Archives May 2009

Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks has been fined for throwing a pitch behind Ian Kinsler of the Texas Rangers.

Jenks sailed a fastball behind Kinsler on Saturday in the top of the 9th inning. Jenks later said the pitch was intentional because he was tired of watching White Sox batters getting hit with no retaliation.

Major League Baseball imposed the penalty Tuesday and it is reportedly a fine for $750.

Are you kidding me Major League Baseball? $750? Why waste your time fining a millionaire this kind of money which will inevitable be paid by the club? This is a part of baseball, and if there isn’t a brawl due to the pitch, or suspensions being handed down please don’t waste your time and ours.

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Manny Ramirez will be suspended 50 games for positive drug test

Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez prepares to head back into the field during a game against the San Diego Padres on Friday. Ramiez will be suspended 50 games for a positive drug test, The Times has learned.

The suspension, which is expected to begin with tonight’s game, makes him the biggest star penalized under baseball’s testing program that started in 2003.

The suspension will cost Ramirez $7.7 million, or roughly 31% of his $25-million salary.

With the suspension taking effect with tonight’s game against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium, Ramirez will not be eligible to return to the team until July 3.

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ST. LOUIS — Just before Rick Ankiel barreled headfirst into the wall, the thought flashed through his mind…My career is finished.

“I thought that might be it,” the St. Louis Cardinals’ outfielder said Tuesday. “When you don’t get a chance to put up your hands to protect yourself, I’m lucky to be walking today. Anything from here is a plus.”

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