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Adrian Gonzalez challenges radio host who called him slow to footrace

Adrian Gonzalez challenges radio host who called him slow to footrace

Folks, we need to make something perfectly clear here. There's a reason major league players are what they are, major leaguers. And there's a reason the rest of us are left to talk and write about their accomplishments.

They're the best in the world at what they do, and although we may think we have an advantage or two in some athletic capacity — in some cases, it's possible we do — it's best to just leave well enough alone. Don't poke the angry bears, as they say. And certainly don't question their abilities or challenge them to anything competitive, because you're going to get their best and probably feel bad about it later.

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Just ask David Vassegh, co-host of Dodger Talk on AM 570. For awhile now, Vassegh has been using his airwaves to call out Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez for being slow. Of course, he did so knowing that information was getting back to Gonzalez on a regular basis, but he probably didn't suspect what Gonzalez's response would be once he'd finally heard enough.

That moment finally came this week.

Gonzalez's response? An open challenge to a footrace, which took place before Friday's game at Petco Park in San Diego.

The result of the race was a no contest. As in Vassegh, had no chance to keep up. With that said though, Gonzalez did have one notable advantage. Per conditions of the race, Vassegh had to wear cleats. He ended up borrowing a pair from Dodgers infielder Justin Turner, but they were of little help as Gonzalez left him in his dust.

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Seriously, you can start anytime, Mr. Vassegh.

Of course, the race itself was all in good fun. Gonzalez didn't truly take the comments personally, and would probably be the first to admit he's not exactly fleet of foot, at least by baseball standards. But it made for an entertaining stunt and a fun moment that will give the Dodgers clubhouse something to talk about for a few weeks.

Also, we're guessing it will give David Vassegh something else to talk about on the air. Unless, of course, he's ready to challenge A.J. Ellis. Or better yet, a Dodgers colleague. 

Make it happen!

BLS H/N: Bleacher Report

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Mark Townsend is a writer for Big League Stew on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at bigleaguestew@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter!