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Cubs clubhouse rift: Anthony Rizzo defends Jake Arrieta from Montero blasting

Things are getting testy in the Chicago Cubs clubhouse.

After Tuesday's game, catcher Miguel Montero (rightfully, if not tactfully) pointed out that the Washington Nationals had stolen seven bases largely because of pitcher Jake Arrieta's slow pace to the plate.

On Wednesday, Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo fired back:

The other catcher Rizzo is referencing is strong-armed Willson Contreras, who hasn't thrown everyone out, as evidenced by his 34 percent caught stealing rate, but does possess a stronger arm than Montero.