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Actor/director Ben Affleck spent Tuesday morning visiting ESPNs studios in New York City to appear on Get Up! and First Take. And yes, the self-professed Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan definitely had a biased view of Tom Brady, Deflategate and MLBs sign-stealing scandals. But it was the language Affleck used to share his opinions which is making headlines.

So what had Affleck so fired up? Brady, but not because the six-time Super Bowl champion will be a free agent next month. Rather, it was Bradys role in Deflategate which got under Afflecks skin.

Affleck also thinks too much is being made of baseballs sign-stealing scandals. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred already punished the Astros for their illegal use of electronic equipment in the 2017 season, which ended with Houston winning its first World Series title in franchise history.

Manfreds report on the 2018 Red Sox, accused of illegally stealing signs under the direction of former manager Alex Cora on their way to the franchises fourth World Series title in 15 years, should be done by the end of next week.

Afflecks opinions on the sign-stealing investigations did not resonate with viewers.

Affleck, whos waged a public battle with alcoholism, also took hits for his demeanor during his TV appearances on Tuesday.

Afflecks new movie The Way Back opens March 6. In the film, Affleck stars as a former high school basketball standout whos offered a coaching job at his alma mater while struggling with alcoholism.

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