Audio: Jim Leyland has epic rant about fans, radio talk show hosts
A. Isaac 
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland has had it with fans second guessing some of his decisions lately. Yesterday, with the Tigers up 2-0 and Rick Porcello pitching an absolute gem of one-hit ball against the Pirates, Leyland pulled him after the 8th inning in favor of closer Jose Valverde. They went on to win the game but not without a few tense moments. The talk in the post-game on 97.1 The Ticket was the controversial decision Leyland made.
Today, Jeff Riger, a radio host with the station asked him about the second guessing and the Wizard of Woodward unleashed a tirade that’s worth listening to.
It should be noted that this is only an excerpt of the entire tirade. He unleashed a few more f-bombs and really seemed to have a personal issue with Riger.
Riger: The reason I asked the question was because today fans were second-guessing you even though you did win and I just wanted to know what you thought …
Leyland: What do you want me to do about it?Riger: I just wanted you to comment and you did, so I appreciate it.
Leyland: I commented on it. I don’t blame the fans for second-guessing it. What else do you want me to say? I don’t blame the fans for second-guessing that move. I said it yesterday in my press conference. I explained why I did it. I explained that I didn’t blame them for second-guessing, so what else do you want me to do? What do you want me to say? That I wish I had not done it? No, I’m glad I did it. And I’ll do it again tonight if we have the same (expletive) situation if I think it gives us the best (expletive) chance to win the (expletive) game. Are there any other questions?
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