VIDEO: Indians' Francisco Lindor and Leonys Martin Caught in Heated Dugout Argument
By Jared Kish
We always see Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor smiling and having a good time out on the baseball field. However, in this latest clip, Lindor's smile disappeared, as he ripped into teammate Leonys Martin on Thursday after a tough defensive half inning.
Lindor and Martin were spotted exchanging words with one another after Martin coasted after a ball on defense in the first inning, costing the Indians two runs. As the two were yelling at each other, fellow teammate Jose Ramirez stepped in to break up the scuffle.
Lindor had every right to be mad at Martin. As a leader of the Indians, it is Lindor's job to speak up and tell Martin to run after the ball.
This isn't the first time we've seen players get on teammates for not hustling. Who could forget Evan Longoria getting into a tussle with B.J. Upton in the Rays dugout after Upton nonchalantly ran after a ball in the outfield. The two were seen yelling at each other the next half inning.
Lindor may be the guy who smiles all the time, but don't cost his team runs, or he will quickly put that smile away.