at them."
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