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Fernando Rodney Suspended For Throwing Ball in Stands: Video
by Jon Azpiri | September 8, 2009 at 10:53 am
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Fernando Rodney was suspended three games for throwing a ball into the stands during Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Major League Baseball also fined Rodney for the throw.
After the Tigers got the final out to seal a 4-3 victory, Fernando Rodney threw the ball into the stands. The ball hit the press box, sending reporters to duck for cover. Fernando Rodney claims that the toss into the crowd was not malicious, and that he certainly didn't intend to aim for the press box. Nevertheless, Major League Baseball saw fit to suspend and fine the Tigers pitcher.
Here is video of Fernando Rodney throwing the ball into the stands.



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Mke (not verified)at 13:49 on September 8th, 2009
Throw him out for the season maybe even his carreer. He is a thug.
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Tim Thomas (not verified)at 13:52 on September 8th, 2009
I agree he is a chump.
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Fred Michaels (not verified)at 15:30 on September 8th, 2009
They should press criminal charges against him. He could have hurt or even Killed someone!!!
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CATiger (not verified)at 16:14 on September 8th, 2009
Dang.. A bunch a haters.. Criminal Charges? Ever seen a foul ball go in the stands?
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Fred Michaels (not verified)at 16:36 on September 8th, 2009
This was done with intent.
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ZT (not verified)at 04:42 on September 9th, 2009
wow foul balls go into the stands everygame should we suspend people who hit foul balls?
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ZT (not verified)at 04:45 on September 9th, 2009
i would have love to been in the stands to catch that ball actually..... Albert Pujols is a danger to the fans! he hits so many homeruns!!! CRIMINAL!!!!
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Gary Salght (not verified)at 05:46 on September 9th, 2009
What's wrong with a little enthusiasm, the balls off the bat, foul are way more dangerous, thats a ridiculous fine
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Al Philips (not verified)at 14:32 on September 10th, 2009
I think they should put up a hockey style net. What are thry waiting on, someone to get killed. And yes it did happen in hockey. Just common sense.