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Originally posted by AP

Texas pitcher Kenny Rogers was suspended for 20 games and fined $50,000 by Major League Baseball on Friday for an outburst that sent a television cameraman to the hospital and prompted a police investigation.

The players' union filed an appeal on behalf of Rogers.

``Mr. Rogers' behavior was unprofessional, unwarranted and completely unacceptable,'' commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement. ``Major League Baseball is a social institution and all of us in the game have an important responsibility to act with reason and good judgment.''

Rogers shoved two cameramen before Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels in a tirade that included throwing a camera to the ground, kicking it and threatening to break more.

``We've made it clear from the beginning this was an unacceptable behavior for the club,'' Rangers general manager John Hart said. ``I know Kenny, as evidenced by his statements, has expressed remorse. The commissioner has spoken and we're going to move forward from there.''

The incident was captured on videotape and led to KDFW cameraman Larry Rodriguez being treated at a hospital.

``While I recognize the relationship between players and members of the media may sometimes be difficult, there is no circumstance in which a player may settle a difference of opinion or a dispute through physical means,'' Selig said. ``Media coverage is important to the game and we in baseball are obligated to treat members of the media with respect and civility.''
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What a moron.

Originally posted by AP

Texas Rangers pitcher Kenny Rogers had another run-in with a cameraman Monday when he turned himself in on misdemeanor assault charges stemming from an earlier tirade against two cameramen.

The three-time All-Star, appealing a 20-game suspension and $50,000 fine imposed by baseball commissioner Bud Selig, was released after posting $1,500 bond.

Rogers jawed at a cameraman for Dallas-Fort Worth television station WFAA as he was booked into the county jail. Just as with the incident that led to the charges, the exchange was caught on tape.

WFAA reported on its Web site Monday that photographer Mike Zukerman was videotaping the procedure when Rogers turned to him and said, "You're getting really close; you know that? Do you hear me?"

A few seconds later, Rogers again turned to the camera, saying, "You must be pretty proud of yourself, too."

After Zukerman replied, "It's just my job, Kenny," Rogers responded: "Yeah. Your job. That's just your excuse."
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I think it's very funny listening to ESPN radio today and listening to fans call in to defend him and rant against the media on his behalf. I am sure he was annoyed at there being cameras at the courthouse, but how stupid does he have to be to get into it with another camera guy?
 
the guy is a friggin idiot, any goodwill he got back from his "apology" and "cordial" all-star appearance went right out the window yesterday, how did he not know there was going to be camera's there , throw the book at the reject and kick him out the rest of the year, but instead little piss ant bud selig will reduce it to 12 games and he will miss 2 starts
 
Selig rejects Rogers' appeal of 20-game suspension

Originally posted by DAVID GINSBURG@ AP Sports Writer

Kenny Rogers' appeal of his 20-game suspension for shoving two cameramen was rejected Wednesday by commissioner Bud Selig, who deemed the behavior of the Texas Rangers' pitcher to be ``wholly unacceptable.''

The players' association said it will pursue a grievance before an arbitrator to overturn the penalty.

The commissioner, who heard Rogers' appeal in Milwaukee last Friday, said the suspension would begin with Wednesday night's game at the Baltimore Orioles. Rogers declined comment.

``We'll see what the next few days bring,'' Rangers manager Buck Showalter said. ``We knew this was going to happen at some point, and we know we need a starter for Sunday.''

Under baseball's rules, Selig decided the original penalty and also ruled on the appeal.

``Kenny Rogers' behavior towards the two cameramen who were present at the ballpark and doing their job on June 29th, was wholly unacceptable,'' Selig said in a statement. ``I have always placed a special emphasis on the social responsibility that each of us has in Major League Baseball given its proper place in American history and culture as a social institution. The media is entitled to perform its important role without fear of physical intimidation or contact from our players or other participants. While I listened carefully to Kenny Rogers' sincere explanation last week, I heard nothing that would warrant either eliminating or reducing the discipline imposed.''

Selig imposed the suspension and a $50,000 fine for a June 29 videotaped tirade in which Rogers, a three-time All-Star, shoved two cameramen when he came onto the field for pregame stretching.
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REUTERS Rogers's appeal over 20-game ban rejected

RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Texas Rangers pitcher
Kenny Rogers's appeal of a 20-game suspension and fine for his
confrontations with two television cameramen last month has
been rejected by Commissioner Bud Selig, Major League Baseball
announced on Wednesday.

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsarticle....L-ROGERS-DC.XML
 
Purely for fantasy reasons I was hoping his ban would be cut down to just one hour. :lol:
 
Originally posted by BEN WALKER@ AP Baseball Writer
Kenny Rogers was reinstated Tuesday when an arbitrator ruled that commissioner Bud Selig went too far by suspending the Texas pitcher for 20 games and fining him $50,000 for shoving two cameramen.

Rogers has already sat out 12 games. He will return to the Rangers for Wednesday night's game at Boston, and his fine will be converted to a charitable contribution.

The ruling, by arbitrator Shyam Das, followed a hearing Monday in Chicago.

"I strongly disagree with arbitrator Das' decision today," Selig said in a statement. "It sends the wrong message to every one of our constituents: the fans, the media, and our players.

"There is a standard of behavior that is expected of our players, which was breached in this case. The arbitrator's decision diminishes that standard and is contrary to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. In my opinion, the decision is seriously ill-conceived," he said.
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More on this bullshit decision here.
 
Originally posted by Morph@Aug 10 2005, 04:16 PM
**** off Kenny you run conceding ****! :unsure:
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I hope his ERA is 28,000,978 for the rest of the year. :P
 
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