David Wells Says Umpire Called Him Fat

Come on kids, what are we, in 6th grade? Apparently so. Long after making his exit from Wednesday night's game in San Diego, Padres starter David Wells was in the dugout when there was a disputed play on the field. Alberto Callaspo grounded a ball to first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, who flipped to pitcher Mike Thompson who was covering first. Only problem was Thompson missed the bag, allowing Callaspo to reach safely. It was at that point, that David Wells, who was already upset over controversial calls earlier in the game, blew up at umpire Doug Eddings, prompting his ejection from the game. David Wells explained his reaction:

But he said Eddings took it a step further as the umpire "rubbed his belly" as if to call Wells "fat."

Said Wells: "I thought (Thompson's) foot was on (the bag). Replay shows it did and that's where the frustration comes out ... I understand they're trying to do their job as well. You get riled up. I got riled up. I said, 'You didn't miss one, you missed two.' Things started heating up and he was over there chirping and chirping and he tossed me out. Then he made a gesture ... that to me is stepping over the line. I take it personally."

"That's false. I would never ..." Eddings told the Associated Press.

I don't know what Eddings did or did not do, but check out Wells' reaction to being ejected:

I'm not a lip reader, but I know Wells was not happy.

Previously at FanHouse:
David Wells Would Head-Butt GM Kevin Towers
David Wells Is Giving Up Beer Because of Diabetes
David Wells Is Changing His Lifestyle