Tampa news station tweets awful Detroit joke, Detroit station responds

The Rays traded David Price to the Tigers today. Price handled the situation well, tweeting a message of thanks to the Tampa fans. The Tampa FOX affiliate was

The Rays traded David Price to the Tigers today. Price handled the situation well, tweeting a message of thanks to the Tampa fans. The Tampa FOX affiliate was not nearly as gracious, though.

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Ha! Poverty! Hilarious! Good thing Florida is such a pristine tropical paradise.

The FOX affiliate in Detroit had spectacular comeback, though.

.@MyFoxTampaBay pic.twitter.com/XpPPHCjBAN

— FOX 2 Detroit (@FOX2News) July 31, 2014

Because this is the internet, the Tampa station apologized in meme form, which doesn't really convey sincerity. 

We apologize, #Detroit. We wish David the best of luck no matter where he is! pic.twitter.com/ykhopLHTwX

— FOX 13 Tampa Bay (@FOX13News) July 31, 2014

- Dan Gartland