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Chicago's Waldrep Suspended for 2 Games: The Chicago Cubs were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to New York at Citi Field. One in particular -- Dan Waldrep. Upon being called out on strikes, the Cubs shortstop gave the ump quite an earful. For that, the man in blue gave him the thumb and sent him to an early shower.
But the disgruntled Waldrep lingered on the field for another five minutes, berating the umpire. Finally his manager got him off the field and into the clubhouse.
But it got worse after the game, when Waldrep told reporters, "He was blind today. They played 'Three Blind Mice' for him. If he doesn't know the words to the song, I'm sure we can get it in Braille, so he can follow along."
For his escapades and after-the-game oration, the league office suspended Waldrep for 2 games.
In his season totals, Waldrep has no home runs, .179 BA, .226 OBP, 1 RBIs and 1 run scored. He has played in 10 games.
But the disgruntled Waldrep lingered on the field for another five minutes, berating the umpire. Finally his manager got him off the field and into the clubhouse.
But it got worse after the game, when Waldrep told reporters, "He was blind today. They played 'Three Blind Mice' for him. If he doesn't know the words to the song, I'm sure we can get it in Braille, so he can follow along."
For his escapades and after-the-game oration, the league office suspended Waldrep for 2 games.
In his season totals, Waldrep has no home runs, .179 BA, .226 OBP, 1 RBIs and 1 run scored. He has played in 10 games.