But Giancarlo Stanton wasn't about to let that happen. Stanton, currently sidelined due to tendinitis in both elbows, isn't able to make his presence felt with his bat, but he did so with his words while speaking to the team before Thursday's game.

On Tuesday, Stanton was asked whether he believes using the non-traditional bat model contributed to the tennis elbow he’s dealing with in both arms. Stanton had said during spring training that “bat adjustments” may have caused the injuries, which continue to delay his start to the season.