Yesterday, MLB suspended Yankee pitcher six games for throwing near Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz's head on Tuesday night in a 12-3 Yankee win after Cruz had homered off Burnett earlier in the game. The high-and-tight pitch was a retaliation of Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla plunking Yankee first baseman Mark Teixeira twice earlier in the game. Here's the AP story. Padilla was fined for his actions, but not suspended. Both of the pitches that hit Teixeira were at the middle part of his body. Burnett plans to appeal the suspension.
While I have no problem with a retaliation pitch to send a message, I do have a problem with pitches being throw near people's heads. There's no room in baseball for that kind of retaliation. If you want to send a message, throw at the body below the shoulders, not above it.
While I have no problem with a retaliation pitch to send a message, I do have a problem with pitches being throw near people's heads. There's no room in baseball for that kind of retaliation. If you want to send a message, throw at the body below the shoulders, not above it.
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