Rodney To Appeal Suspension
Well, that was quick: Tigers pitcher Fernando Rodney has already said he’ll appeal the three-game suspension handed down today. No one was actually hit when threw the ball into the press box, but, ya know, he threw a ball into the press box.
“I was throwing the ball to the fans,” Rodney said afterwards. “[I was] emotional. It’s nothing bad. I know I’m not supposed to throw the ball, but I’m feeling in the moment. ... I don’t throw it to hit nobody. I think if I throw it in the right spot, I don’t hit nobody.” You can watch video of the incident at MLB.com.
Read Article >Tigers Fernando Rodney Suspended Three Games After Throwing Ball Into Pressbox
On Friday, after recording a save against the Tampa Bay Rays, his 32nd of the season, Tigers closer Fernando Rodney celebrated in a fashion that probably many pitchers before him wish they had thought of: he threw the baseball into the press box at Tropicana Field. For his actions, he’ll be suspended three games. And also fined an undisclosed amount.
Assuming he does not appeal, the suspension will start tonight, with the Tigers in Kansas City to play the Royals.
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