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Cubs fan turns on Guardians over social media trolling

Original: As a # Cubs fan I was happy to see the # gaurdians beat the # whitesox and was going to root for them in the # ALCS . Ho

A Chicago Cubs fan says he was glad Cleveland beat the White Sox and planned to back the Guardians in the ALCS, but is now rooting for Tampa Bay instead. He blames what he calls childish trolling tactics from Cleveland's social media team, arguing the behaviour alienates potential supporters outside the fanbase.

Why now: Frustration with an MLB team's social media behaviour is prompting debate among baseball fans during the ALCS.

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• As a # Cubs fan I was happy to see the # gaurdians beat the # whitesox and was going to root for them in the # ALCS . However, with the childish trolling tactics of their social media team, I'll be rooting for the # Rays instead. The behavior of Cleveland's social media team is… · RetroFan · 1

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