Max Scherzer Jokingly Chokes Bryce Harper as Part of Pregame Handshake

Max Scherzer Jokingly Chokes Bryce Harper as Part of Pregame Handshake

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The Nationals suspended Jonathan Papelbon for the remainder of the season, after an attack of Bryce Harper in the team dugout that included Papelbon putting his hands around Harper's neck.

Harper appears to be unfazed by it all, and was seen last night engaging in a pregame handshake with Max Scherzer that appeared to mock the incident.

We wish this handshake was a direct result of what went down with Papelbon, but evidently the choking part of the salutation has been going on for some time.

Still, it's nice to see that Harper hasn't changed his ritual as a result of being on the wrong end of a very real choking situation.

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[via Larry Brown Sports]

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