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Anthony Rizzo had a fan Q&A on Twitter and got in a good burn on Dan Haren

Anthony Rizzo had a fan Q&A on Twitter

By Carrie Muskat and Ben Cosman

Anthony Rizzo had some fun with fans on Twitter Monday night, revealing his favorite food in the dugout and that he likes to play golf, watch football and root for the Miami Dolphins -- when he's not cheering for the Chicago Bears. As tends to happen with Twitter Q&As, the Cubs' first baseman bore his soul and we got a deep look into the person that is Anthony Vincent Rizzo. 

For example, we learned that he doesn't have just one favorite pre-game song:

And though he's a Florida native, Rizzo doesn't mind the Chicago weather:

One fan learned that you probably shouldn't ask the .278/.387/.512 hitter, "What are the odds I strike you out with a cool 80 mph fastball?"

Rizzo also revealed that his next "Laugh-Off for Cancer" fundraiser will be held Jan. 14 in Chicago. The Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation has raised more than $1 million through its fundraisers. Someone asked what Rizzo's biggest accomplishment was since becoming a Major League player. The answer was simple: 

And Rizzo's all-time favorite meal? 

Which makes sense, since he indeed brought slices to the Cubs dugout on Sept. 2 at Wrigley Field.

But perhaps the best moment came when pitcher Dan Haren joined in the impromptu questioning, asking, "Who's the most handsome starting pitcher you guys acquired at the trade deadline?"

... C'mon, Dan. You set him up perfectly:

Finally, a fan thanked the first baseman for taking the time to answer questions. Rizzo's response:

Stay tuned.

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