If you’re a bullpen pitcher sitting out in the ‘pen over the course of a 9-inning game, chances are you’re going to hear some interesting things coming from the crowd.

Now, most bullpen pitchers are focused on the task at hand. That can consist of observing a certain batter’s tendencies at the place, bouncing ideas off their fellow pitchers and experimenting with new pitching grips, or warming their bodies up in case they’re called upon for mop up duty or to save the game.

Saving a relationship out in the bleachers is not usually one of the things a bullpen pitcher is tasked with, but for Jays reliever John Axford, he, along with his fellow bullpeners, are ready and willing to listen with all ears.

During the 5th inning of a Friday night 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, the Jays bullpen overheard a couple breaking up, and Axford let it be known that he’d like the two to come back on Saturday just so the bullpen can all weigh in and “provide the third party point of view.”

As one tweeter pointed out in the replies, Axford wants to see firsthand if the relationship is salvageable or if it’s going to get “the ax.”

This isn’t the first time Axford has done something unothrodox with the fans. During his time with the Brewers, he signed the stomach of a pregnant lady.

The love guru Axford has 3.91 ERA in 22 games played with the Jays this season, and he could be responsible for a meltdown away from the diamond if the two show up again.

(h/t John Axford)