Did Chris Young Even Get Punished?
Earlier this week Major League Baseball handed down five game suspensions to both Chris Young and Derek Lee for their fracas on Saturday night. I could be wrong, but I’m assuming MLB intended to give them somewhat equal punishments. I think that’s the right move because while Lee threw the first punch, Young did drill him with a pitch and throw a haymaker when Lee came after him. That seems even to me.
The problem is that these punishments are nowhere near equivalent. In fact, Young’s suspension is barely a punishment at all. He can serve his entire suspension by switching his next turn in the rotation with the pitcher behind him, and because of off days nobody even has to pitch on short rest. Meanwhile, the Cubs are losing their best hitter for five games.
Listen up Bud Selig—if you want a pitcher to miss one start you must suspend him for at least 9 games. Commissioner’s class is now dismissed.
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