There has been a mini-controversy in recent days after former MLB manager Joe Maddon called Tony Vitello's hiring as manager of the SF Giants "insulting." Vitello has chosen to take the high road in addressing these remarks.
In speaking to John Shea of the San Francisco Standard, Vitello had the following to say: "I get it. I just wonder if he’ll still take my call, because he was on my list of people that I wanted to call and seek out advice."
Tony Vitello takes the high road after Joe Maddon's comments
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