Bad blood between Cleveland’s Ubaldo Jimenez and the Rockies exploded when Jimenez threw a first-pitch fastball that nailed Troy Tulowitzki’s elbow, leading to Jimenez being suspended.
Ubaldo Jimenez Suspended For 5 Games After Throwing At Troy Tulowitzki
In November of 2010, the Rockies signed Troy Tulowitzki through the 2020 season. In exchange for his services, the Rockies agreed to give money to Tulowitzki. A lot of it.
In January of 2011, the Rockies signed Carlos Gonzalez through the 2017 season. In exchange for his services, the Rockies agreed to give money to Gonzalez. A lot of it.
Read Article >Jim Tracy: Ubaldo Jimenez ‘Gutless’ For Throwing At Troy Tulowitzki
Glendale, AZ, USA; Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez (30) pitches during the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE Immediately after getting nailed, Tulowitzi threw up his arms and took a few steps toward the mound, and of course Jimenez charged toward Tulowitzki and the benches emptied for a rarely seen spring-training rhubarb. Though nothing further of consequence actually happened. Which isn’t to suggest that everyone just agreed to get along.
It was the first pitch of Tulowitzki’s first at-bat, and everyone who was there wasn’t convinced that Jimenez’s pitch just got away from him. From Troy Renck and Patrick Saunders (via The Denver Post), here’s Colorado manager Jim Tracy after the game:
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