September 10, 200817 yr MLB Press Release 09/10/2008 1:11 PM ET Torii Hunter, Ivan Rodriguez disciplined Torii Hunter of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Ivan Rodriguez of the New York Yankees have been disciplined for the on-field incident that occurred in the bottom of the sixth inning of Monday night's game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Both Hunter and Rodriguez have received two-game suspensions and undisclosed fines for their violent and inappropriate actions. Bob Watson, Vice President of On-Field Operations for Major League Baseball, made the announcement. Unless appealed, the suspensions of both players are scheduled to begin today, when the Yankees and the Angels conclude their series. If appealed, the suspensions of both players will be held in abeyance until the process is complete. In addition, Angels pitcher John Lackey has been fined an undisclosed amount for his actions in Monday's game. VIDEO OF THE FIGHT (MLB.com) To me it looked like a soft back slap from Pudge, which may have landed harder than intended. Note how quick the broadcasters jump to defend Torii, though.
September 11, 200817 yr There is really no reason for Pudge to have slapped Torii in the back. Not sure what really happened with that.
September 11, 200817 yr Wow, watched it again and I still have no idea why Pudge pushed Hunter in the first place...this makes very little sense.
September 11, 200817 yr The look on Pudge's face after Girardi has him away from everything is hilarious. I love the Angels.
September 12, 200817 yr Wow, watched it again and I still have no idea why Pudge pushed Hunter in the first place...this makes very little sense. Maybe he just thinks that every guy named "Torii" should get his ass kicked.
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