Madison Bumgarner's MVP ceremony was incredibly awkward

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Giants' pitcher Madison Bumgarner stole the show in Game 7 of the World Series, pitching a near-perfect five innings of relief work en route to the 2014 World Series Championship and series MVP.

Then came his MVP ceremony. 

The 2014 MVP Award was sponsored by Chevrolet, and as is the case with most awards, a company spokesperson was there to hand out the award. This time it was Rikk Wilde, Chevrolet sales & marketing regional zone manager, and boy was he nervous and unprepared. 

You just have to watch the entire thing.

Yes, he said "Technology and stuff."

Also, to Bud Selig: Thank you for everything.

With that, the 2014 MLB season is finally over.

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