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Brady, Mahomes trade friendly barbs after Royals' Perez wears Bucs jersey

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Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez caused a stir on social media when he showed up to batting practice wearing a Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey with Tom Brady's name and number.

Perez, who said in the video that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the best, had to wear the uniform after losing a Super Bowl bet to Tampa Bay Rays outfielder and Florida native Brett Phillips. The two are former Royals teammates.

Brady joined in on the fun Tuesday with a friendly jab at Perez and Kansas City:

Meanwhile, Mahomes, who's a part owner of the Royals, took a shot at Brady in response:

The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs to win the Super Bowl in February. Brady collected his seventh title in the victory, while Mahomes has one to his name.

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