Pete Mackanin: 'I Hate Bat Flips'

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Odubel Herrera continues to be frustrating for Phillies manager Pete Mackanin.

Mackanin pulled Herrera from Tuesday night's game for not running out a dropped third strike in the sixth inning. Earlier in the game, Herrera flipped his bat on a deep flyout to center field.

"I hate bat flips from any player. I just don't think it's appropriate. Number one, I didn't want any pitcher to bare down on me for any other reason. I kept my mouth shut and ran around the bases and didn't want someone coming up and in with a fastball because he was upset that I showboated. That's old school. But it's more acceptable now. I never liked it."

Mackanin was openly frustrated with Herrera.

With five days to go before the July 31st deadline, Mackanin also said he believes a trade is coming soon.

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