What's the Big Deal With a Couple of F-Bombs?

Steve Simmons, over at the Sun, seems to think that Alex Rios has talked his way out of Toronto. Frankly, I think it's a complete knee-jerk reaction to something that I don't think is that big of a deal.

Seriously, in this whole situation I sympathize with Rios: what's the big deal about him dropping a couple of f-bombs to some smack-talking douchenozzle on the street? The guy yelling is a complete asshole, so stand by your damn players.

Simmons' thoughts on the subject included these gems:

""Never mind that the hitting numbers aren't anywhere near where they are supposed to be...All that pales when compared with his foolish act of the other night, exchanging swear words with a fan after turning down an autograph request from a kid, at a charity event no less. Available in today's technology for all to see on YouTube.""

Why is this such a big deal to Simmons, is all I want to know. So what if Alex's production is down a little bit, he's got the ability to be amazing, he just isn't always motivated, which is clearly the problem. Maybe this could even give him a little bit of a kick in the ass. He went 2-4 today with two steals; maybe now we'll finally see a motivated Alex Rios.

Alex apologized already in a statement, which was clearly going to happen, but Simmons even has an answer for that.

""Rios essentially is done as a Blue Jay. Failing on the field can be accepted. Failing off the field reflects a certain lack of character. All the apologies in the world may not be able to correct that.""

Seriously, what's the big deal about verbally sparring with someone who goads you into it? It's not like Rios hit the guy or anything, and he was provoked. He shouldn't have to put up with bull, like hecklers anywhere other than the ballpark; and even then, you should support the players or keep your mouth shut, not rag on them like a douchebag.

Simmons seems to be misdirecting the blame in his jump to assign blame for the incident and write off Rios. This is a Griffin level of dumb.