WFAN's Mike Francesa Claps Back at Trevor Bauer Exactly the Way You Thought He Would

This was meant to happen, right?

WFAN's Mike Francesa has no problem giving his opinion, even if that means criticizing an athlete. Talking about the upcoming trade deadline and what pitchers the Yankees should target, Cleveland's Trevor Bauer was mentioned, and Francesa declared he didn't want any part of his craziness, on and off the field, in pinstripes.

That led to Bauer responding to Francesa (indirectly), continuing the back-and-forth.

Lol nice...tag me in this looking to start drama and I’m the headcase and nutjob and whatever else is said in this video? That’s hilarious! Traditional media for you...this is why it’s dying. I do love the logo in the background tho! If only he looked like that in real life! ?? https://t.co/ZIBUgqI1pN
— Trevor Bauer (@BauerOutage) July 26, 2019

The 65-year-old isn't backing down, though, and reiterated all his issues combatively on Twitter, along with an impossible challenge.

We already have enough fools in New York. We don’t need Bauer.
By the way, when his baseball accomplishments approach mine in broadcasting he will have arrived.
— Mike Francesa (@MikeFrancesa) July 26, 2019

Whatever you think of Francesa, he has a point. Bauer hasn't really accomplished much over his career, and we are talking one of the top figures in sports talk radio...ever.

But, then again, those two things are completely incomparable.

MLB trade rumors: WFAN’s Mike Francesa feeds Twitter feud with Indians’ Trevor Bauer https://t.co/70YLJeQyWO pic.twitter.com/9nfhTMyVuX
— NJ.com (@njdotcom) July 26, 2019

Of course, you can believe more than one thing. Yes, Bauer hasn't reached legendary status like Madison Bumgarner, but that doesn't mean the Indians right-hander can't handle pitching in New York.

Honestly, he'd probably do fine.

Knowing both of their personalities, this might continue over the next couple days. Can you imagine what Francesa will do if Brian Cashman pulls off a deal to bring Bauer to New York?