Gio Gonzalez suggests a bullet-proof vest when approaching Stephen Strasburg during a start

MASN's F.P. Santangelo sat down with Strasburg, Gio, and Zimmermann in a segment that aired before last night's Nats-Giants game. All smiles. Video here. Go ahead, watch this thing; we dare you to try watch this without smiling. Here's the part about approaching Stras on the day he's pitching:

Zimmermann: When Stras is pitching, like to stay away...
Gio: Bring a bullet proof vest,or...
Stras: They're intimidated by me. I get my game face on . They're just scared...Go to the end of the dugout.
Gio: Maybe we walk up to him with a baseball bat in my hand, just in case...

(Screencap via MASNSports.com)

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