We say on the Brewers’ choreographed home run celebration

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I didn't know what to think of the Brewers' "explosive" choreographed celebration of Prince Fielder's walk-off home run on Sunday. If I was an opposing pitcher, there's two ways I could react to it:

1. Let it go. As Fielder put it after the game, "It's always good to have some fun." Baseball is fun and entertainment is what the fans buy tickets for, so giving them a little show after rounding the bases is harmless. Fielder didn't stick in the batter's box and stare down the pitcher, nor did he pull an in-your-face move on any of the Giants. He shared his excitement with teammates and added some flair in the process.

2. Put one in his ear. Fielder's "show" was the ultimate showboating display that has no place in baseball. A move like that would warrant an unsportsmanlike penalty of sorts in any other sport, and involving his entire team makes it more insulting to a pitcher.

We'll see if the Giants remember Fielder's antics next season. Here's hoping he tries to call his shot in the first at-bat.

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