A few thoughts on the two kerfuffles during the Cubs/Diamondbacks series

But I think they're both worth discussing, especially on an off day as we await the Cubs' return to Wrigley Field for an important seven-game homestand.

Here's Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly on Berry on Monday's incident [VIDEO].

The thing is, as long as the coach stays in the coach's box — which is now a mandate from MLB after many coaches strayed way out of it before this year — signs are fair game. Kelly even acknowledged the gamesmanship in the clip above. And that led to an apology issued to the Cubs by D-backs manager Torey Lovullo: